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Andy’s Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading Wings

Easy. Flavorful. Crunchy. And spicy. That’s why we’re here today. That’s why we’re making Andy’s Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading wings. This isn’t complicated. There aren’t 20 steps to follow. We want simple but we want good, tasty results. I keep this fry mix on hand for the times I just want great, uncomplicated, deep-fried wings that have a nice little kick to them.

Andy's Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading Wings

Dry. Or Wet. Or Both

I like to eat my Andy’s Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading wings just as they are, right out of the fryer. If I want, I’ll put a little Buffalo wing sauce on the side to dip my wings into as I go. Might be mild, might be spicy, it just depends on the mood I’m in that day. The only thing I don’t do is toss my wings in sauce. Tossing knocks all of that wonderful breading off the wings. That defeats the purpose of breading them to start with! So I dip my wings instead.

Andy's Breading Chicken Hot, 10 oz
Andy’s Breading Chicken Hot, 10 oz

Also try some Zatarain’s New Orleans style hot and spicy wings!

Andy's Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading Wings
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Andy’s Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading Wings

A delicious, perfectly-seasoned lightly crunchy nicely-spicy deep-fried wing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the fry mix and turn to coat well. I like to press the wings into the mix several times to make sure I don't get any 'bald spots'.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | 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

Crispy Wings using a Griddle

Wowsa. I really wasn’t expecting that these crispy wings using a griddle would be so tasty, so moist, and so tender. Really, I’m not sure what I expected. Not greatness, that’s for sure. But I really enjoyed them. This was my first time using my outdoor griddle for wings, and I can definitely say it won’t be the last. Not even close. What a great way to make fantastic wings, with minimal fuss, and great results.

Crispy Wings using a Griddle

Any Griddle Will Do

I decided to make these crispy wings using a griddle using a griddle insert on my large gas grill. I could’ve used one on a charcoal grill. Or a dedicated griddle. Or even a cast iron pan on the grill would work. Heck, any place where you can heat up a bit of oil and fry some wings will produce the same great results. I’m sure I’ll try these on my griddle inside too. The only downside to making them indoors is that they will splatter a bit.

Crispy Wings from the Griddle

An All-Around Great Approach

The overnight dry brine of the wings is what gives them that crunchy skin. And it also imparts a lot of flavor. Don’t cut corners on it. You can use the same dry brining for cooking wings in a variety of ways, too. Not just on a griddle. These are great baked in an oven, grilled, or in an air-fryer. It’s a solid approach that won’t let you down.

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Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set

Got a gas grill? Read here how to make fantastic crispy wings on it, too!

Crispy Wings from the Griddle
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Crispy Wings using a Griddle

You can't go wrong with these wings.
Prep Time12 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 568kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pat the wings dry and place in a large bowl.
  • Sprinkle the wings with salt, baking powder and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
  • Place in the fridge (uncovered!) overnight.
  • Heat your griddle over medium heat.
  • Drizzle the wings with 1 tablespoon of the oil and toss to coat.
  • Add the wings to the griddle, being careful of the oil splattering.
  • Cook the wings 20-30 minutes, flipping often, until the skin starts to darken. If the wings get too dry add a bit more oil, again watching out for splatter.
  • You want to cook the wings to at least 165 F. For the best results, though, and the crunchiest skin, cook them to 195 F or even a bit higher.
  • Remove wings and toss with your favorite seasoning add back to the griddle, turning once, for 3 minutes total.
  • Toss wings with sauce before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

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: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1541mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 146mg | 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

Crispy Buffalo Wings using a Gas Grill

I’ve been wanting to make these crispy Buffalo wings using a gas grill for a while. It’s not that I don’t make wings on a grill often. I do. But I use a thing called a Vortex BBQ and I make them on my charcoal grill. It helps me get amazingly crispy skin using very high temperatures. That’s not what I’m doing here, though. I wanted to prove that I can make fantastically crunchy skin wings without my Vortex, without charcoal. All on my gas grill. And boy did I. These great wings take just little effort, just a little time, and come out fantastic.

Crispy Buffalo Wings using a Gas Grill

It’s Super Easy

There are just two simple steps to making crispy Buffalo wings using a gas grill. First, you need to air dry the wings coated in seasoned baking powder (not baking soda) overnight in a fridge on a wire rack. This helps dry out the skin, making it easier to get it crispy later. And second, when it comes time to cook the wings, make sure you have your grill set up for direct and indirect cooking. You want one side super hot while leaving the gas off on the other side. That leaves you a less hot zone, called indirect grilling, to cook your wings without worrying about burning them. The high heat circulates around the wings helps crisp up the skin.

Anchor Bar Original Wing Sauce Medium Recipe 12 oz, 3-pack
Anchor Bar Original Wing Sauce Medium Recipe 12 oz, 3-pack

Got a rotisserie for your gas grill? You can use it to make great wings too!

