Szechuan Wings

Ethnic Palate: Mexican, American Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel Historic Description: Chipotle peppers are smoked and dried jalapeños, traditionally used in Mexican cuisine. Chipotle BBQ blends smoky Mexican flavors with American barbecue, becoming a hit in Mexican-American fusion restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Honey Chipotle

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