Hot Wings at Home 3 Ways
Three sauces, one batch of perfectly seasoned wings. Whether you crave fiery, savory, or sweet, this recipe has your flavor fix covered.
Equipment
- Air fryer or oven with baking sheet
- Saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs or spatula
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds chicken wings thawed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Traditional Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup buffalo-style hot sauce
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Spicy Soy & Sesame Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sambal chili paste or sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1-2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Citrus Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Blue Cheese Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Milk if needed for thinning
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Wings
- In a large mixing bowl, toss wings with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let them rest for 10-15 minutes while you preheat your cooking method: 375°F for air fryer, 425°F for oven.
Step 2: Cook the Wings
- Air Fryer: Place wings in a single layer (multiple batches if needed). Cook 10 minutes, shake and flip, another 10 minutes, flip again, then final 10 minutes for golden crisp wings.
- Oven: Arrange wings on a lined baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, flip, then bake an additional 20-30 minutes until crisp and golden.
Step 3: Traditional Buffalo Sauce
- In a saucepan, combine buffalo hot sauce and butter over medium heat. Stir until bubbling and smooth. Toss one portion of wings in this sauce.
Step 4: Spicy Soy & Sesame Sauce
- In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sambal/sriracha, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, and sesame oil over medium heat until slightly thickened. Toss a second portion of wings in this sauce.
Step 5: Citrus Honey Mustard Sauce
- In a bowl, mix honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and cracked black pepper. Toss the final portion of wings in this sauce.
Step 6: Blue Cheese Dressing
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, onion powder, vinegar, blue cheese, salt, and pepper. Thin with milk if needed. Serve alongside the wings with celery sticks.
Step 7: Serve
- Divide the wings by sauce onto a serving platter, serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and fresh celery.
Notes
Store cooked wings and sauces separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Blue cheese dressing keeps for up to 7 days in the fridge. Reheat wings in the oven or air fryer for best crispiness.