Market District Hot Honey Wings

‘A delicate dance of pleasure and pain’. It says it right on the bottle of this Market District Hot Honey wing sauce. When I first saw this sauce on the shelf of our local Market District I knew I had to try it. It looks like great sauce. There’s yummy tasty-looking things floating in it. It looks like it’s just thick enough. And I do love sweet heat, so into my basket it went!

Market District Hot Honey Wings

An All-Around Great Sauce

When I first took a taste of Market District Hot Honey wing sauce I was hit with heat. Like I’d been stung by a bee. A bee named ‘scotch bonnet pepper’. But in an instant it was gone, replaced by a sweetness, and almost tropical pepper flavor. A lightly vinegar-based sauce with a hint of garlic, it definitely mixes heat and sweet without being too much of either. It’s really a truly great sauce, for wings, nuggets, grilled chicken, you name it.

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.

Also try Market District’s sweet honey garlic wing sauce wings.

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

Market District Hot Honey Wings
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Market District Hot Honey Wing Sauce Wings

A lightly vinegar-based sauce with a hint of garlic, this sauce mixes heat and sweet without being too much of either.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet heat, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Legend Larry’s Hot Garlic Wing Sauce Wings

Legend Larry’s is a wing joint with a few locations around the Green Bay area. I’ve never been there but I can see why it’s popular. I picked up a few bottles of their wing sauce at Jungle Jim’s last time I was there. The first I tried was the Legend Larry’s Hot Garlic wing sauce. This sauce is not for the timid. It says ‘Hot’ in the name for a reason. It definitely has a kick but it’s not an over-the-top kick. I’d call it the perfect kick. And the garlic? Same thing. It’s got a great garlic hit, but again not over-the-top. This is a wonderful sauce that I will enjoy time and time again.

Legend Larry's Hot Garlic Wings

Plenty Of Garlic And Heat

I’ve found that there’s something seriously addicting about each of Legend Larry’s wing sauces. The consistency is perfect, just the right thickness to stay on your wings even when dunking into blue cheese dressing. The flavors are bold and the sauces don’t taste like they came from a bottle. Good stuff. Mighty good stuff. You can’t go wrong with any of them. Make sure you grab more than one bottle of Legend Larry’s hot garlic wing sauce whenever you get the chance!

You’ll want to also make Legend Larry’s medium Buffalo wing sauce wings.

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

Legend Larry's Hot Garlic Wings
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Legend Larry’s Hot Garlic Wing Sauce Wings

This sauce is not for the timid. It says ‘Hot’ in the name for a reason.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Kroger Medium Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

I’ve said it before. If you’re standing in the wing sauce section of the grocery store, trying to decide on the next sauce you’re going to grab for a great batch of wings, do not hesitate to try the store brand. I was at Kroger, and I couldn’t help myself. I grabbed one each of every one of their sauces, including the Kroger Medium Buffalo wing sauce. The sauce turned out to be perfect! A decent hint of heat and the perfect consistency. This is a mighty fine wing sauce, and boy, the price was right!

Kroger Medium Buffalo Wings

The Perfect Party Wing Sauce

If you by chance end up with any leftover Kroger’s medium Buffalo wing sauce, toss it in the fridge. Make sure you warm it a bit (at least to room temperature) before using it on your next batch of wings. Nothing makes hot wings sad faster than tossing them in cold wing sauce!

Kroger’s mild Buffalo wing sauce wings are great too!

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

Kroger Medium Buffalo Wings
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Kroger Medium Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings

This is a mighty fine wing sauce, and boy, the price was right!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Joey Chestnut Creamy Green Hatch and Jalapeno Wing Sauce Wings

I was intrigued when I came across a display of Joey Chestnut’s wing sauces at Jungle Jim’s outside of Cincinnati. All of the flavors sounded unique and awesome. I ended up making a batch of wings with Joey Chestnut Creamy Green Hatch and Jalapeno wing sauce first, and boy, let me tell you, this is a crazy good wing sauce. And it’s definitely different. It has just the right kick, the right spiciness. But the star is the green Hatch chile flavor. Man, it’s good.

This sauce is also great on taco salads. And tacos.

Joey Chestnut Creamy Green Hatch and Jalapeno Wings

Creamy And Different

Joey Chestnut Creamy Green Hatch and Jalapeno wing sauce is nice and creamy. At first you might think it’s a bit thick. But as soon as it hits those hot wings it gets nice and perfect. It sticks to the wings, but it isn’t overly thick, either. It’s definitely finger-licking good.

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.

Also try Joey Chestnut’s Nashville hot chicken wing sauce wings!

