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Tacos Al Pastor Dry Wings

The flavor of tacos al pastor is one of my favorites. These tacos al pastor dry wings have that same great flavor without all the work. Paprika, chipotle powder, chili powder and a few other Mexican-inspired spices give the chicken wings a wonderful earthly flavor with a hint of smokiness and just a touch of heat. Sprinkled with cilantro and served with crema for dipping, these are great (easy) wings!

Al Pastor Dry Wings

Make it or buy it

I used a package of tacos al pastor seasoning, but you can also make your own. The store-bought seasoning is super tasty, but a tad salty, so you might want to be a little shy with it. You don’t need a lot of it anyways, it’s so flavorful. If you make your own you can of course control the salt if that’s your thing. No matter which seasoning you use, you can’t go wrong with these tacos al pastor dry wings. They’re a nice Mexican-inspired treat!

I like to air fry my dry wings. I season them upfront. Then I cook them. Then I season them again, hot out of the air fryer. Then I plate them. And then I season them again. Yep, three times. Three times the flavor. Three times the enjoyment!

I highly recommend perusing the spice section of your local grocery store. You’ll find all sorts of mixes. From Mexican-inspired to Asian-inspired to whatever-inspired. Grab some. Try them on dry wings. You might fall in love with them too!

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My Trusty Companion

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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Also try my fajita-seasoned dry wings.

Al Pastor Dry Wings
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Tacos Al Pastor Dry Wings

I used a package of tacos al pastor seasoning from Old El Paso, but you can make your own.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mexican, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 730kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
  • Tacos Al Pastor seasoning to taste
  • cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Mexican crema for drizzling or dipping, optional

Instructions

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Calories: 730kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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Tangy Wing Dipping Sauce

It was time. Time for something a little different to dip my delicious, but darned spicy, Buffalo wings into. I was a bit burned out on the Ranch, the Blue Cheese. I wanted something still smooth, but with a tang. And here it is, my tangy wing dipping sauce. The addition of vinegar to an otherwise pretty ‘normal’ sauce brings a nice edge to it that pairs perfectly with the vinegar tang of the wing sauce.

Tangy Wing Dipping Sauce

An Overnight Rest Is Best

This tangy wing dipping sauce isn’t on the thick side. It will cling to your wings just fine, though, without overdoing it. It does set up a bit overnight, so I do prefer to make it the day before I plan on serving it.

Make sure to get your sauce nice and smooth so you achieve wing-dipping perfection.

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I bought these little ole sauce dipping cups for moments just like this. They’re perfect for dipping wings!

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Also try my pimento cheese Ranch dressing.

Tangy Wing Dipping Sauce
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Tangy Wing Dipping Sauce

I was a bit burned out on the Ranch, the Blue Cheese. I wanted something still smooth, but with a tang.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Dipping Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dipping sauce
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 544kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Shake or stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1431IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 612mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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

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Buffalo Wild Wings Orange Chicken Wings

My wife and I slipped off to lunch at one of our nearby Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants the other day. I say slipped because well, I might have taken longer than my allotted lunch break time. Oh well! If I get fired it’ll be worth it because our service and wings were delicious! And while we were there I decided to see what new sauces and seasonings there were, and of course, grab a few bottles to take home with me. The first one I had to try was the Buffalo Wild Wings Orange Chicken wing sauce. We both loved this sauce. It’s not overly orange-forward. It’s there, you get the orange flavor and aroma, but it’s not overwhelming. I’d call it a mild orange flavor. Ditto the heat. There, but not overpowering. The sauce is a bit sweet, but again, not too sweet. It’s a nice pleasant sauce that we both found to be quite enjoyable.

Buffalo Wild Wings Orange Chicken Wings

A Kiss of Orange

Buffalo Wild Wings Orange Chicken wing sauce is exactly what I expect from BW3s. A great sauce and at a great price. We enjoyed our lunch in the restaurant too. If there’s one near you I encourage you to join their rewards program and pick up some sauces and seasonings the next time you’re there.

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Brrrrrrrrrr!

