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SouthHouse Spicy Ranch Wings

This is why you should not scroll through your Facebook feed too fast if it’s like mine and is full of food-related posts and ads. I don’t usually pay attention to ads but a recent one from SouthHouse, a sports bar and restaurant in Philadelphia caught my eye. I saw bottles of wing sauces and they all looked fantastic. They’re made in-house and sounded great, so I ordered a bottle of each flavor to try out. And as soon as they arrived, I made some delicious SouthHouse Spicy Ranch wings!

SouthHouse Spicy Ranch Wings

What’s The First Word In The Name?

The Spicy Ranch wing sauce is… spicy! That’s why the word ‘spicy’ comes first, I bet! It’s not super-Ranchy, and not buttermilk Ranchy like say, your favorite dressing. But as you can see above, it makes for some awesome-looking wings. And these SouthHouse Spicy Ranch wings taste as great as the look!

For me the heat in the SouthHouse Spicy Ranch wing sauce is just right. It hit me right up front, but then mellowed out as I went. So it’s not like I was curled up on the floor in a ball. I liked it. And I can use it as a dip for veggies too!

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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 SouthHouse sweet and spicy wings.

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

SouthHouse Spicy Ranch Wings
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SouthHouse Spicy Ranch Wings

The Spicy Ranch wing sauce is… spicy!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ranch, 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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SouthHouse Honey Mustard Wings

Never have I been so happy as when I opened a bottle of honey mustard wing sauce from  SouthHouse, a bar and restaurant in south Philadelphia, and sauced up a batch of wings hot off my grill. This sauce made my day. My week. My month. I loved it. It has just the right sweetness. And just the right mustardness. I was worried about that. Sometimes, mustard sauces can be a bit too mustardy for me. Not this one, this was spot-on perfect and these SouthHouse Honey Mustard wings were fantastic!

SouthHouse Honey Mustard Wings

Mustardy Without Being Too Mustardy

You can’t go wrong with the honey mustard wing sauce from SouthHouse. It really impressed me and I’d have it again and again. And make sure you get extra, because it’s great as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets, too. And it’s great brushed onto fried chicken. Trust me. This is great stuff! But make SouthHouse Honey Mustard wings first!

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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 SouthHouse spicy Ranch wings.

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

SouthHouse Honey Mustard Wings
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SouthHouse Honey Mustard Wings

Never have I been so happy as when I opened a bottle of honey mustard wing sauce from SouthHouse. This is one fantastic wing sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey, mustard, 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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Garlic Sriracha Dry Wings

I’m a huge fan of making chicken wings without saucing them in the traditional Buffalo wing manner. I season them and let them dry marinate for a bit, then cook them. When they are done I toss them with more seasoning and serve them ‘dry’, with a dipping sauce on the side. This time I used Weber Garlic Sriracha Seasoning, which is a little spicy, for some garlic Sriracha dry wings.

These are my kind of wings. Super-crazy crispy skin. Bite after bite packed with flavor. Easy to make, even easier to devour!

Garlic Sriracha Dry Wings

Great-Tasting Dry Wings

These garlic Sriracha dry wings came out fantastic. There’s enough kick to wake you up. The garlic adds a really great almost earthy flavor. I cooled them off with just straight-up Ranch dressing for dipping.

Just Make Some Wings!

I went my usual air-fryer route when I cooked these wings. You can use any method you like. The wings are just a blank canvas for whatever flavors you wish to add. In this case, a lot of garlicky goodness and a little heat. Air frying always gives me that perfect crunchy skin. But, deep-fried would be great too. Or grilled. And even baked. Just use lots of seasoning and you’ll love them!

Another Day, Another Seasoning

You can use this same approach using any seasoning you like. I like mine bold. And the good thing is, there are literally hundreds and hundreds to choose from. Store-bought or homemade. I will never run out of taste combinations. And you sure can’t beat dry wings for easy, either.

I do caution against using seasonings that contain sugar. Or molasses. Those kinds of things. Since we season the wings BEFORE they cook that sugary stuff can char or even burn during cooking. So keep away from those!

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Also try my Buffalo Ranch dry wings.

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

Garlic Sriracha Dry Wings
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Garlic Sriracha Dry Wings

These garlic Sriracha dry wings came out fantastic. There’s enough kick to wake you up.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: garlic, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 508kcal

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: 508kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 362mg | Vitamin A: 334IU | 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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SouthHouse Buffalo Wings

SouthHouse is a restaurant/pub in the south part of Philadelphia. I’ve never been there, but that didn’t stop me from ordering a few bottles of their wing sauces. I had to. They looked fantastic, like they’re made with real ingredients, with care. And they are. The sauce looks amazing just sitting in the bottle. Little yummy things floating around, destined for greatness on a big ole batch of homemade SouthHouse Buffalo wings.

