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Great Value Asian Sweet Chili Wing Sauce Wings

Whenever we stop at Quaker Steak & Lube, my wife ALWAYS orders the Thai’R Cracker wings. The sauce combines a great sweetness with a little kick, all in an Asian-inspired chili sauce. We always grab a couple extra bottles of their sauce when we eat there. But if we can’t get to a Quaker Steak & Lube, we grab a bottle of Great Value Asian Sweet Chili wing sauce instead. It’s a mighty great substitute. Perfectly sweet with just a bit of heat. Nothing to be afraid of, but something to enjoy!

Great Value Asian Sweet Chili Wings

Nicely Sweet

Because this Great Value Asian sweet chili wing sauce is a bit on the sweet side I tend to use a bit less sauce than I normally would. That’s just my personal preference. My wife would lean towards more sauce instead.

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
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

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 Caribbean Jerk wing sauce wings from Great Value!

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

Great Value Asian Sweet Chili Wings
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Great Value Asian Sweet Chili Wing Sauce Wings

This sauce combines a great sweetness with a little kick, all in an Asian-inspired chili sauce.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Asian wings, 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.

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

Gold Fever Wings

Mustard. Chicken wings. I had no idea. Sure, I like mustard. On sandwiches, or hot dogs. Or burgers. But, wings? My beloved chicken wings? Yes. Oh yes. Gold Fever chicken wings have quickly rocketed to the top of the ‘chicken wings that we want regularly’ list around here. My wife absolutely loves them. Oh, and don’t worry about them being overly mustardy, either. There’s plenty of traditional Buffalo wing flavor too.

Gold Fever Wings

Buffalo Wings with a Mustardy Twist

I just made a big batch of Gold Fever wings a few days ago. I’m making another tomorrow. That’s how good they are. Finger-licking good. Honey mustard. Traditional Buffalo-wing sauce flavors. Chicken wings. Fantastic. You can’t beat that combination.

This sauce is also great on smoked or grilled pork ribs.

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 garlic Parmesan wings.

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

Gold Fever Wings
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Gold Fever Wings

I just made a big batch of Gold Fever wings a few days ago. I’m making another tomorrow. That’s how good they are.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, mustard, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 595kcal

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 in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the butter melts, stirring occasionally.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 508IU | 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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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Garlic-Q Wings

Alliger’s House of Wings has some of the most awesome wing sauces I’ve ever had. I just cannot get enough of them. The other really cool thing about Alliger’s is that their website has simple recipes for combining their sauces to make new flavors. Like these Garlic-Q wings. It’s a wonderful combination of, you guessed it, garlic wing sauce and BBQ wing sauce! The garlic sauce by itself is pretty garlicky. Add in some BBQ wing sauce and you get this awesome new taste with just the perfect amount of spice.

Garlic-Q Wings

A Wonderful Marriage Of Two Wing Sauces

Garlic-Q wings are a great way to bring a little something different to the party. We’ve all had garlicky wings. We’ve all had BBQ wings. But Garlic-Q wings? Now, that’s new. And it’s so crazy easy to make!

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 angry wings! They’re meanly good!

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

Garlic-Q Wings
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Garlic-Q Wings

This is a wonderful combination of, you guessed it, garlic wing sauce and BBQ wing sauce!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, BBQ, garlic, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 503kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Remember that if you have to refrigerate your open bottle of wing sauce, 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.

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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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

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!
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 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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Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Fiery Catalina Wings

Despite how simple the sauce on these fiery Catalina wings is to make, it absolutely blew us away! We loved it! A tad of sweetness, a tad bit of tanginess, and a good bit of heat. Of course, you can adjust the heat to your liking, which is why making your own chicken wing sauce is so much more fun than using a sauce out of a bottle.

Fiery Catalina Wings

So Different And So Good

I cook a lot of wings using lots of different sauces, but there’s no doubt that fiery Catalina wings will be common in our house. Everything we need to make them is on-hand, so I can throw together the sauce in no time with no hassle. Perfect.