Put any leftover sauce in an air-tight container and keep it in the fridge until the next time you make wings. When it’s time to sauce your wings don’t just pour that cold sauce over them. You’ve spent all that times getting your wings perfect. Crispy skin. Perfect coating. Hot. No matter how you cooked them, you devoted time to making sure they are spot-on delicious. Do not ruin them by adding a cold sauce. First, obviously, it’ll make them cold. In an instant. And secondly, and just as important, cold sauce will make that crunchy skin un-crunchy even quicker than a hot sauce.

So bring your sauce to at least room temperature before using it. If you want, warm it on the stovetop. I’m not a fan of using a microwave to warm sauces, but you can do that if you want.

Also try Buffalo Wild Wing’s Asian Zing wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Buffalo Wild Wings Orange Chicken Wings
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Buffalo Wild Wings Orange Chicken Wings

We both loved this sauce. It's not too orange-forward.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Kosmos Q Spicy Garlic Wings

Garlicky? Check. Medium heat? Check. Well, there you go. Kosmo’s Q spicy garlic wing sauce delivers on its promise of, well, spicy garlic. Not too much garlic. Not too much heat. I’d call it a nice, pleasant sauce that is servable to anyone in a party without scaring them off. Unless they are vampires. So, make some Kosmos Q Spicy Garlic wings and serve them up to your non-vamp friends!

Kosmos Q Spicy Garlic Wings

Just Enough Garlic To Scare Off Vampires

I’ve had other spicy garlic wing sauces that were much stronger on the garlic side. The kind that kind of lingers with you for a while, if you know what I mean. Don’t get me wrong, I loved them too. Kosmos Q spicy garlic wings are a lot more tame, a little more easy on the garlic and heat. It’s an enjoyable sauce that makes for enjoyable wings!

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Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce to let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

What Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings and for saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

My Trusty Wingman

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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Also make some great Kosmos Q Buffalo dry wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Kosmos Q Spicy Garlic Wings
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Kosmos Q Spicy Garlic Wings

Kosmo's Q spicy garlic wing sauce is a tame, easy on the garlic and heat sauce. It's enjoyable and tasty without being overpowering.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings

Most of the time, you’ll find me making my wings on one of my grills. Quite regularly, actually. But sometimes I am just not up to fighting the weather or I prefer a more traditional wing. That’s when my restaurant-style deep-fried wings make an appearance. For me, a deep-fried wing has to be battered, but not heavily so. Somewhere between grandma’s fried chicken and no-batter-at-all is what I want. Something for the wing sauce to stick to, and something with just a little crunch. A little kick, if I want. Like these wings, right here.

Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings

My Go-To Recipe

This is my base recipe for my restaurant-style deep-fried wings. When I’m cooking dry wings (not sauced after cooking), I will often take the dry wing spices and incorporate them into the coating, leaving out the paprika and/or cayenne if they will clash. My Buffalo Ranch dry wings are a great example.

Big Wings Take Longer (Duh!)

Frying time varies with the size of your wings. I always buy family packs of fresh wings. They’re big and meaty and take a full 9 minutes or longer to fry. If you buy frozen un-cooked wings (thaw them first!) you’ll often find they are smaller and don’t require so much cooking time.

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Also try my crazy-good Grippos-crusted wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings
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Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings

This is my base recipe for my restaurant-style deep-fried wings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 537kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the coating (feel free to add your favorite wing seasoning too!)

Instructions

  • Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 375 F.
  • Rinse wings and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine the coating ingredients and sprinkle some (but not all) over the wings. Toss to coat. If the wings don't get fully coated add some more coating. You might have leftover coating.
  • Working in batches, transfer wings to the oil and fry 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate then to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Toss with your favorite seasoning and/or sauce and serve.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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Wing Master Mango Habanero Wings

For me, going to a Pepper Palace store is like going to Disney World. I walk through the doors and I start to smile like a kid. So many sauces (and other things). I’ve been to several Pepper Palace stores and I’ll be to more to pick up great sauces like their Wing Master Mango Habanero wing sauce. This is a(nother) great sauce, a wonderful combination of sweet mango and spicy habanero, that absolutely delights with each bite! Make some Wing Master Mango Habanero wings and get happy!

