Wing Master Ranch Wings

Whenever my wife and I are in the Gatlinburg, Tennessee, area we always make it a point to swing by a Pepper Palace store. They have several stores in the area, including a new one in Sevierville in an area called The Island. We also usually end up at one of the stores in downtown Gatlinburg. The stores always seem busy. People everywhere are enjoying samples of the hot sauces and salsas, from the hot to the mild. Me, I headed straight to the wing sauces and in particular, Pepper Palace’s own line of Wing Master sauces, including this Ranch wing sauce.

So, as soon as we returned from our trip I threw a few seasoned wings onto my Weber Performer grill outfitted with the Vortex insert. When the wings were done I tossed them with the Ranch sauce and dug in. The sauce is mellow with a hint of Ranch flavors. There’s a slight wing sauce kick, but again, not overwhelming. It’s a very enjoyable sauce, that won’t scare off anyone that doesn’t like hot hot wings.

Wing Master Ranch Wings

A Wonderfully Tasty Mellow Sauce

Pepper Palace has a wide range of sauces, from the extremely hot to the nice and mellow. The Ranch wing sauce is nice and mellow with not a lot of heat. I seasoned the wings with your standard Ranch dressing seasoning mix, which complimented the sauce flavors perfectly. And since I was on a Ranch theme, might as well have some Ranch salad dressing for dipping!

Get To A Pepper Palace and Soon!

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.

Also try some Wing Master Smokehouse wings.

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

Wing Master Ranch Wings
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Wing Master Ranch Wings

This sauce is mellow with a hint of Ranch flavors
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ranch, 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.

Schnucks Spicy Garlic Wings

We drove to Bloomington, IL for a few days and went over to Bloomington, IL to do a little antiquing. Our hotel was next door to a grocery store, a regional chain named Schnucks. This of course meant I had to go on a wing sauce hunt. Did I make out like a bandit! Schnuck’s has a big selection of its own brand of wing sauces. I grabbed a bottle of each one. The lady at the checkout didn’t even blink an eye at my conveyor belt full of sauces rolling slowly towards her. When we got home I made a batch of easy air fryer wings and sauced them up. I loved these Schnucks Spicy Garlic wings!

Schnucks Spicy Garlic Wings

Nice Flavor. Great Heat.

These Schnucks Spicy Garlic wings hit the spot. They aren’t super spicy but they do make you sit up and notice. And they do have a nice garlic hit, too. Enough to make you notice that too. I was more than happy with the flavor. And I’ll tell you, you can’t beat the price either. Next time we’re anywhere near a Schnucks I’m stopping by and grabbing some more of this sauce and all their others!

Schnucks also makes a delicious honey BBQ wing sauce!

Schnucks Spicy Garlic Wing Sauce Wings
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Schnucks Spicy Garlic Wings

Great big-time garlic flavor with some heat!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, garlic 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.

Rib Rack Buffalo Wings

If you’re looking for a nice, clean, tasty wing sauce that packs in original Buffalo-style flavors, this is it. My Rib Rack Buffalo wings hit the spot. Nothing crazy going on here. Just simple, easy wings. Tossed in sauce. And devoured. Heck, that’s what we’re all here for, right? The good stuff!

Rib Rack Buffalo Wings

On Top. On The Side. Or Both.

This time, I tossed my Rib Rack Buffalo wings in sauce. But I don’t always do that. Sometimes I put the sauce on the side, in a little cup. Then I dunk my wings to my heart’s content. A little dip. Or a big dip. Heck, it’s my cup of sauce, so I’ll even double dip. Or triple. Life is good when it’s your wings and your sauce.

Also try some medium Buffalo wings from The Dirty Buffalo.

Rib Rack Buffalo Wing Sauce Wings
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Rib Rack Buffalo Wings

A clean, classic Buffalo wing sauce with a nice heat level.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo 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.

Schnucks Hatch Pepper Wings

We stopped at a Schnucks grocery store on a recent trip to Illinois. I’d never been to a Schnucks. And boy oh boy did I ever hit the wing sauce jackpot there! Schnucks has their own brand of bottled sauces. All sorts of flavors. I grabbed one of each and when I got home I got to making some wings (and saucing them!). Sadly, there is an end to my journey and it came today when I made some Schnucks Hatch Pepper wings. The last bottle of sauce in my pantry. And definitely one of the best!

Schnucks Hatch Pepper Wings

Crazy Delicious

I might have been living under a rock, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I was introduced to hatch peppers. I loved them at first bite. So much so that I ordered a case of them! They are so flavorful. Without a tremendous amount of heat. It’s that delicate balance that I really enjoy. And that’s why I loved these Schnucks Hatch Pepper wings so much. The right amount of hatch pepper flavor. A little heat (but not too much). All in a sauce with the right consistency. This is a delicious sauce and a great way to end (for now) my trip thru the fine wing sauces from Schnucks.

Also try some Melinda’s Creamy Style Habanero wings!

Schnucks Hatch Pepper Wing Sauce Wings
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Schnucks Hatch Pepper Wings

A wonderfully spicy sauce with fantastic hatch chile flavor!
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

  • Combine the flour and seasoning in a large bowl.
  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the flour mixture and turn to coat well. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Transfer wings to a large bowl and sauce your wings before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

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.