Gas Grilled Crispy Buffalo Wings
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Crispy Buffalo Wings using a Gas Grill

Crispy Buffalo wing deliciousness!
Prep Time12 hours
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time9 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, grilled wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 1019kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

Instructions

For the wings

  • Place the wings in a large bowl or resealable container.
  • Combine the baking powder and Cajun seasoning.
  • Sprinkle half of the seasoning mix over the wings. Using your hands, toss the wings to coat.
  • Add the remaining seasoning and repeat.
  • Transfer the wings to a wire rack over a baking sheet. Place in the fridge 12 hours or overnight to dry out the skin.
  • Fire up your gas grill for two zone cooking. On one side, have the burners turned as high as they will go. This will be the direct heat zone. Leave the other side unlit. This will be the indirect heat zone, where you'll cook the wings. Give the grill plenty of time to preheat. You want maximum heat over the direct zone.
  • Place the wings on the indirect heat side of the grill.
  • Cook until the wings are lightly browned and crispy, usually 45 minutes. Check them after 30 minutes since cook times will vary depending on your grill and conditions (wind can make them take longer).
  • Transfer the wings to a large bowl. Pour as much sauce as desired over the wings and toss to coat. Serve hot.  Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 1019kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 84g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 349mg | Sodium: 2809mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 2144IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 414mg | Iron: 6mg

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

Creamy Buffalo Wings

Oh man, what great wings these creamy Buffalo wings were. They disappeared in no time at all. They’re a simple take on the traditional Buffalo wing, with the same great spicy heat, but with a creamier sauce. Flat-out delicious and definitely finger-licking fantastic.

Creamy Buffalo Wings

A Great Twist on the Classic Sauce

I cooked the wings on my Vortex, which I use on my Weber Performer grill. The Vortex concentrates the heat from the charcoal into a circle, which you then surround with the wings. The chicken wings cook up super tasty and crisp in just over 30 minutes. I let them cool only slightly then tossed them with the creamy Buffalo wing sauce. And then I went to town on them. It was almost embarrassing, but you’ll understand once you try them.

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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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my New Orleans not wings. They’re my take on Nashville hot wings, New Orleans style!

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

Creamy Buffalo Wings
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Creamy Buffalo Wings

Oh man, what great wings these creamy Buffalo wings are.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, creamy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 585kcal

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.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 562mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | 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

Crab Boil-Brined Wings

My oh my. I had no idea how fantastic these would be when I first came across this recipe for crab boil-brined wings. I thought, what if the crab boil is too strong? And what? A mayonnaise-based wing sauce? Isn’t that illegal? Well, color me wrong on both accounts because these wings were incredible. The crab boil flavor (one of my favorite tastes) is there, but it’s sort of just hanging around in the background. Very pleasant. The creamy mayonnaise basting and dipping sauce is truly outrageously great. It reminds me of the dressing for crab salad in a way.

Crab Boil-Brined Wings

Something Different, Something Great

If you aren’t a fan of crab boil, you’ll still want to make these wings. You don’t want to deprive yourself of something this fantastic. It’d be ok to cut back on it a bit, but don’t leave out the crab boil. And if you’re like me, don’t be afraid to add more because my original worries about it being too strong were definitely unfounded. These crab boil-brined wings are something special.

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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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my Buffalo-sauce injected wings.

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

Crab Boil-Brined Wings
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Crab Boil-Brined Wings

The creamy mayonnaise basting and dipping sauce is truly outrageously great.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab boil, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 634kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
  • 5 cups ice cold water
  • 4 tablespoons liquid crab boil
  • 2 green onions chopped for garnish

For the sauce (double or triple the recipe below if you also wish to use the sauce for dipping)

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 741IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | 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

Copycat Wingstop Cajun Wings

Oh man did these copycat Wingstop Cajun Wings ever hit the spot. I love Buffalo wings. You know, the classic flavors. These wings are like that but kicked up with Cajun seasoning. That’s where these wings took Buffalo wings from great to fantastic. I cannot wait for the next time I make a batch of these wings. I found myself craving them again the moment I finished them. As simple and as easy as they were to make, they are certainly one of my favorites!

Copycat Wingstop Cajun Wings

Deep-Fried Greatness

These copycat Wingstop Cajun Wings are spot-on great. I made a small batch for my lunch the other day. Since it was just me I used my lil ole Fry Daddy fryer. It’s small but it more than does the job. It only takes 8-10 minutes to fry up a batch of delicious wings like these. And it uses only a few cups of oil, which is a big savings over hauling out my big restaurant-style fryer. Yeah that baby’ll cook a ton of wings but boy does it ever use a lot of oil!

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black
Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black

You gotta use Frank’s RedHot for the sauce. Gotta.

Frank's RedHot Original Buffalo Wings Sauce, 1 gal - 1 Gallon Bulk Container of Buffalo Hot Sauce with a Bold, Spicy Flavor Perfect for Wings, Dressings, Dips and More
Frank’s RedHot Original Buffalo Wings Sauce, 1 gal – 1 Gallon Bulk Container of Buffalo Hot Sauce with a Bold, Spicy Flavor Perfect for Wings, Dressings, Dips and More

Also try my copycat of Plucker’s Buffalo wings!

