35+ Sauces for Chicken Wings (Wing Sauce Recipes)

Looking for a tasty wing sauce? This handy guide covers all of the best sauces for chicken wings – buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, tangy sauces and more!

Want to Save This Recipe?

Enter your email & I'll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!

Save Recipe

By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Platings + Pairings.

With these wing sauce recipes you can take your chicken wings over the top. Even better if you prepare the wings right. I like to bake mine or fry them in the air fryer.

Pick one of your favorite wing sauces from the list below, add a couple chicken wing side dishes, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!

PS – These sauces are also delicious on baked chicken legs, air fried chicken breasts, and air fryer chicken thighs!

The BEST Chicken Wing Sauces

Hand holding spoon dipped into jar of buffalo sauce.
This Buffalo Wing Sauce recipe can be made mild, medium or hot to suit your taste preference. It's the BEST Buffalo Sauce and made with only 4-ingredients!
Buffalo Wing Sauce
Wings arranged on grey plate scattered with cucumbers.
Chinese Chicken Wings are topped with a sweet yet spicy combination of soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and Sambal oelek chili paste.
Chinese Chicken Wings
Lemon pepper in small bowl with gold spoon next to lemon wedges.
This easy Lemon Pepper Sauce recipe is bursting with fresh lemon and cracked black pepper! It’s a game changer for chicken wings, seafood, roasted veggies, and so much more.
Lemon Pepper Sauce
These super duper spicy-zesty, messy-good lemon pepper wings are here to rock your grilling world!
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
If you love Nashville Hot Chicken, you’ll really love these chicken wings that are battered, crispy fried, and slathered in spicy Nashville hot sauce! Boom!
Get the RECIPE from Chili Pepper Madness
Side view of glazed wings on sheet of parchment.
These Vietnamese Chicken Wings are baked in the oven until crisp & coated in a sweet-spicy combination of spices.
Vietnamese Chicken Wings
Sticky Mango Curry Oven Baked Boneless Wings- try these easy, delicious baked wings as a healthier option.
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
These mango habanero chicken wings are like a Buffalo Wild Wings copycat, but low in sugar! Sticky, sweet, spicy and full of flavor!
Get the RECIPE from A Full Living
Baked Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings with Spicy Ranch…a smidge healthier, and so much tastier than the fried version!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Jar of jerk sauce with spoon.
This authentic jerk sauce recipe is jam-packed with spice and an incredible blend of sweet, savory, herbaceous, and warm flavors. Each taste will transport you to the beaches of the Caribbean!
Jerk Sauce
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings. These wings are crispy, garlicky and cheesy, with the perfect crunch.
Get the RECIPE from Well Seasoned Studio
Overhead shot of jalapeno ranch in small jar with spoon, topped with sliced jalapenos.
Jalapeño Ranch is perfect as a dressing, dip or sauce. It’s creamy with a distinct herby flavor but its subtle spicy kick is what keeps you coming back for more!
Jalapeno Ranch
Thai chicken wings are coated and served with a spicy peanut sauce for a delicious appetizer that’s a real crowd pleaser. These baked wings are easy to make
Get the RECIPE from The Cookie Rookie
Football, friends or just a fun dinner, these Asian BBQ Boneless Oven Baked Wings will please the crowd. Find the recipe and more at halfbakedharvest.com
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Grilled Greek Chicken Wings! Made with zesty Greek marinade & 2-zone grilling, these Greek wings are totally juicy with the best crispy skin!
Get the RECIPE from Plays Well with Butter
These sticky teriyaki chicken wings are oven baked or fried until golden brown then tossed with a sticky & sweet teriyaki chicken wing sauce!
Get the RECIPE from Drive Me Hungry
Finger-licking, lip-smacking, best ever harissa chicken wings. Made with red pepper paste, spices, and the perfect amount of sweetness.
Get the RECIPE from Posh Plate
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with a sticky sweet ’n spicy chili lime sauce. These chicken wings are the perfect appetizer for your next party!
Get the RECIPE from Joyful Healthy Eats
These pickleback chicken wings are inspired by a pickleback shot – a shot of whiskey chased with a shot of pickle juice.
Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Thai Peanut Chicken Wings with Fiery Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa – Perfect game day all around crowd pleaser, from halfbakedharvest.com
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Honey mustard chicken wings are a classic party food recipe that’s crispy, sweet, and spicy. The wings are baked to perfection and smothered in a delicious creamy sauce.
Get the RECIPE from Downshiftology
These sweet chili wings are both sweet and spicy; with unique flavors from gochujang and delicately crispy from a light breading.
Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Easy baked Honey Sesame Chicken Wings soak in savory teriyaki marinade, then bake & finish under the broiler to create sticky-sweet glaze!
Get the RECIPE from Plays Well with Butter
Jamaican jerk chicken wings with delicious crispy skin and tender and juicy meat are loaded with flavor. They’re easy to make on the oven, grill, or air fryer.
Get the RECIPE from Ahead of Thyme
The wings are marinated in a mixture of spices combined with brown sugar and soy sauce served with avocado ranch.
Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Cocktail Rings
Side view of container of blue cheese dressing in small jar with spoon.
This is the BEST Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. It takes less than five minutes to make. Super creamy, tangy and loaded with chunky blue cheese. Drizzle it over some Buffalo Wings. 
Blue Cheese Dressing
Hand dipping spoon into green sauce.
This Peruvian Green Sauce (or Aji Verde) is a spicy and versatile condiment. Made with jalapeno, cilantro, and fresh lime juice, plus Greek yogurt to give it a creamy texture. It's an amazing dipping sauce for wings.
Peruvian Green Sauce
Chicken wings in white bowl next to small jar of wing dry rub.
This is the best smoked chicken wing rub! A handful of simple spices work their magic to infuse savory, smoky, and spicy flavors into chicken wings before they’re smoked to crispy perfection. The easiest way to make flavor-packed chicken wings!
Chicken Wing Rub
Small bowl of aji amarillo sauce topped with habanero pepper and surrounded by french fries.
This Aji Amarillo Sauce is a spicy and versatile Peruvian condiment. Spicy yellow pepper paste is blended with creamy and tangy ingredients, leaving you with an outstanding dipping sauce, spread, or dressing.
Aji Amarillo
Restaurant ranch dressing in small glass jar with spoon.
This Restaurant Ranch Dressing is hands down the best, most crave-worthy ranch you've ever had. This recipe can rival any restaurant ranch dressing!
Ranch Dressing
Hand holding spoon dipping into green goddess dressing.
This healthy Green Goddess Dressing takes less than five minutes to make and is loaded with fresh herbs, garlic and tangy lime juice. It’s great on salads, but you can also use it as a dip or as a zesty topping for meat, seafood, chicken or roasted vegetables.
Green Goddess Dressing
Spoon drizzling kecap manis into bowl.
Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce) is a popular Indonesian condiment you can use as a glaze, dressing, marinade, dipping sauce, and more. So sweet and aromatic, this 3-ingredient sauce is easy to make and a must-have in your fridge!
Kecap Manis
White bbq sauce in small jar with spoon.
This Alabama White BBQ Sauce is a rich and tangy twist on traditional barbecue sauce. Made with mayo, horseradish, and seasonings, the bold flavors pair perfectly with grilled meats and so much more!
White BBQ Sauce
Honey mustard dipping sauce in small serving bowl next to honey wand.
This easy homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe is made with just 4-ingredients and the perfect dipping sauce for chicken tenders, pretzel bites, veggies and so much more! It will be ready in 5 minutes! All you need to make it are yellow mustard, dijon mustard, mayonnaise and honey. 
Honey Mustard Sauce