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

Joey Chestnut Creamy Green Hatch and Jalapeno Wings
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Joey Chestnut Creamy Green Hatch and Jalapeno Wing Sauce Wings

This sauce has just the right kick, the right spiciness. But the star is the green Hatch chile flavor. Man, it’s good.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Hooter’s Medium Wing Sauce Wings

Hooter’s is where my wing addiction started. These Hooter’s medium wing sauce wings (deep fried!) are as close to the real thing as you can get. Lightly crunchy, super tasty breading with a just-spicy-enough Buffalo wing sauce. No pain from the heat here, just great wings. This is not a copycat recipe. These wings are made with the same breading and sauce you can order online or pick up in the retail section at any Hooter’s. Get some, make these wings, and be happy!

Hooter's Medium Wings

Great Wings Without All The Heat

I can fry 5-6 Hooter’s medium wing sauce wings at a time in a Fry Daddy fryer. It makes for some perfect wings. Only downside is that you can’t select the cook temperature, so I end up cooking my wings a bit longer since the oil is around 325 F-350 F. Still it makes for great wings in no time with a lot less oil than if I’d used my big restaurant-style fryer!

If you like to serve your Hooter’s medium wing sauce wings with carrots and celery on the side, I recommend that you take a vegetable peeler to remove the outer strings. The celery is oh so much more tender without those pesky things!

Need something with a little (actually a lot) more heat? Try Hooter’s 3 Mile Island wing sauce wings!

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

Hooter's Medium Wings
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Hooter’s Medium Wing Sauce Wings

No pain here, just great hot wings.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 537kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
  • Hooter's Wing Breading
  • Oil for frying
  • Hooter's Medium Wing sauce
  • dressing Ranch or blue cheese, for dipping
  • carrot sticks for serving
  • celery sticks for serving (note: I like to shave my celery with a vegetable peeler first)

Instructions

  • Place wings in a large resealable container or baggie.
  • Add half the bag of breading. Seal and shake vigorously to coat the wings. Add more breading if needed to ensure that the wings are well coated.
  • Place the wings in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if needed, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer the wings to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain while cooking the remaining wings.
  • Transfer wings to a resealable container and add half a jar of the wing sauce.
  • Serve with dressing and carrots and celery.

Notes

Note: If your wing sauce is refrigerated, place into a microwavable bowl and microwave for 20 seconds to melt.

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.

G Hughes Sugar Free Thai Chili Wing Sauce Wings

The days of thin, bland sugar free wing sauces have come to an end. G Hughes’ line of low carb sauces totally make you forget what’s not in them. I don’t even think of them as sugar free. I just think of them as great on wings. G Hughes Sugar Free Thai Chili wing sauce is no exception. I’ve had tons of Asian-inspired chili sauces, and this is a fantastic sauce no matter what.

G Hughes Sugar Free Thai Chili Wing Sauce

A Sweet Thai Sauce Without The Carbs

G Hughes Sugar Free Thai Chili wing sauce has just the right sweetness and just the right spiciness. I love it on wings, but it’s also delicious as a dipping sauce for shrimp or chicken nuggets. Very delicious. Do yourself a favor and get more than one bottle. You’ll want to always have one on hand!

G Hughes has a ton of sugar free sauces and other things.

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.

Also try G Hughes’ sugar free Caribbean jerk wing sauce wings!

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

G Hughes Sugar Free Thai Chili Wing Sauce
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G Hughes Sugar Free Thai Chili Wing Sauce Wings

I've had tons of Asian-inspired chili sauces, and this is another for sure!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian wings, sugar free
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Cravin’ Cajun Wing Sauce Wings

I usually make my own sauce when it comes to Cajun-flavored chicken wings. But, for something new I grabbed a bottle of Cravin’ Cajun Wing Sauce from Louisiana Fish Fry Products. Our local grocery store has a number of Cajun-seasoned items. Thankfully. Cravin’ Cajun wing sauce has a nice hot sauce kick to it, sort of like a traditional wing sauce, but with some great southern spice.

Cravin Cajun Wings

Great Flavor In Every Bite

So I just made up a batch of wings my usual way, cooking them on the Char-Broil Big Easy for a bit. You can also make them on a grill, smoker, in the oven or in a deep fryer. Then I tossed them in some Cravin’ Cajun wing sauce sauce and served them with Ranch dipping sauce. Easy. Great.

Want a really great way to cook up a huge batch of kickin’ good chicken nuggets? Just heat your favorite frozen pre-cooked nuggets as the package says, then put them in a large bowl. Pour on the Cravin’ Cajun sauce and toss to coat. Perfect for a huge party and down-right absolutely delicious!

