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!

Did you know there’s more than just the classic buffalo sauce and BBQ sauce you can enjoy on your chicken wings?

There’s an entire world of mouthwatering sauce recipes you should explore. From tangy to spicy to sweet, we’ll fill you in on the best sauces for wings so you can have the most delicious wings ever!

Sauce is a must-have accompaniment to your wings…

With these recipes and glazing ideas, you can take your chicken wings to the next level of deliciousness. You’ll be the hit of the party when you show up with an array of sauces, and 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 Sauces for Wings

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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Baked Boneless Honey BBQ Chicken Wings with Spicy Ranch…a smidge healthier, and so much tastier than the fried version!

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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!

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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings. These wings are crispy, garlicky and cheesy, with the perfect crunch.

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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

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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

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Grilled Greek Chicken Wings! Made with zesty Greek marinade & 2-zone grilling, these Greek wings are totally juicy with the best crispy skin!

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These sticky teriyaki chicken wings are oven baked or fried until golden brown then tossed with a sticky & sweet teriyaki chicken wing sauce!

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Finger-licking, lip-smacking, best ever harissa chicken wings. Made with red pepper paste, spices, and the perfect amount of sweetness.

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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.

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Thai Peanut Chicken Wings with Fiery Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa – Perfect game day all around crowd pleaser, from halfbakedharvest.com

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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.

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These sweet chili wings are both sweet and spicy; with unique flavors from gochujang and delicately crispy from a light breading.

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Easy baked Honey Sesame Chicken Wings soak in savory teriyaki marinade, then bake & finish under the broiler to create sticky-sweet glaze!

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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.

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The wings are marinated in a mixture of spices combined with brown sugar and soy sauce served with avocado ranch.

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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.

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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.

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Chicken wings in white bowl next to small jar of wing dry rub.

This is the best Chicken Wing Rub for smoking! 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!

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How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these sauces 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.

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