Louisiana Hot Wings

Ethnic Palate: Italian, American Pairing: Pilsner, Sauvignon Blanc Historic Description: This sauce combines Italian culinary staples—garlic and Parmesan cheese. It originated in American-Italian kitchens and became popular in chain restaurants that serve wings. It’s most commonly found in Italian-American eateries and wing places in the U.S. If you like this, you may also like: Garlic Butter, Truffle Parmesan.

Ethnic Palate: Southern American Pairing: Pale Ale, Chardonnay Historic Description: Mustard-based BBQ sauce, which originated in South Carolina, offers a tangy, sharp alternative to tomato-based BBQ sauces. It’s a staple in Southern BBQ joints and has made its way to wing restaurants nationwide If you like this, you may also like: Honey Mustard, Bourbon BBQ

Ethnic Palate: Mediterranean, Central European Pairing: Lager, Sauvignon Blanc Historic Description: Paprika is a key spice in Central European and Mediterranean cuisines, particularly in Hungarian and Spanish cooking. As a dry rub, paprika adds a smoky, earthy flavor to wings, often found in Mediterranean or gourmet wing restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Blackened Cajun, Lemon Pepper.

Ethnic Palate: Southeast Asian, Thai Pairing: Belgian Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Sweet chili sauce originates from Thailand, where it's often used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and fried dishes. In recent decades, it has gained global popularity, particularly in the U.S. as a wing sauce If you like this, you may also like: Thai Chili, Mango Habanero