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Beer-Battered Fried Smoked Wings

Was this necessary? Did I have to make beer-battered fried smoked wings? What??? We don’t ask silly questions like that here at For the Wing. Of course I had to make these! Are you kidding me? Look at them! Heck yeah it was a crazy idea. A crazy good one! Super-tasty lightly-smoky wings coated in a wonderful beer batter then fries up lightly crunchy and yummy! The question isn’t should I make these beer-battered fried smoked wings. The question is… how often should I make them!

Beer-Battered Fried Smoked Wings

A Total Taste Experience

Although these beer-battered fried smoked wings are not difficult to make, the taste and bite are amazing. You’d think that there’s a lot more going on than there is. The batter is wonderful. It’d be great on fish. Chicken planks. Broccoli. Anything. The wings have a wonderful smoky flavor while the meat is still moist and tender. These are great wings. And a real ‘wow’ moment when you serve them, too!

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

These wings are fantastic. You might also want to try my non-battered smoked-and-fried version.

Beer-Battered Fried Smoked Wings
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Beer-Battered Fried Smoked Wings

Totally different and totally amazing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, smoked
Servings: 6
Calories: 638kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the smoked wings

For the beer batter

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for 225 F. Use any wood you like. I used Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrel chunks because I wanted a good, noticeable smoke flavor. Use a lighter wood if you want your wings to be a little less smoky.
  • Toss the wings with plenty of the Buffalo wing seasoning. When you think you’ve added enough, add more. This is not the time to be shy.
  • Place the wings onto the smoker and smoke for 2 hours. No need to rotate or flip them.
  • When done, remove from the smoker. You can deep fry them immediately or freeze them for thawing and frying later.
  • To fry, heat oil to 350 F.
  • In a small bowl or shallow plate, place the remaining 1/2 cup of flour.
  • Lightly toss the wings in the flour and shake off any excess.
  • Whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the beer along with the salt and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
  • Working in batches, dip in the batter.
  • Fry until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

If you want a thicker batter on the wings, add a little less than the 1 1/2 cups of beer to begin with. Stir. If the batter is too thick add more beer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Baked Wings with Garlic Butter Sauce

It was time for something different. Time for a departure from my ‘usual’ wings, usually air-fried or deep-fried. Time for a departure from my ‘usual’ wing sauces, usually spicy but occasionally sweet. Yep, time for some baked wings with garlic butter sauce. These definitely are not my usual wings. The skin gets nice and crispy in the oven. Next, time for a toss in a very garlicky, very yummy sauce that is loaded with buttery tasty goodness. These are finger-lickingly good wings for sure!

Baked Wings with Garlic Butter Sauce

More Garlic, More Better

You know, there’s absolutely no one that’s going to judge you if you decide you want even more garlic flavor when you make your baked wings with garlic butter sauce. I definitely guarantee that as the recipe is written you’re going to be getting a lot of garlic flavor. But I know there are people out there that want even more, so load up! Now’s the time to bring it!

Want your wings a little darker in color? Just put them under the broiler for a few minutes after they are fully cooked. Just keep an eye on them while you broil them. Never leave anything unattended under such high heat.

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Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

Also try my Cajun butter wings. They’re buttery delicious!

Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

Baked Wings with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Baked Wings with Garlic Butter Sauce

Garlicky buttery goodness!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings, garlic
Servings: 4
Calories: 731kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the garlic butter sauce

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

For the wings

  • Preheat oven to 250 F.
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil.
  • Spray the foil with non-stick spray.
  • Pat the wings dry with a paper towel.
  • Place baking powder and salt into resealable bag or container. Add the wings. Seal and shake until the wings are coated.
  • Transfer wings to the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 F and cook the wings another 40-50 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the tray once.
  • Remove wings from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes, while making the sauce.
  • Toss wings in the sauce and serve. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the garlic butter sauce

  • Melt butter in the oil over medium heat in a small saucepan.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes to cook.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in parsley and salt. Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

Feel free to add more garlic. 

Nutrition

Calories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 1139IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Baked Thousand Island Wings

I had no idea really how much I’d enjoy these baked Thousand Island wings. I kind of have a thing about baked wings to begin with. And the ingredients for sauce, although each yummy on its own, seemed like one of most unusual combinations I’d ever seen. Well, let me tell you folks. You need to make these. And not like next month. Not even next week. Today. Now.

Baked Thousand Island Wings

Yummy Sauce. Big Time Yummy.

Thousand Island dressing. Apricot preserves. Onion soup mix. Huh? But you know what, the sauce is AMAZING! I could drink this stuff. Literally. Heck I don’t even really like apricots and I would go for adding more to this sauce. It’s like the whole world turned on its side and my eyes (and mouth!) opened to great new flavors! I’ll definitely be making these baked Thousand Island wings again and soon.

