Asian Zing Wings
Ethnic Palate: Pan-Asia Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling Historic Description: Asian Zing blends sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors often found in Asian cuisine. This sauce became popular in American wing chains that offer fusion dishes, catering to those who enjoy Asian-inspired wings If you like this, you may also like: Thai Chili, Teriyaki
Buffalo Chipotle
Ethnic Palate: American, Mexican Pairing: IPA, Cabernet Sauvignon Historic Description: This sauce blends the tangy heat of Buffalo with the smokiness of chipotle peppers. It became a hit in American wing chains that love to fuse flavors from different regions If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Hot, Chipotle BBQ
Cajun Wings (Dry Rub)
Ethnic Palate: Southern American, Creole Pairing: Amber Ale, Cabernet Sauvignon Historic Description: Cajun seasoning originates from Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun cultures, blending paprika, garlic, and pepper. The dry rub version became a favorite in Southern barbecue joints and wing spots If you like this, you may also like: Blackened Cajun, Cajun Ranch
Chipotle BBQ 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
Cinnamon Chipotle Wings
Ethnic Palate: American, Mexican Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel Historic Description: A unique combination of warm cinnamon and smoky chipotle peppers, this sauce has its roots in Mexican-American fusion cuisine. It offers a sweet-spicy-smoky flavor that’s popular in artisanal wing restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Chipotle Honey
Garlic Parmesan 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.
Honey Garlic Wings
Ethnic Palate: Canadian, Chinese Pairing: Amber Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Honey Garlic is a sauce with roots in Chinese-Canadian cuisine, where sweet and savory flavors are often combined. It's a popular wing sauce in Canadian restaurants and has spread across North America If you like this, you may also like: Honey Mustard, Sweet Heat
Jamaican Jerk Wings
Ethnic Palate: Caribbean Pairing: Lager, Rum-based cocktails Historic Description: Jamaican jerk seasoning dates back to indigenous Arawak cooking, and today it’s a staple in Caribbean cuisine. This spicy, fragrant blend is used on chicken and pork across Jamaica and Caribbean communities worldwide If you like this, you may also like: Caribbean Jerk, Habanero Lime.
Mango Habanero Wings
Ethnic Palate: Caribbean, Latin American Pairing: IPA, Moscato Historic Description: Mango Habanero combines tropical flavors with habanero heat, reflecting the culinary traditions of the Caribbean and Latin America. This sauce has become popular in U.S. wing chains for its sweet-heat combination If you like this, you may also like: Peach Habanero, Pineapple Habanero
Mustard BBQ Wings
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
Original Mambo Wings
Ethnic Palate: American Pairing: Pale Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Originating in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s, Buffalo sauce became a staple of American wings. It was first created at the Anchor Bar when the owner fried leftover chicken wings and tossed them in a mixture of butter and hot sauce. Buffalo Mild is a toned-down version of the classic hot sauce, mostly found in American sports bars and wing joints. If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Buffalo Ranch.
