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I love traditional Buffalo-style chicken wings. And I love traditional barbecued chicken slathered in sauce. So why not combine my two loves into a single bite? These tangy Tapatio barbecue wings do that and more. The sauce is spot-on crazy good. Not too ketchupy. Not too vinegary. It has just the right kick with just the right consistency. Tapatio is one of my go-to all-time favorite hot sauces. It makes for great wings!

These tangy Tapatio barbecue wings are quickly becoming a staple in our household. The sauce is so easy to make and all of the ingredients are something we always have on hand. As an added bonus, the sauce is also fantastic on grilled chicken, hamburgers and smoked pulled pork and brisket. It’s a great all-around sauce.
You’ll also want to make these awesome wings:
Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wings
Sweet Baby Ray’s Garlic Parmesan Wings
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Texas Pete Extra Mild Buffalo Wings
Tangy Tapatio Barbecue Wings
Check out my always-growing list of homemade wing sauces and seasonings.
Tangy Tapatio Barbecue Wings
Ingredients
For the wings
- 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
For the sauce
- 1 ¼ cups ketchup
- ¼ cup Tapatio hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated garlic powder
Instructions
For the wings
- Toss wings in sauce before serving.
For the sauce (prepare when you start cooking the wings)
- Combine ingredients in a sauce pan over low heat. Keep warm until ready to use.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.