SouthHouse Buffalo Wings

A Fantastic Traditional Sauce

SouthHouse’s Buffalo wing sauce isn’t too spicy, I’d say it’s just right. A nice little kick, but nothing crazy spicy. It isn’t too thin or thick, it’s what I’d call a ‘normal’ consistency, perfect for wings. And critical for me, it’s not too vinegary. I thought it was a great all-around Buffalo wing sauce, worthy of the name and a great nod to the classic. These SouthHouse Buffalo wings are great 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 try some SouthHouse honey mustard wings.

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

SouthHouse Buffalo Wings
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SouthHouse Buffalo Wings

SouthHouse's Buffalo wing sauce isn't too spicy, I'd say it's just right.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo 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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Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo Wings

Beer and Buffalo wings. Two great things that are even better together. What could be better? Well, beer-infused Buffalo wings, of course! Thanks to Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo wing sauce, you can have both in every bite. A little kick, but not much, from cayenne, and a little IPA beer hoppiness. This is a great, smooth-tasting wing sauce. I’m a big fan of it and I’m a huge fan of Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo wings!

Blonde Beard's IPA Buffalo Wings

A Great Sauce on more than Wings

Like any good wing sauce, Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo wing sauce isn’t just for chicken wings, though it sure is tasty on a big batch of wings for sure! Slather it on grilled chicken. And on ribs (yes, ribs!). Heck, you might even be tempted to drink it right out of the bottle. But make some Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo 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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Also try Blonde Beard’s Holy Hell wings. Yeah, they got a kick!

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

Blonde Beard's IPA Buffalo Wings
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Blonde Beard’s IPA Buffalo Wings

Like any good wing sauce, Blonde Beard's IPA Buffalo wing sauce isn't just for chicken wings, though it sure is tasty on a big batch of wings for sure!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beer, Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve your wings with extra sauce on the side for dipping!

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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Five-Alarm Buffalo Wings

I love savory chicken wings. I love sweet chicken wings. And I love chicken wings that are a bit spicy. For me that usually means not super spicy. Emphasis on ‘a bit spicy’. Well, I made an exception to that rule with these Five-Alarm Buffalo wings. I’m not sure what possessed me to do it, but I woke up one morning and decided I was going to make the hottest wings I could stand so I did. And you know what? I was totally surprised by just how much I loved them!

As hot as these were, I fell in love with them. Once I made it through the first few bites I got sorta used to the heat. I think. That or maybe I was hallucinating at that point and just thought I everything was great and I was ok.

Five-Alarm Buffalo Wings

Tasty Spiciness

If you want to tame back the heat (thank you Frank’s RedHot!) on these five-alarm Buffalo wings just cut back on the habanero hot sauce. I went full-bore. Yeah, they were spicy and my eyes may have watered a bit but they were TASTY! Usually my argument against things super hot is that the spiciness hides the flavors. Not so on these wings. I’d make them again. And I’d have plenty of blue cheese or ranch dressing around for dipping…

Dippings

I usually put my dressing or wing dipping sauces in condiment cups. They’re the right size for wings. Usually. Not these though. I needed extra, so I got a bowl. Just something you might consider…

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!
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Also try my big game hot wings!

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Five-Alarm Buffalo Wings
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Five-Alarm Buffalo Wings

I’m not sure what possessed me to do it, but I woke up one morning and decided I was going to make the hottest wings I could stand so I did.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, spicy
Servings: 6
Calories: 708kcal

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

  • Combine ingredients in a sauce pan over low heat. Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 708kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1317IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Fire-Eater Habanero Wings

I don’t normally like to eat chicken wings that are so blazingly hot that you fall to the floor and curl up into a fetal position. I like great flavor with a bit of heat. These fire-eater habanero wings can satisfy your craving for serious heat, or if you’re like me, satisfy your craving for tasty, slightly hot, wings. It’s all in the amount of habanero sauce you add. For me, that means just enough to make my lips tingle and my eyes water. These wings came out fantastic, and are by far my favorite hot-and-spicy wings.

Fire-Eater Habanero Wings

Heat is Good

I cooked these Fire-Eater habanero wings using the Vortex insert on my Weber Performer grill. The end result is perfectly cooked wings, with nice crunchy skin, and great cooked-over-fire flavor

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!
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Also try my fire-eater wings. They have a bit less heat than these habanero wings do!

