6 Incredible Homemade Wing Sauces That Will Take Your Chicken to the Next Level!
Whether you love your wings tangy, creamy, sweet, smoky, or spicy, these six homemade sauces are guaranteed to transform every bite. From Southern BBQ classics to rich garlic Parmesan and sticky honey glazes, there's a flavour here for everyone.
1 Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp prepared horseradish
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1½ tsp coarse black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp honey (optional)
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Method
Whisk all ingredients together until silky smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before tossing through hot wings or serving as a dipping sauce.
2 Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
4 tbsp unsalted butter
6 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
60g cream cheese (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp lemon juice
Method
Melt the butter over medium-low heat and gently cook the garlic until fragrant. Pour in the cream and cream cheese, then whisk until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan, seasonings, parsley, and lemon juice. Simmer gently until thick and creamy before coating freshly cooked wings.
3 Creamy Ranch Sauce
Ingredients
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup buttermilk
2 tbsp grated Parmesan
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley
½ tsp dried dill
½ tsp dried chives
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp white vinegar
½ tsp sugar
Method
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving so the herbs have time to develop their full flavour.
4 Creamy Honey Mustard Sauce
Ingredients
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 tbsp yellow mustard
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1ttsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
Method
Whisk together the mayonnaise, both mustards, and honey until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly, and refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.
5 Honey Garlic Soy Butter Sauce
Ingredients
3 tbsp unsalted butter
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp cornflour
2 tbsp water (for slurry)
2 tbsp chopped spring onions
Method
Melt the butter and gently sauté the garlic. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sugar, sesame oil, water, and seasonings. Simmer for several minutes before adding the cornflour slurry. Cook until glossy and thickened, then finish with chopped spring onions.
6 Classic Mambo Sauce
Ingredients
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp pineapple juice
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp cornflour
2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Method
Combine all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes. Stir in the butter until melted, then whisk in the cornflour slurry. Continue cooking until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and perfect for coating crispy wings.
Which wing sauce are you trying first?