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Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings

There are three things I can sit down at a table and eat all day long. They are (in no particular order): peel and eat shrimp, a crab boil, and copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo wings. Great food is even better when you can eat it with your hands. These wings have just the right amount of heat, the perfect vinegar hit, and a buttery flavor that is just the perfect combination. And, bite after bite, I cannot get enough of these wings.

Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings

The Classic

There’s nothing fancy or complicated going on with this copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo wings recipe. Season some wings and fry them. No batter required. No overnight brining. The sauce is easy, straightforward and packs nothing but flavor with just the right amount of spiciness. Make extra, because you’ll find yourself eating the afternoon away with these wings. They are perfect for watching the big game. Or the not-so-big-game for that matter.

You’ll find a number of variations on this recipe all over the internet. This is my preferred approach. From my understanding it best duplicates the original recipe from the famed bar. It sure as heck tastes great, I do know that!

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 some copycat KFC Honey BBQ wings!

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

Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings
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Copycat Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings

Perfect simplicity.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 8
Calories: 4432kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to mix.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 400 F.
  • Fry the wings (working in batches as needed) 8-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the hot sauce and vinegar. Remove from heat.
  • Once the wings are all cooked, transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with the toss and toss to coat. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 4432kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 333g | Fat: 335g | Saturated Fat: 110g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 63g | Monounsaturated Fat: 127g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1517mg | Sodium: 3985mg | Potassium: 2850mg | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 4067IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 17mg

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

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Cool Ranch Doritos Wings

I did it. I made Cool Ranch Doritos wings. Darn right I marked this day on my calendar. Because it was a glorious day. A day of wing greatness. Crunchy. A touch of Cool Ranch seasoning. These double-cooked wings came out fantastic. And different. You can’t ignore the ‘wow’ factor when these goodies come out of the fryer!

Cool Ranch Doritos Wings

Double-Cooked Greatness

Unlike normal breaded wings, these Cool Ranch Doritos wings are double-cooked. First they are cooked ‘naked’. No batter. Doesn’t matter how they are cooked as long as they are done. Oven. Air fryer. Grill. Whatever. However. Doesn’t matter. Then you batter them in Dorito greatness and deep-fry them just long enough to warm up the wings and get the coating nice and golden brown delicious.

Choose Your Dorito

I went with Cool Ranch Doritos because they are tied for being my favorite. Tied with taco. And nacho. You can use any Dorito flavor you want. Or do some of each. Make a Dorito-coated wing flight! Score!

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

Also try Grippo’s-crusted wings!

Cool Ranch Doritos Wings
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Cool Ranch Doritos Wings

Crunchy Dorito greatness!
Prep Time1 day 15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 746kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the wings the day ahead. You don't want to cook them naked, or just lightly seasoned. I recommend grilling, smoking, deep-frying, baking or air-frying. Do not use any batter or coating. You can season them but don't over-do it as you don't want to drown out the Ranch Doritos coating. When the wings are done, place in an air-tight container and refrigerate overnight.
  • Heat 2-3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven. While the oil is heating set the wings out at room temperature.
  • Working in batches, place the chips into a blender and process until they have a breadcrumb-like consistency.
  • In a large bowl, combine the processed chips, flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • In a small bowl or pie plate, whisk together the eggs.
  • Working in batches as needed, dip the wings in the eggs. Shake off any excess.
  • Dip wings in breading and coat evenly. Shake off any excess.
  • Again dip the wings in the eggs. Shake off any excess.
  • One more time into the breading. Shake off any excess.
  • Deep-fry the wings for 3 minutes. You're just getting the coating nice and crunchy and golden brown and heating the wings.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 4mg

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

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Chipotle Blackberry Wings

You know I love chicken wings. Any time, any way. So I was really looking forward to these wings. I made chipotle blackberry wings on the Char-Broil Big Easy oil-less fryer, but you can make them in the oven, on a grill, or just deep fry them. The sauce is what makes these wings fantastic. A nice sweetness and a nice smoky heat. Perfect.

Chipotle Blackberry Wings

Kick It Up!

I like a little kick to my wings. If you do too, don’t be afraid to add more chipotles when you make your chipotle blackberry wings. Or add a few good shakes of hot sauce to the wing sauce.

I did serve these wings with a dipping sauce, but honestly, I could’ve skipped it. Nothing needed to be added to them that could possibly make them any better.

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 fantastic chipotle barbecue wings.

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

Chipotle Blackberry Wings
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Chipotle Blackberry Wings

I like a little kick to my wings. If you do too, don't be afraid to add more chipotles.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackberry, spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 548kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Chipotle Barbecue Wings

These chipotle barbecue wings are proof of two things. One, Tabasco Chipotle Sauce is absolutely the tastiest, smoky pepper sauce you can find. And two, with just two ingredients you can make one of the best wing sauces you’ve had. Mild on the heat side, and full-power on the taste side, I could not have been happier with these wings.