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.

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

Fiery Catalina Wings
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Fiery Catalina Wings

Despite how simple the sauce on these fiery Catalina wings was to make, it absolutely blew us away! We loved it!
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 643kcal

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 together all ingredients.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | 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

Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Wings

I’m a huge fan of wings, which explains why I started this site! I’ll cook them anyway, anyhow, any time. I first started using an air fryer for wings out of convenience. It didn’t take long for me to realize that an air fryer is one of the best and easiest ways to make outstanding wings. My extra-crispy air fryer wings are as easy as you can get to make, but always give you that just-like-deep-fried crunchy skin and tender, moist meat.

Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Wings

Go Big or Stay Home

I use the biggest wings I can find at the grocery store. I (almost) always buy fresh and I always buy in family packs (to save a few bucks since I do seem to eat a lot of wings!). Big meaty wings make the best extra-crispy air fryer wings. Skinnier wings can be used too, but you’ll need to cook them a little less.

Click here to see my full guide on all wing cooking methods and how to separate the wings.

My air fryer

This is the air fryer I use. For cleanup I wipe it out with a paper towel and toss it into the dish washer. Easy. Though it has a timer, I can’t always hear it. So I set up 2 timers on my phone: one for 12 minutes (that I use twice so I can flip the wings in-between) and one for 6 minutes (for the final cook and crisp).

DASH Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non-stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 1700-Watt, 6 Quart - Aqua
DASH Deluxe Electric Air Fryer + Oven Cooker with Temperature Control, Non-stick Fry Basket, Recipe Guide + Auto Shut Off Feature, 1700-Watt, 6 Quart – Aqua

Also try my honey hot fried wings!

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

Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Wings
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Extra-Crispy Air Fryer Wings

I recommend that you use a rub or seasoning that doesn't contain sugar when you make air fryer wings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy, wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 13kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer’s recommendation.
  • Toss the wing flats and drumettes with the seasoning.
  • Add the wings to the basket (be careful it’s hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
  • Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes for large wings, 10 minutes for smaller ones.
  • Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again (10 minutes for smaller wings) at 375 F.
  • Flip the wings one last time. Increase the temperature to 390 F and cook another 6 minutes (4 minutes for smaller wings).
  • Remove and toss with your favorite wing sauce or sprinkle with more seasoning.

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: 13kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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

Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings

The first time I tasted Dr Pepper & Cream Soda I knew I was going to make a wing sauce with it. I mean that stuff is just flat-out fantastic, especially for a big Dr Pepper fan (me!). So I made the sauce. Happily. And boy, is this ever crazy good.

Classic Dr Pepper flavor, a little creamy sweetness, and just a slight kick of Buffalo sauce, this sauce is fantastic. Each flavor is different. Nothing is lost. You’ll get everything in every single bite. Could this be the perfect wing sauce?

Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings

Uniquely Yummy

I would not change a thing about these Dr Pepper & Cream Soda wings. The flavor is unique and delicious. I like my sauce a bit thick, but not gloppy thick, so I added a little cornstarch at the end to help thicken it up. You can leave it out if you want. After the sauce reduces take a spoon and dip it in the sauce to see if you want it thicker or not.

Sauce On The Side

There’s nothing wrong with serving a bit extra of the sauce on the side for dipping the wings, along with Ranch and blue cheese dressing.

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 Dr Pepper hot wings.

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

Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings
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Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Wings

Classis Dr Pepper flavor, a little creamy sweetness, and just a slight kick of Buffalo sauce, this sauce is fantastic.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: soda, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 521kcal

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 the Dr Pepper, hot sauce and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for about 30 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
  • If you want your sauce a little thicker, place the corn starch in a cup, small bowl or glass. Add in 1/4 cup or so of the sauce and stir to combine. Pour into the sauce pan and stir to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 333IU | 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

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.

Weber Griddle Essential 5 Piece Tool Set
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.

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