I wasn’t really bored with my usual hot sauce-based wing sauces. Heck, I have tons of different hot sauces I can use to make a quick good wing sauce. Nope, I just happened to open the fridge, saw a bottle of taco sauce, and made the quick decision that I needed it on some wings. And that’s what I did. I made taco sauce wings. Good wings made better with a little spiciness and great flavor. Nothing fancy. But tasty.
Which Way To Go?
Your taco sauce wings can take a few different directions. Mild. Medium. Hot. You can make the mild milder. Or the hot hotter. It’s up to you. Just vary the amount and style of taco sauce, and the amount of butter. Easy. Uncomplicated.
Want More?
If you want, you can add a little more ‘stuff’ to your taco sauce-based wing sauce. A pinch of cayenne stirred in is a good place to start. Some chile powder doesn’t hurt either. Heck, sneak in some Fajita seasoning. Just don’t go crazy with it. Add it, but don’t make it overwhelming.
Also try my enchilada wings.
Taco Sauce Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
For a mild sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons taco sauce spicy is best!
For a medium sauce
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons taco sauce spicy is best!
For a hotter sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons taco sauce spicy is best!
Instructions
- To make the sauce, combine the butter and taco sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir until melted.
- Keep warm until ready to use.
- Toss wings in sauce. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.
