Black Pepper Wings

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I really love ‘dry’ chicken wings. By dry I mean not pre-sauced. Not ewwwy dry. Good dry. And they don’t have to be complicated either. Like these black pepper wings. Salt. Pepper. Wings. Well, ok, I did have a dipping sauce, but it’s the fantastic out-of-the-bottle Stubb’s Black Pepper Anytime sauce, which is also great as a marinade. The combination of generous amounts of pepper on the wings and pepper in the sauce made for a mighty fine peppery wing extravaganza!

Black Pepper Wings

You don’t want to be shy with the black pepper on these black pepper wings. You want that pepper kick, and even a bit of pepper heat, to come through in every bite.

Stubb’s also makes a wicked habanero sauce that is fantastic on wings.

These little sauce dipping cups are great for serving dipping sauces, if I use them. They’re easy to clean up, too. And they’re also great for dipping nuggets, tenders or even for serving salad dressing.

Also try my crazy good and different chipotle pumpkin wings.

Stubb's Black Pepper Wings
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Black Pepper Wings

I really love ‘dry’ chicken wings. By dry I mean not pre-sauced. Not ewwwy dry. Good dry. And they don’t have to be complicated either. Like these black pepper wings. Salt. Pepper. Wings.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 355kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1253mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Boneless Buffalo Wings

Wow. These boneless Buffalo wings aren’t just sorta good. They’re crazy good. It’s embarrassing how many I devoured, so let’s just say I had more than two. The key to these is double-dredging them and letting the mixture set for 20 minutes before frying. The coating is fantastic. It’s light, not heavy, with just a little heat kick from the cayenne.

Boneless Buffalo Wings

Feeds A Crowd. A Happy Crowd.

I served these boneless Buffalo wings with a wing dipping sauce and your ‘usual’ Ranch dressing.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

Also try my spicy chicken nuggets.

Boneless Buffalo Wings
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Boneless Buffalo Wings

Wow. These boneless Buffalo wings aren’t just sorta good. They’re crazy good. It’s embarrassing how many I devoured, so let’s just say I had more than two. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, chicken nuggets
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 366kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the boneless wings

For the Buffalo wing dipping sauce

Instructions

  • Combine the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder and paprika in a pie plate or shallow bowl.
  • Whisk together the egg and milk in another pie plate or shallow bowl.
  • Working in batches, dip the chicken into the egg mixture, coating well.
  • Shake off excess egg mixture and then roll the chicken in the flour mixture, coating well.
  • Shake off excess flour mixture and return the chicken to the egg mixture, coating well.
  • Shake off excess egg mixture and return the chicken to the flour mixture, coating well.
  • Shake off excess flour mixture and place chicken on a plate and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 F.
  • Working in batches, fry chicken until golden brown and the chicken is done, 5-6 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in the wing sauce. Serve along with Ranch dressing for dipping.

Notes

Also serve these with Ranch or Blue cheese dressing for dipping!

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1867mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Buffalo Wing Marinade

This Buffalo wing marinade recipe makes for good, moist wings, whether you cook your wings in the oven, grill them, or as I usually do on my Weber grill, make them on the Char-Broil Big Easy using my Wingin’ator 3000 modification. The marinade really gives the wings a great spicy flavor without having to sauce them after they are cooked. And even if you do still sauce them, you’ll get flavor all the way through each bite. Not just on the outside.

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Buffalo wing marinade

If you want crispy wings, DO NOT use this recipe for Buffalo wing marinade. Instead, try out my crispy wings recipe.

I cook up a lot of chicken wings. Check out all of my great wing recipes here.

Honey Cholula Wing Sauce
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Buffalo Wing Marinade

Easy marinade for wings (or any chicken, for that matter).
Course Marinade
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, marinade, wings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 388kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together.
  • Pour into a large resealable baggie.
  • Add in the chicken. Shake to coat.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour, flipping every 15 minutes.

Notes

Shake off any excess marinade before cooking the wings.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1436IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cravin’ Cajun Chicken Wings

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I usually make my own sauce when it comes to Cajun-flavored chicken wings. But, for something new I grabbed a bottle of Cravin’ Cajun Wing Sauce from Louisiana Fish Fry Products. Our local grocery store has a number of Cajun-seasoned items. Thankfully. Cravin’ Cajun wing sauce has a nice hot sauce kick to it, sort of like a traditional wing sauce, but with some great southern spice.

Cravin Cajun Wings

So I just made up a batch of wings my usual way, cooking them on the Char-Broil Big Easy for a bit. You can also make them on a grill, smoker, in the oven or in a deep fryer. Then I tossed them in some Cravin’ Cajun sauce and served them with Ranch dipping sauce. Easy. Great.