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

Fire-Eater Habanero Wings
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Fire-Eater Habanero Wings

These fire-eater habanero wings can satisfy your craving for serious heat, or if you’re like me, satisfy your craving for tasty, slightly hot, wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 533kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Warm slightly then transfer to a large bowl when ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 3033mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | 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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Enchilada Wings

Oh yum! Mexican-inspired chicken wings with kicked up easy Ranch dressing! I loved these enchilada chicken wings so much I had to make them two days in a row. The wings by themselves are fantastic. You could serve them dry, without the sauce but the sauce will remind you of traditional wing sauce with a great south-of-the-border twist.

Enchilada Wings

Great Seasoning Makes For Great Wings

I prefer to make my own taco seasoning mix, but you can of course use store-bought taco seasoning. For these enchilada chicken wings you’ll want to use a seasoning that is fairly fine in texture. You don’t want any big chunks of spice on your wings. First, it might burn when you cook the wings. Second, no one wants to bite into a big chunk of… .something. If you have to, just put the spices into a mortar and pestle and give it a few good grinds to make it finer. I also like to use an old coffee grinder to grind my spices for moments like this.

The Best Ideas

I love wings. One of the coolest things about being a wing-aholic is that sometimes you run across these great sauce (or seasoning) ideas. Some are complicated. Some, like this one, are not. This was one of those ‘oh darn, why didn’t I think of this!’ sauces. Enchilada sauce. Buffalo wing sauce. And for dipping? Ranch and enchilada sauce combine for a nice twist on the usual. Both great ideas that result in great wings!

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

Also try my easy chili-ranch wings.

Enchilada Wings
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Enchilada Wings

Mexican-inspired chicken wings with kicked up easy Ranch dressing!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: southwestern, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 569kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve your wings with extra sauce on the side for dipping!

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 2038mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 412IU | 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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Blonde Beard’s Black Magic Wings

If you’re a big fan of Buffalo-style wings, but you’re getting a bit bored with the same-ole, same-ole, then Blonde Beard’s Black Magic wing sauce is just what you need. You know the moment you look at the bottle: it’s got plenty of pepper and other spices in it. It’s not a super spicy wing sauce, but it does have a bit of a kick. Just enough. It’s a great twist on the classic sauce.

Blonde Beard's Black Magic Wings

A Great, Quality Sauce

I’ve been really happy with Blonde Beard’s. IPA Buffalo! Holy Hell! Chicken and Waffles! And of course, Blonde Beard’s Black Magic wing sauce. They’re made from quality stuff, got just the right spiciness and all taste fantastic. My only complaint is that I didn’t order enough of them!

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

Blonde Beard's Black Magic Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Blonde Beard’s Black Magic Wings

If you're a big fan of Buffalo-style wings, but you're getting bored with the same-ole flavor, Blonde Beard's Black Magic wing sauce is just what you need.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pepper, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Serve your wings with extra sauce on the side for dipping!

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 and Parmesan Wing Dust Wings

I’m a HUGE fan of dry wings. You know, wings that are cooked up nice and crunchy then tossed with a seasoning, such as Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan wing dust. No sauce. Yeah, you can have a dipping sauce, but the wings themselves are not tossed in anything but seasoning. I’m happy to see more and more restaurants and bars now offer dry wings in addition to wet ones.

Dry wings are a great treat to serve at a get-together. They’re less messy than wet wings. They keep their crunchiness much, much longer. And, if you want, you can still let people that want them wet enjoy them that way. Just give them a cup of sauce on the side, for dunking. That way everyone will be happy!

Crazy good!

So, I tossed some air fryer wings with Kosmos Q’s Garlic and Parmesan wing dust and proceeded to devour each and every one. And quickly. The wing dust is crazy flavorful. I absolutely loved it. The garlic isn’t overpowering, it’s there and it’s perfect. Ditto the Parmesan. Also perfect. Certainly these are some of the best dry wings I’ve ever had. The dust is definitely finger-licking good!

Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan Wing Dust Wings

Not just for wings, nope!

Kosmos Q Garlic Parmesan wing dust isn’t just for wings, nope. This stuff is fantastic on a garlic bread. Just take slices of French bread and spread on a little melted butter. Then sprinkle some Kosmo’s Q Garlic and Parmesan wing dust. Remember, edge-to-edge is our pledge so make sure you get some dust along the edges of the bread too. Bake or grill at 425 F for a few minutes until golden brown. Devour. It makes for really, really great garlic Parmesan bread, trust me.

Get some!

You get a lot in each and every bag of Kosmos Q’s wing dusts. The seasonings are high quality and seasoned perfectly. You won’t regret buying it. And you won’t regret doing what I did: buy a bag of each and every flavor to try, then order much, much more!

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You’ll want to also make Kosmos Q garlic parmesan sauced wings!

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

Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan Wing Dust Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Kosmos Q Garlic and Parmesan Wing Dust Wings

This wing dust is crazy flavorful. I absolutely loved it.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dry wings, garlic, Parmesan
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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