Chipotle Barbecue Wings

The Easiest Sauce You’ll Ever Make

The sauce on these chipotle barbecue wings is definitely not ‘just’ for wings. Oh me, is it ever good on grilled or smoked ribs. Ditto smoked pulled pork or brisket. And grilled chicken? Yeah, great there too. It has the perfect consistency to stick to anything you put it on without being too thick that it is gloppy. You can adjust the spicy level by using more or less of the Tabasco sauce. I found a 50/50 ratio to be perfect, giving me a little heat and a lot of flavor at the same time.

I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce in this recipe. Kraft Original Slow-Simmered BBQ Barbecue Sauce would be another great choice. You don’t want to grab something that is going to fight the pepper sauce. Just a good old school tomato-based sauce will do just fine.

Tabasco Chipotle Sauce Smoked Red Jalapenos (60ml)
Tabasco Chipotle Sauce Smoked Red Jalapenos (60ml)

Also try my chipotle pumpkin wings!

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

Chipotle Barbecue Wings
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Chipotle Barbecue Wings

With two ingredients you can make one of the best wing sauces you've had!
Inspired by a recipe from Tabasco
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, smoky
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

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 sauce

  • Note: If you are using a refrigerated BBQ sauce you will want to warm it slightly in a microwave or on the stovetop first.
  • Combine both ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.

For the wings

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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Chili Garlic Wings

Ketchup-based BBQ sauces are very common. Ketchup-based wing sauces? Not so much. That’s why I was (incorrectly) apprehensive about this chili garlic wing sauce at first. Would it be too ketchupy? Would I like it? No, and no. I LOVED IT! This sauce is the absolute bomb on wings. It has so many flavors packed into one bite it’s almost impossible to describe. Just the right balance of tomato, garlic, spice, sweetness and mustard. And the consistency is spot-on too. I so enjoyed these chili garlic wings!

Chili Garlic Wings

A Great Sauce To Keep On Hand

The sauce on these chili garlic wings is actually great on anything you grill, too. Slather some on some ribs, or grilled chicken. Or even better, smoked brisket or pulled pork. You’ll be thinking… hey! This is my new go-to sauce for everything!

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 great spicy herb and garlic wings!

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

Chili Garlic Wings
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Chili Garlic Wings

The sauce on these chili garlic wings is actually great on anything you grill, too.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, garlic wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 589kcal

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 sauce

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

Notes

Store any leftover sauce in the fridge. Reheat before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 48mg | 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

Chicken Wing Fry Mix

This is my go-to mix when making fried chicken wings. It’s not too thick, so the wings don’t end up like Grandma’s fried chicken. It’s light enough to add a bit of crunch. And, it’s flavored just right so as to not over-power whichever sauce or seasoning I add in the end.

Chicken Wing Fry Mix

Adds the Perfect Crunch

My chicken wing fry mix ain’t nothing fancy, but it does the job and it does it well. I make a huge batch and keep it on hand. I put a label on the outside of the container with the words ‘wing thing’ so I know exactly what’s inside!

If you’d rather buy your breading, I cannot recommend Hooter’s wing breading. Who doesn’t love Hooter’s wings? It’s awesome on wings, like my air fryer version.

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.
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RoyalHouse 6 Pack 32 Oz Plastic Spice Jars with Red Cap, Clear and Safe Plastic Bottle Containers with Shaker Lids for Storing Spice, Herbs and Seasoning Powders, BPA Free, Made in USA

Also try my buttermilk fried wings!

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

Fried Chicken Wing Dredge
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Chicken Wing Fry Mix

This is my go-to fried chicken wing prep.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried, wings
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 405kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Seasoning (or add your favorite wing seasoning)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients. Store in an air-tight container.
  • To use, rinse your wings and pat dry.
  • Roll or toss your wings in the coating. Make sure to get them well-coated, but don't get it on too thick.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Toss the wings in the coating one more time. Shake off excess. Discard any leftover coating.
  • Return to the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • To fry, bring a few inches of oil to 350 F. Fry wings 9-12 minutes or until done, turning as they cook. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Sauce or season as desired and serve.

Notes

Substitute smoked paprika for a lightly smoky flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2908mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg

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

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Catalina Wings

Creamy, yummy, great. With a hint of soy sauce. These Catalina wings more than hit the spot. I was amazed by how much I loved the flavor combination. Kinda like an Asian-inspired BBQ sauce. Easy as heck to make, too. If you’re looking for a simple wing sauce recipe that can be made from ingredients you already have in your fridge and pantry, this is it. The only one you’ll need!

Catalina Wings

Make More

The sauce on these Catalina wings is great for more than wings. Slather it on grilled chicken breasts. On fried chicken sandwiches. Dip your nuggets in it. Brush it on ribs. It’s a great all-around sauce that has great flavor and the perfect consistency for just about any application.

If you’re having trouble getting the onion powder to dissolve when stirring, just use a whisk. In a minute or two it’ll disappear into the sauce and you’re good-to-go!

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Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

Also try my fiery Catalina wings.