Want a really great way to cook up a huge batch of kickin’ good chicken nuggets? Just heat your favorite frozen pre-cooked nuggets as the package says, then put them in a large bowl. Pour on the Cravin’ Cajun sauce and toss to coat. Perfect for a huge party and down-right absolutely delicious!

I’m a big fan of Cajun-flavored or Cajun-inspired wings. Try my Cajun honey lime, Cajun wings with dipping sauce, and my Cajun Bay (a fantastic mix of Cajun and Old Bay seasonings!) wings.

Cravin Cajun Wings
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Cravin’ Cajun Chicken Wings

Cravin’ Cajun wing sauce has a nice hot sauce kick to it, sort of like a traditional wing sauce, but with some great southern spice.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 272kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes
  • 1 batch Fire-Eater Poultry Rub
  • ½ bottle Cravin' Cajun Wing Sauce warmed

Instructions

Notes

Serve with some Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 191mg | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Crispy Chipotle Wings

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Chicken wings are my favorite dish, and I sure have made them a lot of different ways with lots of different sauces. From homemade, to bottled, I can’t get enough wings. I’ll make them at home, and I’ll eat them at restaurants or bars. It’s hard to pick a favorite… until now. These crispy chipotle wings are my all-time favorites. A little heat, a little smokiness, and a little sweet. Everything you could want in a wing, and crunchy to boot. Grab some paper towels and scoot up to the table and get busy!

Crispy Chipotle Wings

I made these crispy chipotle wings on my Char-Broil Big Easy. Used to be, I couldn’t get super-crispy wings in the Big Easy without finishing them on a grill. Not any more. My crispy wing technique gets it done and done good on the Big Easy or in the oven. Give it a shot. It’s as good as deep-fried but without the oil.

Also try my raspberry chipotle wings.

Crispy Chipotle Wings
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Crispy Chipotle Wings

These crispy chipotle wings are my all-time favorites. A little heat, a little smokiness, and a little sweet. Everything you could want in a wing, and crunchy to boot. Grab some paper towels and scoot up to the table and get busy!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy, spicy, wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 401kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

For the sauce

  • Combine all ingredients except the salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Season with salt and let simmer slowly until thickened slightly.

Notes

Serve with Ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1346IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Thai Curry Wings

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The first time I tried the Thai Curry Wings at Buffalo Wild Wings I was blown away. It was in West Chester, Ohio, and I remember it like it was yesterday because I absolutely loved the combination of coconut, curry and just a bit of heat. I could’ve just licked the sauce off the wings, but then we were in a public place and that would’ve been awkward. Ever since I’ve been looking for a version of BW3’s sauce, and here it is. The perfect copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Thai Curry wings. Now I can lick the sauce off the wings in the privacy of my own home!

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Thai Curry Wings

I could not find Thai chile peppers in our supermarket, so I had to go to plan B. I picked up a few packages of dried cayenne peppers, reconstituted them, and chopped them up. It was a great save. These Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Thai Curry wings came out fantastic.

I found the Shan chicken white karahi mix in the Pakistani section of our international supermarket. If you can’t find it nearby you can always order it online.

I store my homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out thirty minutes to an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot food!

Also try my copycats of BW3s spicy garlic, Mango Habanero and Parmesan garlic wings.

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Thai Curry Wings
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Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Thai Curry Wings

You might end up with leftover sauce. That’s a good thing.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Asian wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 372kcal

Ingredients

For the Wing Sauce

Instructions

For the sauce (start cooking when you start the wings)

  • Mince the peppers and then pound in a mortar and pestle or grind into a paste using the side of a knife blade. You want the peppers to form a paste.
  • Place the peppers and remaining ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until the ingredients are combined.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring occasionally, while the wings are cooking. You want the sauce to thicken slightly.

Notes

NOTE: I could not find Thai peppers at our grocery store. You can substitute jalapenos or serranos for more heat. Preferably you want to use a red pepper. I bought dried cayenne peppers, which I then reconstituted in hot water for 1 hour. I then removed the seeds and minced the peppers into a paste.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Anchor Bar Wings

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Eating wings at the Anchor Bar is on my bucket list, and not near the bottom of the list either. It would be somewhat of a pilgrimage for me. Until I can get there to devour some original Buffalo wings, I’ll have to ‘settle’ for my homemade wings tossed with the real-deal-authentic-wing-sauce. I don’t consider it settling at all, because these wings were fantastic. Just the right amount of heat and absolutely great seasoning. This is bottled magic right here. I could’ve definitely had more. And more.

Anchor Bar Wings

A True Classic

I ordered Anchor bar wing sauces online. I found the prices to be quite reasonable as was shipping. They now have a number of different varieties available, from the mild to the hot. And even a delicious BBQ-inspired wing sauce! Don’t be shy, back up the truck and get as many sauces as you can fit into your pantry. They won’t last long.