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

Copycat Wingstop Cajun Wings
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Copycat Wingstop Cajun Wings

One of my favorites!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun wings, copycat
Servings: 4
Calories: 713kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Add the wings and fry 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Remove to a wire rack over a baking sheet or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • While the wings are cooking place all of the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted stir well to combine. Turn off the heat until ready to use.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl. Drizzle with the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 713kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 1569mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1906IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | 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

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Wings

I love any restaurant, chain or not, that serves chicken wings. I have my favorites for sure, and Buffalo Wild Wings is one of them. BW3s Parmesan garlic wings are to die for. It’s creamy, a little nutty thanks to the Parmesan cheese, and definitely packed with garlic. This copycat of the Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan garlic wings is spot-on crazy good. I absolutely could not stop eating it. So much so that I made wings covered in the Parmesan garlic sauce two days in a row. Is that wrong?

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Wings

Cheesy Garlicky Yummy

I say without hesitation that you should double the amount of sauce. It’s not so much that you need to drown the wings in it, no. It’s because it’s good on sandwiches and subs too. Crazy garlicky good.

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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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Spicy Garlic wings!

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

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Wings
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Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Wings

I say without hesitation that you should double the amount of sauce.
Prep Time12 hours
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: copycat, garlic, Parmesan, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 658kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce (make the day before making the wings)

  • Heat your oven to 350 F.
  • Cut the bottom of the head of the garlic off. Drizzle with just a bit of oil then wrap in foil. Place in the oven for 30 minutes or until softened.
  • Remove the garlic from the foil and let cool slightly. Squeeze the head to extract the garlic cloves. Transfer to a blender or small food chopper.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Pulse a few times until smooth and the garlic has been chopped.
  • Refrigerate overnight before using. Warm slightly before adding to wings.

Notes

Note that the sauce should be made the day before you make the wings so it has time to ‘get happy’.

Nutrition

Calories: 658kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | 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

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Mango Habanero Wings

Don’t fear the habanero. Don’t worry about the heat. Well, ok, maybe a little. But it’s really tamed by the fantastic mango sauce. This might well be the perfect combination of sweet and heat. This is what Buffalo wing sauce wants to be when it grows up. This copycat Buffalo Wild Wings mango habanero sauce is nothing but awesome.

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Mango Habanero Wings

Tropical Heat

I used a can of mango nectar when I made this copycat Buffalo Wild Wings mango habanero sauce. It can be found in the Hispanic foods section of your grocery store. If you can’t find it, you might find it in the juice section. In a pinch, you can substitute mango that has been diced and pureed until very smooth. In that case you’ll probably need to strain the sauce before using.

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.

Also try my copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic wings.

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

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Mango Habanero Wings
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Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Mango Habanero Wings

This copycat Buffalo Wild Wings mango habanero sauce is nothing but awesome.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Combine ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Stir and simmer until reduced to the desired consistency.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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

Chipotle Pumpkin Wings

I was mighty skeptical about pumpkin on chicken wings. Sure, I’m in the Halloween mood, but hey, are we sure we should be messing with my beloved chicken wings? Yes, yes we should is the answer, because chipotle pumpkin wings are just flat out crazy good. There’s a wonderful smoky heat from the chipotles, with just a hint of sweetness from the pumpkin. The pumpkin flavor is there, but it’s not like you’re going to think you’re eating grandma’s favorite pumpkin pie.

Chipotle Pumpkin Wings

A Different Kind of Wing

The chipotle pumpkin sauce is not only great on wings, but it is just as fantastic on ribs. Personally, I like heat, so I put quite a bit of chipotle in the sauce. Tone it down or add more depending on your tastes. The pumpkin flavor is subtle, so if you want it to be more pronounced, add a bit more. But go slow.

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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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my chipotle blackberry wings.

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

Chipotle Pumpkin Wings
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Chipotle Pumpkin Wings

The chipotle pumpkin sauce is not only great on wings, but it is just as fantastic on ribs.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 557kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk, heating thoroughly. Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2485IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | 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

Carolina Wings

I’ve always been a fan of Carolina BBQ sauces. And although there are lots of variations from region-to-region, they all have vinegar in common. These Carolina wings packed that great vinegar punch, and then some. I found myself not able to get enough of the sauce on these wings. I’m quite sure I’ll end up using this exact recipe on more than wings.

Carolina Wings

The Perfect Heat

These Carolina wings are a bit spicy, but they have the right amount of spiciness in my opinion. I like a little kick in just about everything I eat, but that doesn’t mean I need to be in pain and not able to taste my meal. The balance between the heat and sweetness is necessary, and the sauce on these wings has achieved that balance spot-on. It’s fantastic stuff.

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.

Also try my Detroit hot honey wings.

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

Carolina Wings
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Carolina Wings

These Carolina wings are a bit spicy, but they have the right amount of spiciness in my opinion.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 534kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

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

For the Carolina wing sauce

Instructions

Notes

Keep any leftover sauce in a sealed container in the fridge. Let the sauce 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

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