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these chicken wing sauce recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

More Sauce Recipes

What to Serve with Wings

Did you Make Any of These Wing Sauces?

Please leave a comment and rating below, if you loved this round up of sauces for chicken wings. Also, be sure to snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag #platingsandpairings and tagging me @platingsandpairings.

HUNGRY FOR MORE? For more great Platings & Pairings recipes, be sure to follow me on PinterestTikTokFacebookYouTube and Twitter.

Sticky vietnamese chicken wings on serving platter next to small bowl of hot sauce.

35+ BEST Sauces for Wings

Looking for a tasty chicken wing sauce? This handy guide covers all of the best sauces for wings – buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce & so much more! Try these Vietnamese Chicken Wings. Baked in the oven until crisp & coated in a sweet-spicy combination of soy sauce, brown sugar and sambal oelek chili paste.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 
  • Place chicken on a sheet pan lined with foil. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly browned (they will continue to cook after tossing with the sauce).
  • While the wings roast, make the sauce. Combine the soy, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and sambal oelek.
  • When the chicken is browned, transfer the wings to a large bowl. Add half the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Return the wings to the lined sheet pan and arrange in a single layer. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until browned. Remove from the oven.
  • Toss with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Did you make this recipe?Mention @platingsandpairings or tag #platingsandpairings!

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 192mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.1mg

5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

Leave a Comment

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.