Wing Master Mango Habanero Wings

Kicked-Up Island Inspiration

I wouldn’t call Pepper Palace’s Wing Master mango habanero wing sauce overly spicy. Oh don’t get me wrong, it’s got some kick. Hey, it does contain habaneros. For me, it was just the right amount of spiciness. I’m not a fan of overly hot sauces that have no flavor. I’m a big fan of this sauce. And I’m a big fan of these Wing Master Mango Habanero wings!

Run, Don’t Walk, To A Pepper Palace Near You

Pepper Palace makes a ton of great sauces and seasonings, not just for wings. Find a store near you and spend an hour or two wandering the shelves. They always have an area where you can sample sauces and spices, too. It’s like flavor heaven. Instead, if there’s not one near you, take a road trip (it’ll be worth it) or order online.

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Brrrrrrrrrr!

Put any leftover sauce in an air-tight container and keep it in the fridge until the next time you make wings. When it’s time to sauce your wings don’t just pour that cold sauce over them. You’ve spent all that times getting your wings perfect. Crispy skin. Perfect coating. Hot. No matter how you cooked them, you devoted time to making sure they are spot-on delicious. Do not ruin them by adding a cold sauce. First, obviously, it’ll make them cold. In an instant. And secondly, and just as important, cold sauce will make that crunchy skin un-crunchy even quicker than a hot sauce.

So bring your sauce to at least room temperature before using it. If you want, warm it on the stovetop. I’m not a fan of using a microwave to warm sauces, but you can do that if you want.

Also try some Wing Master Mega Garlic wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Wing Master Mango Habanero Wings
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Wing Master Mango Habanero Wings

I'm not a fan of overly hot sauces that have no flavor. I'm a big fan of this sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan Wings

I’ve had my share of garlic Parmesan wings. I’m a big fan of the flavor combination. But, I admit, sometimes the sauce is almost like salad dressing. Not that that’s necessarily a turn off. Heck, I love using wing sauces for more than wings. Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan wing sauce is thick. It’s not going to be mistaken for a salad dressing. And it’s not overpoweringly garlicky, and it’s not too Parmesan-y. It’s pleasant, and yummy and finger-licking good. These Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan wings are great wings!

Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan Wings

Get Ready For Some Finger Licking

You can’t go wrong with any Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan wing sauce or any of their sauces or their many wing dust varieties. You can order a few bottles without worrying that you won’t like what you get. And hey, they also make a dry garlic Parmesan wing dust that is really, really crazy good so get some of that too! But start by making some Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan wings first!

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Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce to let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

What Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings and for saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

My Trusty Wingman

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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You’ll want to make Kosmos Q General Tso wings!

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Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan Wings
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Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan Wings

You can't go wrong with any Kosmos Q wing sauce or wing dust.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, Parmesan, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

Note: This post is for a homemade Buffalo wing sauce made with Slap Ya Mama hot sauce. Slap Ya Mama also makes an already-prepared wing sauce that you should also try!

Slap Ya Mama hot sauce isn’t just good. It’s amazingly good. It’s not super spicy, not at all. But it’s oh so flavorful. It is packed with a wonderful combination of Cajun spices. It’s perfect on any food, but when you make a Buffalo wing sauce from it you’ve got something wonderful. These Slap Ya Mama hot sauce Buffalo wings are definitely some of the best wings I’ve ever had. They are finger-licking good.

Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

My Goodness, These Are Great Wings!

Just about any decent hot sauce can be used to make a homemade Buffalo wing sauce. But you want better than decent. You want amazing, and that’s what Slap Ya Mama hot sauce brings to a Buffalo wing sauce. You’ll find yourself to be as big a favorite of this sauce as I am for sure!

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Also make some Rub Your Chicken Buffalo wings!

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Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings
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Slap Ya Mama Hot Sauce Buffalo Wings

You'll find yourself to be as big a favorite of this sauce as I am for sure!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, hot sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 695kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

For the sauce

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a pan over low heat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and whisk well.
  • Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 3-5 minutes, whisking often.
  • Reduce heat to lowest setting and keep warm until ready to use. Whisk just before using to combine the ingredients if they have separated.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 410mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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June Moon Mango Habanero Wings

If you’re looking for a tropical wing sauce that packs a nice little kick, June Moon Mango Habanero wing sauce is the right one for you. It’s a bit fruity, has just the right consistency to stick to your wings, and is flat-out yummy! I’ve had a ton of different mango wing sauces, and I’ve even made a good number of them, and none of them had such a great mango flavor as this one. These June Moon Mango Habanero wings are great!