Also try my Bourbon sauce wings.

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

Cravin Cajun Wings
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Cravin’ Cajun Wings

Cravin’ Cajun wing sauce has a nice hot sauce kick to it, sort of like a traditional wing sauce, but with some great southern spice.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

The Mustard Man Simply Horsey Wings

I never really thought I’d write a post titled The Mustard Man Simply Horsey wings. Let me start by saying that I’m not usually a fan of horseradish. I like it in my cocktail sauce, and then only a little is enough.

Fortunately for me, this sauce has just the right amount of horseradish. It’s a creamy, delicious mayonnaise-based sauce that my wife absolutely loves on sandwiches. And now, I love it on wings!

The Mustard Man Simply Horsey Wings

Horseradish Heaven

These Mustard Man Simply Horsey wings made a horseradish believer out of me. It has shown me that the right balance of ingredients can make for a great wings with just the right amount of horseradish heat. These are great wings.

Also try some Mustard Man Simply Sweet wings!

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

The Mustard Man Simply Horsey Wings
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The Mustard Man Simply Horsey Wings

Creamy horseradish wings that aren't overpowering!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: horseradish, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

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.

Nightmare Wings

Our neighbor gave me a bottle of dried powdered Carolina Reaper pepper. I knew exactly what I was going to make with it: Nightmare wings. What I didn’t know, though, was would I survive?

Well, I’m still here! These Nightmare wings definitely packed a serious kick. But beyond that, they also had great flavor. These wings aren’t just about the heat. And if you prefer, you can certainly adjust the spiciness to your tastes. Jalapeno powder itself has just the right kick, while habanero powder brings just a bit more.

Nightmare Wings

A Serious Punch. Just What You Expected.

I enjoyed my Nightmare wings ‘dry’. That is, without sauce. The rub has such a great flavor that I really didn’t want to hide it under a sauce. Now, true, I did have plenty of Ranch dressing on hand for dipping. I needed something to help cool off the heat from the Carolina Reaper peppers. At 1.5 million Scoville units, they pack a serious punch.

I like to make my spice, rub and seasoning mixes in big batches and keep them in large bottles with easy-to-pour shaker lids.

Also try some Rick’s coffee burn dry wings!

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

Nightmare Wings
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Nightmare Wings

These Nightmare wings definitely packed a serious kick. But beyond that, they also had great flavor.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 523kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the rub

Instructions

For the wings

For the seasoning

  • Combine ingredients.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 2454mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

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

Duck Fat Chicken Wings using the Vortex

Chicken wings cooked on a charcoal grill (I love my trusty Weber grills!) using a Vortex are the best. Not only do you get great flavor and crunchy skin, you get a light (or heavy.. It’s up to you, you can control it!) smoky flavor. You can’t go wrong with them. But you can make them even better using duck fat spray. What a difference it makes, too. They are better tasting and crunchier. These duck fat chicken wings using the Vortex are the decadent wings that dreams are made of.

Duck Fat Chicken Wings using the Vortex

Duck Fat And The Vortex Made For Great Wings

The Vortex enables you to get super-hot temperatures on a charcoal grill. That heat not only cooks them perfectly, it gives them a crunchier skin. You just cannot beat duck fat chicken wings using the Vortex.

Adding duck fat spray not only helps with getting that fantastic crunchy it skin, it also adds a fantastic different flavor than if you’d used vegetable or olive oil instead. It makes a world of difference.

Also try my duck fat air fryer wings.

Duck Fat Wings using the Vortex
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Duck Fat Chicken Wings using the Vortex

You can't wrong with these.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the Vortex into the center of your grill and add in the charcoal. Open the bottom vents on your grill by 1/3.
  • Light a charcoal chimney full of charcoal. Alternatively you can fill your Vortex with charcoal and light them inside the unit.
  • Let the charcoal get fully ashed over then add to the Vortex.
  • If you want extra smoke flavor, place a small wood chunk or two over the center of the Vortex and let it ignite and smoke.
  • Place the wings into a large bowl. Spray lightly with the duck fat while tossing. Don't get them soaking wet, you're looking for a light coating. Think 'squirt squirt' and not 'fence painting'.
  • Add the chicken as shown in the picture above.
  • Close the grill and cook for 45 minutes. If you are using a large charcoal grill (22" or bigger) you might want to rotate the lid 90 degrees every 15 minutes. I haven't found this to be necessary on smaller (18" and 14") grills.
  • Transfer wings to a bowl and toss with your favorite seasoning and sauce as desired.

Notes

If you’re saucing your wings with a refrigerated sauce, make sure you bring it to room temperature first or warm it over medium heat.

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.