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
How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these meatball side dish 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
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- Dipping Sauces for Pizza
- Sauces for Roasted Chicken
- Sauces for Chicken
- Dipping Sauces for Chicken
- Sauces for Ravioli
- Sauces for Meatballs
- Sauces for Pork Chops
- Sauces for Beef
- Sauces for Steak
- Sauces for Tacos
What to Serve with Wings
- Mac & Cheese
- Vinegar Slaw
- Toasted Ravioli
- MORE → 35+ amazing sides for wings!
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25+ BEST Sauces for Wings
Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Wings
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce (Kecap Manis)
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Sambal Oelek chili paste
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
To Garnish
- Cilantro (chopped)
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
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.