June Moon Mango Habanero Wings

Deliciously Fruity with a bit of Heat

I picked up a variety pack of June Moon wing sauces. This creamy mango habanero is the first one I’ve tried and I loved it. These June Moon Mango Habanero wings were a treat. The sauce has great ingredients in it (I can pronounce them all!) and it screams fresh. I cannot wait to try the remaining sauces from the fine folks at June Moon Spice Company.

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Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce to let it sit out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before using. You don’t want to ‘shock’ hot, just-cooked wings with a cold sauce.

What Are You Waiting For?

Go make some wings! It’s not that hard to do! My go-to method is to air-fry them. A little seasoning first. Air-fried to perfection. Fantastic aroma as they cook. Crispy skin. Juicy meat. Tender. Ready for a sauce. Air-fried wings can hold up to being tossed with sauce, so that’s what I do. If they were deep-fried with a batter I wouldn’t abuse them like that. I’d gently brush the sauce on. Or serve it on the side, for dipping.

See my guides for cooking your wings and for saucing them! I’ve got you covered!

My Trusty Wingman

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

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Also try some June Moon Nashville wings.

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

June Moon Mango Habanero Wings
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5 from 1 vote

June Moon Mango Habanero Wings

This sauce is a bit fruity, has just the right consistency to stick to your wings, and is flat-out yummy!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Kosmos Q Chili Lime Wing Dust Wings

I’m a huge fan of dry, or dusted, wings. Sure, I sometimes season my wings and sauce them once they’re cooked, but just as often I cook them and season them, leaving them un-sauced. With seasonings like these it’s not hard to understand why I love my wings prepared this way. The dust is lightly smoky, a tad garlicky and a bit citrusy. A really great combination of flavors, for sure. And all with just a bit of heat. I’d say a medium heat, maybe a bit more. I’d call Kosmo’s Q Chili Lime Wing Dust wings perfect.

Kosmo's Q Chile Lime Wing Dust Wings

A Great Dry Wing Each And Every Time

I like to season my Kosmo’s Q Chili Lime Wing Dust wings pretty heavily. I like to air fry my dry wings. I season them upfront. Then I cook them. Then I season them again, hot out of the air fryer. Then I plate them. And then I season them again. Yep, three times. Three times the flavor. Three times the enjoyment!

Kosmos Q Chili Lime Wing Dust Seasoning, 5 Oz
Kosmos Q Chili Lime Wing Dust Seasoning, 5 Oz
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Got Seasonings?

You have to take care of your dry seasonings. In return, they’ll take care of you by always being ready the next time you need them! Protect seasonings from the four main enemies of flavor: heat, light, air, and moisture. Never store them above the stove or oven, where steam and temperature swings cause caking and quick degradation. If you have a problem with high humidity causing your dry seasonings to cake, try adding a silica gel packet to the containers to remove moisture.

My Trusty Companion

My air fryer isn’t fancy. It doesn’t have any bells and whistles. Well, ok, it does have a bell when the timer goes off but that’s it. I don’t even use the timer actually. I use a timer on my phone that has two countdowns: one for 12 minutes and one for 6 minutes. That’s all I ever need to get perfect wings each and every time!

Dash Deluxe Air Fryer - Adjustable Temperature...
Dash Deluxe Air Fryer – Adjustable Temperature…
  • Consistent Cooking Every Time: The Dash Deluxe Air…
  • Simple Operation, Tasty Results: This compact…
$99.99 Amazon Prime
Buy on Amazon

Also try Kosmo’s Q classic Buffalo wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Kosmos Q Chile Lime Wing Dust Wings
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Kosmo’s Q Chili Lime Wing Dust Wings

For best results, season your wings while they're hot.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry wings, wing dust, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

I prefer to season my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | 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...
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan…
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  • Made for wings and more
$23.14
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