Catalina Wings
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Catalina Wings

The sauce on these Catalina wings is great for more than wings
Inspired by a recipe from Bake At Midnite
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy, wing sauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 631kcal

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 sauce

  • Place all ingredients into a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat to a simmer and continue simmering and stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat while making the wings.

For the wings

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Cajun Wings

I love chicken wings. Any flavor, any time, but in particular, I love wings with some kick. Not over-the-top, kick-me-in-the-gut hot, but just spicy enough to wake you up. These Cajun wings with dipping sauce bring the heat thanks to Louisiana hot sauce.

Cajun Wings

Great No Matter How You Cook Them

I prefer to cook my Cajun wings in my Char-Broil Big Easy oil-less fryer then finish them off on the grill to get a nice crunchy skin. But, they’re just as great cooked in the oven or on a grill. You can also deep fry them. These wings with dipping sauce are a delight no matter what you use to make them. The marinade really adds tremendous flavor to every bite, through and through and the cooling dipping sauce finishes it all off perfectly.

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Charbroil® The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Cooking Technology Propane Gas Stainless Steel Oil-Less Turkey Fryer – 17102065

I have been using these sauce dipping cups more and more for my wing sauces. They’re the perfect size for wings. And chicken nuggets. And chicken tenders.

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You’ll also want to make a batch of Cajun Power garlic sauce wings.

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

Cajun Wings
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Cajun Wings

These wings with dipping sauce are a delight no matter what you use to make them.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 532kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the dipping sauce

  • Place the cream cheese, dressing and hot sauce into medium bowl.
  • Microwave for 1-2 minutes until melted. Do not overheat.
  • Whisk mixture until creamy smooth.
  • Fold in the blue cheese.

Notes

The sauce is also great for dipping celery and carrot sticks!

Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | 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

Cajun Butter Wings

These Cajun butter wings take a little more effort than some wings to prepare. But, oh me, are they ever worth every single minute. First you fry the wings until they are mostly done. Then you toss them in a super yummy super easy sauce. Yeah, it’s just butter and Cajun seasoning. But that’s two of my favorite things. Bake the wings a bit. Add more butter sauce. Bake some more until the wings are done and skin is just nice and crispy. Then you devour them. And you lick your fingers. A lot.

Cajun Butter Wings

The Perfect Sauce for us Butter-a-holics

You can make the Cajun spice mix for these Cajun Butter wings using the recipe below. Or you can just grab some pre-made stuff out of the pantry, such as Slap Ya Mama brand. Me, I love Cajun seasoning flavors, so I use a bit extra. To me these wings are kinda like Cajun buttered shrimp, and I can eat a ton of those too!

I really liked the texture of these wings. If you’re in a hurry you could just deep fry them and toss them in the sauce. But I think the baking and extra basting with the sauce adds a whole lot more flavor.

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Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black

Also try my Cajun honey lime wings.

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

Cajun Butter Wings
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Cajun Butter Wings

Crazy good finger-licking wings!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked wings, Cajun wings, deep-fried
Servings: 2
Calories: 2838kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the Cajun butter

Instructions

  • Heat a few inches of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Season the wings lightly with the salt. Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings for 8 minutes, flipping once. They do not need to be fully cooked.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F and prepare the Cajun butter mixture (recipe below).
  • Remove the wings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Transfer the wings to the baking sheet. Brush all sides with half of the Cajun butter.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Brush all sides of the wings with the remaining Cajun butter and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

For the Cajun butter

  • Melt the butter in a small sauce pan.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, grind together the remaining ingredients until a fine consistency is achieved. Add to the butter and stir.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

You can substitute 2 teaspoons of store-bought Cajun seasoning for the spice mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 2838kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 168g | Fat: 237g | Saturated Fat: 99g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Monounsaturated Fat: 82g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 943mg | Sodium: 1258mg | Potassium: 1493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4634IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 9mg

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

Cajun Buffalo Wings

I admit, not everything in this sauce screams Cajun, but these Cajun Buffalo wings are so darned tasty I didn’t care. Everything I love is in this sauce which explains my addiction to it. I cannot stop eating wings tossed in it. A little heat, lots of (yummy) garlic, and just the right amount of traditional Buffalo flavor, this sauce is a real winner.

Cajun Buffalo Wings

Amazing Flavor in Every Bite

If you want your Cajun Buffalo wings to be even more on the spicy side, use Frank’s RedHot Hot Buffalo Wings sauce. Or go with mild for less heat. I opted for less heat this time and really enjoyed it. Not every wing sauce has to sear the roof of your mouth.

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

You’ll love the flavors of these wings as much as I did. It’s great stuff! For a nice twist also try my Cajun Bay wings.

Cajun Buffalo Wings
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Cajun Buffalo Wings

If you want it spicier, use a hot Buffalo wing sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, Cajun wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 551kcal

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 sauce

  • Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the butter and stir until melted.
  • Add the remaining ingredients. Stir until well blended.
  • Remove from heat and keep at room temperature while your wings cook.
  • Stir just before using.

For the wings

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1002mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1096IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | 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