Great Baked Wings???

I don’t usually like baked wings not because of how they taste but the texture is sometimes just not there for me. I like a clean bite-thru skin. I want a bit of color. And a bit of crunch. I actually got all those things with these wings.

If you’re looking to impress a crowd with super-flavorful wings that aren’t the usual Buffalo-flavored kind, make these and impress everyone!

Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Topping, 52 Ounce Bottle (Package May Vary)
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Topping, 52 Ounce Bottle (Package May Vary)

Also try my baked maple wings.

Baked Thousand Island Wings
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Baked Thousand Island Wings

Make extra sauce for dipping. It's great stuff!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 670kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing, preserves and onion soup mix until well combined and smooth.
  • Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. I found that a glass dish seems to work best.
  • Arrange the wings along the bottom of the pan. Do not let them touch or overlap.
  • Pour the sauce over the wings. Get it spread out evenly.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil (but do not discard!). Return the pan to the oven and bake another 30 minutes.
  • Remove wings from oven and serve hot.
  • Optional: Spray the foil with non-stick spray on one side and transfer to a baking sheet. Transfer the cooked wings to the foil and place the pan under the broiler for 2-4 minutes (keep an eye on it!) to brown the wings and give them a bit of a crunch.

Notes

Try other flavors of jam for a different taste!

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 2343mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Baked Salsa Verde Wings

Oh, yum! Juicy, flavorful wings! I had no idea how great of a marinade salsa verde could be. It really added a fantastic flavor to these baked salsa verde wings. They were so tender, yet still had a nicely crunchy skin. Served with citrus salsa verde cream sauce for dipping, I really enjoyed these wings! They are a total change from my usual way of making chicken wings, which is either in an air fryer or on a super-hot grill. And occasionally, in a deep-fryer.

Baked Salsa Verde Wings

I’m A Baked Wing Believer Now

If you have any juices on the baking dish as the wings cook, brush it back onto the wings for extra flavor. I found it important to turn the wings often to get a nice even cook and also crunchy skin. Plus, I did not have to put the wings under the broiler to crunch them up, these baked salsa verde wings didn’t need it!

I found the inspiration for this recipe on Campbell’s website.

Herdez Salsa Verde, 16 oz
Herdez Salsa Verde, 16 oz

Also try my baked spicy Buffalo ranch wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

Baked Salsa Verde Wings
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Baked Salsa Verde Wings

If you have any juices on the baking dish as the wings cook, brush it back onto the wings for extra flavor.
Inspired by a recipe from Campbell’s
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings, Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 551kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season the wings with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer wings to a resealable bag or container. Add 1 cup of the salsa verde. Seal and shake to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Transfer wings to a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking sheet or foil.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until the wings are done, turning every 10 minutes.
  • Combine the sour cream, lime juice and remaining salsa verde in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Serve wings hot with the sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use fresh-squeezed lime juice for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 711mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Baked Hoisin Wings

It’s not uncommon for me to have wings two days in a row. It is uncommon for me to have the same wings two days in a row. These baked hoisin wings hit the spot for me. Lightly sweet, the lightly sweet and smoky sauce is finger-licking good. I could not get enough of it. These savory wings are baked until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is nicely brown. You won’t find crunchy skin here, but it does have a clean bite-through and great flavor.

Baked Hoisin Wings

Twice-Sauced… Or Thrice-Sauced?

I admit that I do ‘triple sauce’ my baked hoisin wings. The recipe (from the fine folks over at Kikkoman) calls for saucing them up front using half of the sauce. Then halfway through the baking, brush the wings with the remaining sauce. I always found that there was a bit too much sauce to use it all at once for that second saucing. Instead, I like to use half of the remaining sauce for the first brush, then I sauce them for the third time about 10 minutes before they are done. You don’t have to do that, the recipe is great as it is written. With my approach I always use up every ounce of the sauce.

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hoisin Sauce, 10 Ounce
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hoisin Sauce, 10 Ounce

Also try my delicious baked taco wings.

Baked Hoisin Wings
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Baked Hoisin Wings

You won't find crunchy skin here, but it does have a clean bite-through and great flavor.
Inspired by a recipe from Kikkoman
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 592kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
  • ½ cup Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place wings in a bowl.
  • In another bowl combine the remaining ingredients. Pour HALF of the sauce over the wings and turn to coat well.
  • Transfer wings to the baking sheet. I prefer to put the flats skin-side up.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Brush the tops of the wings with the remaining sauce.
  • Bake another 20-25 minutes or until starting to brown.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Use the juice from fresh-squeezed limes for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings

It’s not like I hadn’t eaten in weeks. So only one thing can explain how quickly these oven-baked garlic Parmesan wings disappeared. They were fantastic! I’d been on an air and deep fryer wing binge for a while. Time to change things up and go baked! And how glad am I that I did! Lightly crunchy chicken wings, with the perfect bite-thru skin and oh, flavor! So much flavor! Garlic, Parmesan and just the slightest bit of spiciness.

Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings

Super Tasty with the Right Crunch

I used a wire baking rack when I made these baked garlic Parmesan wings, but you can cook them directly on foil or parchment paper. And in fact, I think you’ll find cleanup to be a lot easier if you skip the rack. And make sure you shake off the excess butter. If the chicken wing skin gets super oily (from the butter) it won’t crisp as well. Not a big deal, but something you might want to keep in mind!

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Nordic Ware 3 Piece Baker’s Delight Set, 1 Pack, Aluminum

Also try some homemade baked garlic and onion wings.

Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings
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Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings

Make sure you shake off any excess butter after dipping the wings.
Inspired by a recipe from A Spicy Perspective
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings, garlic, Parmesan
Servings: 4
Calories: 726kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. You can also use a wire rack with foil underneath.
  • Place wings into a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, combine corn starch, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder.
  • Pour the seasoning over the chicken wings and toss to coat.
  • Transfer the wings to your lined baking sheet. Spread them out so they do not touch.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and bake another 20 minutes.
  • Place the melted butter into a small bowl.
  • In another small bowl, combine 3/4 cup of the cheese, the Italian seasoning, red pepper and the remaining garlic powder.
  • Check the wings. They should be starting to brown and be lightly crispy on the edges. If not, bake them a bit longer.
  • Remove the wings from the oven. Working one at a time, using tongs, grab a wing and dunk it into the butter mixture. Flip to coat it well then shake off any excess. Transfer to the cheese mixture and roll to coat. Shake off the excess and return the wing to the baking sheet.
  • Bake another 5-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve wings sprinkled with the remaining cheese.

Notes

Use freshly-grated Parmesan for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 1782mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Baked Coconut Mango Wings

I’m gonna be straight-up. I thought these baked coconut mango wings were delicious. I loved them. I’m not usually a big baked wings fan, but they were packed with island-inspired flavor with golden-brown lightly crunchy skin and moist, tender meat. It was the dipping sauce that threw me. Maybe it’s because 99% of the time I dip my wings in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. I’m not sure, but I wasn’t a fan. I’d make these wings again, but I’d use the sauce as additional marinade instead. You might feel differently, but it’s my job to be up-front and honest.

Baked Coconut Mango Wings

Delicious… and Pretty

The gorgeous color on these baked coconut mango wings comes from the annatto in the Sazon seasoning. It’s the same stuff that’s used to color other foods, like making cheddar cheese orange. Yeah, it’s really white. Go figure. Why do orange-ish foods taste better? I’m not sure, but they do. And they look better too.

Badia 7 oz-Sazon Coriander & Annatto Seasoning / Culantro & Achiote Kosher
Badia 7 oz-Sazon Coriander & Annatto Seasoning / Culantro & Achiote Kosher

Also try my baked salsa verde wings! Ole!

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Baked Coconut Mango Wings

I thought these baked coconut wings were delicious. I loved them.
Inspired by a recipe from Cooking on the Weekends
Prep Time12 hours 45 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 533kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Season the wings with the Sazon seasoning on all sides. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and mango to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Add half of the mixture to a large resealable container or a baking dish. Stir in the cayenne.
  • Transfer remaining half of the sauce to a resealable container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Add wings to dish and turn to coat in the marinade. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 6-12 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 450 F.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and transfer to a baking sheet, skin-side up, that is lined with foil or a silpat.
  • Season chicken with pepper.
  • Bake chicken for 25 minutes or until they reach 165 F internally.
  • Turn on your broiler and broil the wings until they get a little more golden brown and to slightly crisp the skin.
  • Serve the wings with the reserved coconut/mango sauce for dipping.

Notes

For best results, do not use lite coconut milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Baked Buttermilk Wings

I’m going to be straight up honest. Baked buttermilk wings are not something I had a lot of optimism in when I first started. I prefer my wings fried or grilled, nine times out of ten. Not to say I don’t like baked wings. But marinated and baked… I just wasn’t sure. I knew the skin wouldn’t come out super crispy. I was hoping for a clean bite and a lot of flavor. Well, happy me. I got that and more. They turned out deliciously moist and tender. Packed with flavor. And after a little time under the broiler, a little bit of a crispy skin.

Baked Buttermilk Wings

No Coating Required

When I first thought about making these baked buttermilk wings I thought about fried chicken. I marinate my chicken for fried chicken the same way. But I then toss it in a bit of seasoned flour and deep fry it. These wings are not quite that same experience. You get that moist deliciousness just like fried chicken. Without the deep frying you don’t get that crunchy exterior but you do get a bit of crunchy skin. My brain had a hard time with that at first but I ended up devouring a plate of these wings so obviously I wasn’t complaining!