Also try my kickin’ Bayou Blast wings.

Anchor Bar Wings
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Anchor Bar Wings

I ordered Anchor bar wing sauces online. I found the prices to be quite reasonable as was shipping. Don’t be shy, back up the truck and get as many sauces as you can fit into your pantry. They won’t last long.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 312kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

Nutritional values do not include rub or sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 191mg | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cajun Bay Chicken Wings

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A few weeks ago I made a beer-can chicken recipe that used a 50/50 combination of Cajun seasoning and Old Bay seasoning. I instantly fell in love with the combination. A little heat, a little sweet, cloves, allspice, paprika… just about all you could imagine. I knew right then and there that I wanted to use the same mix on chicken wings. And so my Cajun Bay chicken wings were born. And oh how good they were. I served them dry, not sauced. Just that great combination of Cajun and Old Bay seasonings, with a little Ranch dressing on the side for dipping. The flavor combination was fantastic, and one you will see here again soon.

Cajun Bay Chicken Wings

Once the wings are cooked, you can dust them with more of the Cajun and Old Bay mix if you want even more pronounced flavors. I skipped it since my wife isn’t quite the fan of Old Bay as I am. She doesn’t like cloves or allspice so much. That’s one nice thing about this mix. You still get those flavors, but they are toned down a bit because of the addition of the Cajun seasoning.

I’m a big fan of Cajun-flavored or Cajun-inspired wings. Try my Cravin’ Cajun and Cajun honey lime wings, and my Cajun wings with dipping sauce.

Cajun Bay Chicken Wings
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Cajun Bay Chicken Wings

Once the wings are cooked, you can dust them with more of the Cajun and Old Bay mix if you want even more pronounced flavors.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun, Old Bay, wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 320kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the wings

Instructions

For the wings

Notes

If you want to add more seasoning to the wings after they are cooked make another batch using 1/2 tablespoon each of the Cajun and Old Bay seasonings. Sprinkle the cooked wings with the mix just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Chipotle Blackberry Wings on the Char-Broil Big Easy

Note: This recipe was developed using the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer. If you are cooking using the Char-Broil Smoker-Roaster Grill you should cook with the lid open and the temperature set to High. You might also need to adjust the cooking time.

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 with the Wingin’ator 3000, 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 on the Char-Broil Big Easy

To cool off the heat a bit, I served these chipotle blackberry wings on the Char-Broil Big Easy with our buffalo wing dipping sauce. Oh, and don’t like blackberry? Try this same recipe with raspberries!

I store my homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out thirty minutes to an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot food!

Love your Big Easy as much I love mine? Check out my Big Easy Add-Ons page and my free Big Easy eCookbook!

Chipotle Blackberry Wings on the Char-Broil Big Easy
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Chipotle Blackberry Wings on the Char-Broil Big Easy

The sauce is what makes these wings fantastic. A nice sweetness and a nice smoky heat. Perfect.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Big Easy, Char-Broil, spicy, wings
Prep Time 16 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 490kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the sauce

Instructions

Notes

Serve with a little Ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1179IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Chik’N-Lik’N Chicken Wings

Just because it doesn’t say ‘wing sauce’ on the label doesn’t mean it isn’t going to be good on wings. And actually, Chik’N-Lik’N chicken wings aren’t just good. They’re flat-out delicious. I devoured these wings like I hadn’t eaten in weeks. A little savory, with a light mustardy tang and just a bit of spiciness, I can see why people love this sauce on more than chicken.

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ChikN-LikN Chicken Wings

I didn’t use up the entire bottle of sauce on my Chik’N-Lik’N chicken wings, although I certainly could’ve made a few more batches of wings and loved every one of them. No, I saved some for roasted chicken and even burgers. The sauce was delicious on both. This is one great sauce to keep on hand, even substituting it for ketchup for fries! I also loved it on chicken roasted on my Char-Broil Big Easy.

Also try my Cajun Power wings. They are further proof that the bottle doesn’t have to say ‘wing sauce’ to also be great on wings!

Chik'N-Lik'N Chicken Wings
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Chik’N-Lik’N Chicken Wings

Just because it doesn’t say ‘wing sauce’ on the label doesn’t mean it isn’t going to be good on wings. And actually, Chik’N-Lik’N chicken wings aren’t just good. They’re flat-out delicious.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Appetizer
Keyword wings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 serving
Calories 312kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips discarded
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Fire-Eater Rub to taste
  • Chik'N-Lik'N BBQ Sauce to taste

Instructions

Notes

Nutritional values do not include rub or sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 191mg | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.