Private Selection Peach Carolina Reaper Wings

Here we are again. Another great wing sauce. This is not the first time I’ve been highly impressed with a wing sauce from Private Selection. I found it at Kroger. Each and every bottle has been packed with excitingly new flavors. Like this Private Selection Peach Carolina Reaper wing sauce. Oh it’s spicy. If you’re not familiar with the Carolina Reaper, it’s one of the hottest peppers in the world. I admit it, I was a bit apprehensive taking my first taste of this sauce. Oh, it’s hot, but it’s not just spicy. It’s wonderfully sweet, with a hint of peaches. I really like this sauce. Despite it being on the hot side!

Private Selection Peach Carolina Reaper Wings

Spicy. And Oh So Tasty.

I’ve found myself using Private Selection Peach Carolina Reaper wing sauce on more than just wings. I love it drizzled on fried chicken. And it makes for a crazy good crazy spicy dipping sauce for chicken nuggets too. And what goes better with pork than peaches? Yep, brush it on grilled pork chops or pork loin too!

Also try some Private Selection smoked serrano wings!

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

Private Selection Peach Carolina Reaper Wings
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Private Selection Peach Carolina Reaper Wings

I really like this sauce. Despite it being on the hot side!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, 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.

Private Selection Hawaiian Pineapple Wings

I am a big fan of the Private Selection (Kroger’s premium brand) line of wing sauces. I’ve tried them all and I love them all! The Private Selection Hawaiian Pineapple wing sauce is no exception. It’s a wonderful combination of pineapple, coconut and just a hint of heat. It’s as if you were chowing down on wings in the tropics! I like this sauce not only because it tastes so good but also because it’s different. It’s not like what I usually find on chicken wings.

Private Selection Hawaiian Pineapple Wings

A Great Sauce, Great On Everything!

Private Selection Hawaiian Pineapple wing sauce isn’t just a great sauce for wings, either. It’s great for dipping shrimp and chicken nuggets too! And I think it’d be great on a rack of smoked or grilled ribs for sure!

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 some Private Selection hot Mandarin wings!

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

Private Selection Hawaiian Pineapple Wings
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Private Selection Hawaiian Pineapple Wings

This sauce a wonderful combination of pineapple, coconut and just a hint of heat.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fruity, 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.

Private Selection Hot Mandarin Wings

I am completely sold on the Private Selection (Kroger’s premium brand) line of wing sauces. Whomever came up with the flavors deserves a raise in my book. Each one has been fantastic, and believe me I’ve tried them all. The Private Selection Hot Mandarin wing sauce is no exception. It’s a wonderful combination of scotch bonnet peppers, garlic and mandarin oranges. Also, it packs a little punch and brings a little sweet. It’s very, very tasty and makes for cool looking wings!

Private Selection Hot Mandarin Wings

Spicy. But Not Crazy Spicy.

If you’re worried about the scotch bonnet peppers being too hot, don’t be. Granted, I do like a bit of heat, and Private Selection Hot Mandarin wing sauce brings it, but it’s not overwhelming.

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 Private Selections’ peach Carolina Reaper wings!

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

Private Selection Hot Mandarin Wings
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Private Selection Hot Mandarin Wings

It’s a wonderful combination of scotch bonnet peppers, garlic and mandarin oranges.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian 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.

Plucker’s Gochujang Wings

I’ve actually made my own gochujang sauce-based wings before. And they were very, very good. But I have to admit, I don’t dream about them. I do, however, dream about Plucker’s Gochujang wings. It’s a bit sweeter than my version, and I really like that. And the gochujang sauce is well, a bit less funky. I could drink this sauce right out of the bottle. It’s a very well-balanced tasting sauce and is delightful on wings.

Plucker's Gochujang Wings

Another Great Sauce From Plucker’s

As with pretty much any of their sauces, Plucker’s Gochujang wing sauce is also great on hot-off-the-grill grilled chicken (I like chicken quarters). And ribs. Oh so good on ribs. When you buy a bottle of wing sauce (and really, any wing sauce), don’t just think wings. Many sauces are great for other dishes too!

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 Plucker’s Gold Rush wings!

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

Plucker's Gochujang Wings
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Plucker’s Gochujang Wings

This is a very well-balanced tasting sauce that is delightful on wings.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian 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.

Melinda’s Creamy Style Habanero Wings

Heat and flavor need not be separate things. Melinda’s Creamy Style Habanero wings bring that kick and then some, and all with some delicious pepper taste to boot. Cayenne and habaneros are combined to make this a sauce you won’t soon forget. I consider these to be Buffalo wings on steroids. The bottle says the spice level is 3 out of 5. I was thinking they might be pretty close to a 4….

Melinda's Creamy Style Habanero Wings

A Spicy Sauce With A Lot Of Flavor

Melinda’s Creamy Style Habanero wing sauce isn’t just for wings. Keep it on hand for any time you need a hot sauce, especially one with a lot of kick. Any hot sauce. For anything. But it’s really fantastic on wings, so don’t forget about them!

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.

Need even more heat? Try Melinda’s creamy style ghost pepper wings!

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

Melinda's Creamy Style Habanero Wings
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Melinda’s Creamy Style Habanero Wings

This sauce is great on just about anything.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.