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Copycat Chicken Wing Recipes

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From big game tailgates to satisfying everyday snacks, chicken wings are a favorite choice for all sorts of hungry diners. They’re so deliciously craveable that it’s hard to believe they were essentially ignored by cooks until the invention of the famous Buffalo wing in the 1960s.

These days, an incredible number of restaurants offer unique takes on this simple, affordable, and mouthwatering dish. Here’s a look at a few of the best and how to make them right in your home kitchen.

Collage of 4 different copycat chicken wings.


Real Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings
Why not start where it all began for the modern chicken wing, with the recipe that popularized it at Buffalo’s Anchor Bar? It may be familiar, but perfecting this classic preparation is a surefire winner for any occasion.
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Real Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings
Hooters Wings
Hooters is famous for its unique chicken wings, which are breaded in a crunchy batter-style coating before frying. Use this recipe to replicate that beloved texture and uniquely spicy, sweet, and vinegary sauce.
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Copycat Hooters wings, a small cup of dipping sauce, and celery sticks.
Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing Wings
When you’re looking for wings, it’s hard to beat a place with them right in the name! Among the many unique sauces available at BWW, Asian Zing offers a powerful dose of Asian-inspired flavors with just the right amount of heat.
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Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Asian Zing wings and lemons on a plate.
Wingstop Lemon Pepper Wings
If you’d like to leave the hot sauces behind but still enjoy some flavor-packed wings, try this copycat lemon pepper butter sauce using lemon pepper seasoning. The citrusy, peppery taste amplifies the chicken flavor rather than covering it up like many other styles.
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Copycat Wingstop lemon pepper wings, celery, and dipping sauce on a plate.
Air Fryer Domino’s Garlic Parmesan Wings
Many love the Italian twist on wings provided by Domino’s Garlic Parmesan version, but there’s no need to wait for delivery. Break out the air fryer and satisfy your craving with just a handful of common, affordable ingredients and a mostly hands-off recipe.
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Air Fryer Domino’s Garlic Parmesan Wings
Bonchon Chicken Wings
Bonchon offers a unique take on chicken wings with roots in Korea. Combining a delicate, incredibly crispy fried coating with delicious Asian-inspired sauces, it’s a one-of-a-kind wing that’s surprisingly simple to make at home.
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Bonchon Chicken Wings
Wingstop Louisiana Rub Chicken Wings
Another popular choice at Wingstop, this dry rub brings intense cajun flavors to your wings with a unique combination of common seasonings. Great for when you’re looking for less of a mess but just as much flavor!
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Wingstop Louisiana Rub Chicken Wings
Anthony’s Coal Fired Wings
These distinctive wings skip the fryer and are roasted in the oven instead. But don’t think that the lighter preparation means less taste. A simple, herby marinade produces a unique flavor while the accompanying caramelized onions add a sophisticated touch to this dish, equally at home as a main or appetizer.
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Copycat Anthony's coal fired wings on a large plate.
Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce
Jerk chicken is popular all over the Caribbean, and now you can take Buffalo Wild Wings’ unique take on it into your home kitchen. With a mix of sweetness, tang, and spice, there’s something for everyone looking to satisfy that restaurant-style craving.
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Buffalo Wild Wings Caribbean Jerk Sauce
Nandos Chicken Wings In Air Fryer
There’s nothing quite like the spice of peri peri (or piri piri) chicken, hailing from Portugal and popularized here by the chain Nandos. Follow this recipe to enjoy the same crisp skin, vibrant spice, and juicy interior that you find at the restaurant.
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Air fryer copycat nandos chicken wings.
Wings and Things Garlic Buffalo Wings
Can’t decide between spicy buffalo and pungent garlic? Why not enjoy both in the manner of Wings and Things? It’s a quick and easy modification to traditional hot wings, but one that your taste buds will remember long after your plate is cleared.
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wings and things garlic buffalo wings
Zaxbys Boneless Wings in Hot Honey Mustard Sauce
Don’t feel like fighting to get the meat off the bone? The fried-chicken-focused fast-food chain Zaxby’s is known for its boneless wings, which taste even better in the famous honey mustard sauce. As this recipe shows, they’re easy to recreate at home and ultra-snackable.
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Zaxbys Boneless Wings in Hot Honey Mustard Sauce

No matter what restaurant you’re craving or what sauce you’re in the mood for, there’s guaranteed to be a recipe on this list to satisfy what you’re looking for. With a little practice (and plenty of wings), you may wonder why you ever spent the time and money eating out! Just make sure you make enough wings — with flavors like these, they can go faster than you’d expect!

Copycat Buffalo, lemon pepper, and Asian zing wings.

About Stephanie Manley

I recreate your favorite restaurant recipes, so you can prepare these dishes at home. I help you cook dinner, and serve up dishes you know your family will love. You can find most of the ingredients for all of the recipes in your local grocery store.

Stephanie is the author of CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home, and CopyKat.com's Dining Out in the Home 2.

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  3. Heather Jacoway

    Stephanie,
    I’d love t see a recipe that mimics Lindy’s Fried chicken hot wing sauce!!! We absolutely love this place and would very much enjoy being able to make this from home 🙂

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  4. Emily

    Stephanie!!! The Wingstop Parmesan wings were PERFECT!! Can you do a CopyKat of the Brazillian Citrus Pepper wings from Wingstop?! They’re sooooo good!

    Emily!

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  6. Nonie B

    Thanks for the variety of flavors! I would love to see a recipe for Wing Stop’s Hawaiian sauce! I LOVE this sauce and always ask for extra for dipping!

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      • Larisa Williams

        San-J Sweet and Tangy Polynesian Glazing and Dipping Sauce comes close. I found mine at Fresh Thyme, but it’s also sold at Wal-Mart Online at a minimum. I also used hickory in a smoke box while cooking the chicken, added a Habanero pepper and pineapple paste blended in a wet/dry spice blender to the sauce…used half to glaze while cooking, and half as a finishing sauce.

    • Brenda

      I’d also LOVE a Copykat recipe for Ale Emporium’s Hermanaki wings! I spend part of the year in Indianapolis and part of the year in Florida, and in Florida I always go through withdrawal! (I swear I could live on the Hermanaki boneless chicken fingers!)

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  9. Heather Adams

    I’m looking for T.K.s six pack, zesty Italian wing sauce. It’s not a bottle of the dressing it’s something different it’s dark in color and has a kick. If you could help I’d appreciate it. It’s located in Altoona and Hollidaysburg, Pa.

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  10. Sally

    Hi we like this place called Wing Nutz they have a parmesan curry wing sauce. I would love to find a recipe for it.
    Thanks,
    Sally

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  14. bastisraul

    Reguardless of what your favorite baked wings are, steam them first for 13 min then proceed with the rest of the recipe. Steaming cuts the oven time by 20 % and insures an extremely moist result. 5-6 min under the broiler and you are back to crispy wings or you can finish them off on the grill.

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  17. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me

    My boys were just asking me for wings last night! We love ’em. Thanks for including a couple of mine in this awesome round up! There are so many good ones to try!

    Reply

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