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6 Homemade Chicken Wing Sauces

Crispy baked or air-fried wings, then buffalo, honey garlic, garlic Parmesan, lemon pepper, sweet chili and gochujang glaze.

By The Weekly Table Editorial ·

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Glazed chicken wings with scallions on a dark plate
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Crispy wings without a fryer

Oven: pat 2 pounds of wings very dry, toss with 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda) and 1 teaspoon salt, and bake on a rack over a sheet pan at 425°F for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping halfway.

Air fryer: cook at 380°F for 20 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket twice, then at 400°F for 3 to 5 minutes to crisp.

Wings are safe at 165°F, but they are more tender at 175°F to 185°F because the connective tissue softens. Toss the hot wings in sauce just before serving. Each sauce below coats about 2 pounds.

  1. Classic buffalo

    • 1/2 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce
    • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

    Whisk the hot sauce into the melted butter until smooth.

    Good with: Blue cheese dressing and celery

  2. Honey garlic

    • 1/3 cup honey
    • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

    Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly syrupy.

    Good with: Sesame seeds and green onions

  3. Garlic Parmesan

    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
    • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Cook the garlic in the butter for 1 minute, toss with the wings, then add the Parmesan and parsley.

    Good with: Ranch dressing

  4. Lemon pepper

    • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    Whisk together and toss.

    Good with: Fries and extra lemon wedges

  5. Sweet chili

    • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

    Stir together and toss.

    Good with: Cucumber salad, jasmine rice

  6. Gochujang glaze

    • 2 tablespoons gochujang
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 garlic clove, grated
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

    Warm gently until smooth and toss. Very spicy brands vary; start with less gochujang.

    Good with: Rice, pickled radish

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