35 Wing Sauce Recipes for Game Day

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35 Wing Sauce Recipes for Game Day1/35 Honey Mustard Wing Sauce 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change from spicy Buffalo sauce, try these sweet and sticky wings. There’s a good chance they’ll become your new favorite! —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York You need only six ingredients to make this game-day appetizer. Turmeric and spicy brown mustard lend a little heat while honey amps up the sweetness in this wing sauce recipe that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Editor’s Tip: Also

ever browsed a menu and thought, “What are boneless wings“?

ever browsed a menu and thought, “What are boneless wings“? We’re here to demystify this type of wing and tell you how are boneless wings made. Taste of Home Spicy Thai SauceThis spicy sauce may require a few extra ingredients, but the flavor is unbeatable! Made with fresh ingredients like cilantro, lime juice and ginger root, this fiery chicken wing sauce recipe is a mouthwatering choice for a tailgate spread. Go to Recipe 2/35 Taste of Home Buffalo Wing SauceStick to the classics at your next tailgate with this Buffalo chicken wing sauce recipe. This famous recipe combines Louisiana-style hot

Try using it to make Buffalo chicken tenders

sauce, butter, molasses and cayenne pepper for a finger-lickin’ good experience. Try using it to make Buffalo chicken tenders. Go to Recipe 3/35 4/35 Sticky Chicken Wing Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll want to keep an extra stack of napkins nearby once people start reaching for these sweet and sticky wings. The brown sugar marinade makes every bite finger-lickin’ good! —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland Keep plenty of napkins around for these sweet and saucy wings. Marinated in brown sugar, soy

Fresh chives are a colorful addition if you have them on

sauce, teriyaki sauce and Creole seasoning, these wings have a sticky, caramelized exterior for a delectable bite. Leave the wings in the fridge overnight and pop them in the oven before the game starts for a winning treat. 5/35 Homemade Ranch Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Why buy bottled ranch when this homemade ranch dressing recipe is so easy to make—and tastes so much better! Fresh chives are a colorful addition if you have them on

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

hand. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Why would you dip your wings in bottled ranch when this homemade ranch dressing recipe is so easy to make—and tastes so much better! The recipe calls for a range of seasonings including onion, fresh garlic, ground mustard and dill. Fresh chives are a colorful addition if you have them on hand. 6/35 Maple Pepper Glaze 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sticky Maple Pepper Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 40 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

This is one of my favorite appetizers to make over the holidays!

This is one of my favorite appetizers to make over the holidays! The coarse ground pepper cuts the sweetness of the maple syrup by adding just the right amount of heat. These chicken wings are best fresh out of the oven (they are nice and crispy), but they are also delicious if made ahead and kept warm in a slow cooker. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta A tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy flavors, this chicken wing sauce recipe uses pepper, garlic and soy sauce to balance out the sweetness from the maple syrup for the perfect flavor. Enjoy these wings

fresh out the oven for a hot and crispy bite

fresh out the oven for a hot and crispy bite. 7/35 Spicy Butterscotch Wing Sauce 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the wings with melted brown sugar. —Aaron Salazar, Westminster, Colorado Elevate your game-day gathering with these butterscotch wings. Infused with heat from Sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes, these wings are covered in a bread crumb topping mixed with chili peppers for a sweet-spicy delight.

Try these out if you’ve been stuck in a chicken wing rut

If you prefer more mild foods, don’t worry: The rich butterscotch sauce helps tame the heat. 8/35 Lemon-Pepper Butter 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These lemon-pepper wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you’ve been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin This simple sauce combines butter and lemon-pepper seasoning for a creamy and bright chicken wing. Add

grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor. 9/35 Ginger-Orange Wing Sauce 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 50 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The sweet-and-sour sauce in this recipe was originally for pork spareribs, but my family has always enjoyed it this way. The longer the wings sit in the ketchup, ginger and orange marmalade sauce, the better they taste. They can be served warm or cold.-Lora Fletcher, Lyons, Oregon Marinate your chicken wings in a mixture of ginger, soy

sauce and orange marmalade

sauce and orange marmalade. You can add a little heat to the sauce, too, with a dash of cayenne pepper. 10/35 Nashville BBQ Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 1.5 cups. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Nashville BBQ sauce is vinegar-forward with smoky undertones. Use it on your favorite grilled or smoked meats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen This super smoky barbecue sauce is a great way to fake a grilled or smoked flavor when it’s too cold to cook outside. The sauce uses cider vinegar to balance the smoky and sweet ingredients. 11/35

I doubled the recipe, and was I glad I did!

Peanut Wing Sauce 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A pleasant, mild blend of peanut and curry flavors makes up the sauce for these wings. I doubled the recipe, and was I glad I did! The tasty wings were devoured. —Kristen Proulx, Canton, New York Made with only a handful of ingredients, this chicken wing sauce recipe brings a fusion of flavors with creamy peanut butter, curry powder, sweet honey and soy sauce blended together. Don’t be surprised when these tasty wings are devoured! 12/35 Cranberry Hot

My daughter’s friends can’t get enough of these wings

Wing Sauce 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cranberry wings remind me of all the wonderful celebrations and parties we’ve had through the years. My daughter’s friends can’t get enough of these wings. —Noreen McCormick Danek, Cromwell, Connecticut If you like cranberry meatballs, you need to try this wing sauce. Fire up your slow cooker to make this mouthwatering recipe. 13/35 Chili-Lime Wing Sauce 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who would

have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good? Family and guests alike will scramble to ensure they get more than one of these utterly delicious wings – so be sure to make extras! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen This mixture of sweet maple syrup, bold chili sauce and tangy lime juice just might surprise you with how utterly delicious it is. You’ll want to make sure you have extra batches on deck for those barbecue gatherings! 14/35 Blue Cheese Dressing 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

My mother-in-law gave me this homemade blue cheese dressing over 30 years ago

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law gave me this homemade blue cheese dressing over 30 years ago. It’s a delicious salad dressing, but we also like it as a dip with corn chips. —Sharon McClatchey, Muskogee, Oklahoma 15/35 Sweet and Tangy Wing Glaze 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the convenience of slow-cooker recipes for get-togethers. Start these sweet and sour chicken wings a few hours ahead of

and you’ll have fantastic appetizers ready when your guests arrive

time and you’ll have fantastic appetizers ready when your guests arrive. —Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan These wings are an ideal make-ahead appetizer. Toss them in the slow cooker and top them with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce before leaving them to cook for a few hours. 16/35 Homemade Spicy Hot Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 5 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this spicy recipe one day using what I had available from my garden: hot peppers, carrots, onions and

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