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Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

Also try my baked wings with garlic butter sauce.

Baked Buttermilk Wings
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Baked Buttermilk Wings

Tender and delicious baked wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings, marinated
Servings: 2
Calories: 1280kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the wings in a resealable container.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Seal the container and give it a few shakes to combine the ingredients.
  • Place in fridge for at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours. Shake the container every few hours to keep the ingredients well-combined.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Remove wings from marinade, shaking off any excess, and transfer to the parchment paper.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Flip.
  • Bake another 20-25 minutes or until starting to brown.
  • If desired, you can place the wings under the broiler to help crisp up the skin. I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS ON PARCHMENT PAPER. First remove the wings to a piece of foil or place directly on the baking sheet. Then place under the broiler for 5 minutes, checking on them every minute.

Notes

Use full-fat buttermilk for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 1280kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 91g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 41g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 376mg | Sodium: 4072mg | Potassium: 1032mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Angry Wings

I was big time happy with these angry chicken wings. ‘Angry’ because they pack a little kick, but not so much that your mouth is on fire. A very nice kick. This was my first time cooking with gochujang chile paste, and I really loved it. It’s sort of savory, sort of sweet, and sort of spicy. It contains fermented soybeans but the flavor isn’t overwhelming. A little gochujang does go a long ways, but it sure makes for one fantastic wing sauce.

I was big time happy with these angry chicken wings. ‘Angry’ because they pack a little kick, but not so much that your mouth is on fire.

Spread The Angry Around

The angry chicken wing sauce would also be good on grilled pork chops or grilled ground chicken or turkey burgers. Just dab a little on top before you dig in. If you make the sauce ahead of time and keep it in the fridge, it might thicken up a bit. Just add a few drops of water and stir to get the desired consistency.

I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.
Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

For a Mediterranean-twist, also try my harissa wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

Angry Wings
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Angry Wings

I was big time happy with these angry chicken wing
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 532kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Add a bit more water if needed if the sauce is too thick.

Notes

You can use low-sodium soy sauce instead of the full-sodium version.

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Alfredo Chicken Wings

These Alfredo chicken wings are proof that sometimes its a good idea to step outside of your wing comfort zone and try something you’d never thought you’d try. Sure, I’m a big fan of chicken alfredo. It’s on my menu rotation often around here. But for some reason I’d never thought of saucing wings in that wonderfully creamy rich sauce. Well, let me tell you folks! These are great wings! Totally different. Totally great! And boy, talk about a ‘wow’ factor!

You can cook the wings any way you want. Oven. Deep fryer. Air fryer. It doesn’t really matter. Just get them in that delicious, creamy, rich cheesy sauce and get to eating! (And smiling!)

Alfredo Chicken Wings

Homemade. Or From A Bottle.

I’ve included the ingredients and steps to make a quick and easy Alfredo sauce from scratch. And it’s great stuff on these Alfredo chicken wings. But you don’t have to make your own if you don’t want to. Just grab a bottle of your favorite sauce from the store and warm it up. Boom. Instant creamy wing sauce. Who knew?

Just A Tad, Thanks

Now, I like a good bit of sauce on my chicken alfredo. But on my wings, I went a bit lighter. I still wanted to taste that delicious wing. Next time, I might serve a little extra warmed sauce on the side, for dipping. Heck, ‘might’ nothing. I will.

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Also try my crispy air fryer Parmesan wings.

Alfredo Chicken Wings
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Alfredo Chicken Wings

Different. And good. Very good.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alfredo sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 5085kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce (see note)

Instructions

For the wings

  • Note: These instructions are for cooking the wings in the oven. You can cook the wings any way you like, like in an air fryer or deep fryer, and coat in the sauce before serving.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Season the wings with salt and pepper. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Bake wings for 20 minutes.
  • While the wings are cooking make the sauce. Keep the sauce warm while the wings finish.
  • Flip the wings and bake another 20 minutes.
  • Flip one more time and finish cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • If you want more crisp or color to your wings you can place them under the broiler for a few minutes. Keep an eye on them while using the broiler.
  • Transfer wings to the sauce (working in batches as needed) and turn to coat.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley and more parmesan.

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat.
  • Slowly whisk in the whipping cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper, stir and let come to a slow boil.
  • Turn heat down to low and let simmer 3-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cheese and stir.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

You can substitute 2 cups of store-bought Alfredo sauce. Just warm it slightly while the wings are cooking.
If you like your wings extra saucy you may want to double the sauce recipe. You can always use any leftover sauce (if there is any) over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 5085kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 283g | Fat: 425g | Saturated Fat: 193g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 139g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1680mg | Sodium: 6586mg | Potassium: 2802mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 10099IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 1110mg | Iron: 15mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each