I’m officially on the hunt for the perfect wings near my home in Central PA, and so far? It’s been a lot of hype with very little payoff. Time and again, I’m left disappointed with wings that are too dry, too bland or too greasy. And now that it's prime wing season (those golden backyard evenings spent sipping drinks with friends on the patio), my craving is at an all-time high.Great wings should be totally unforgettable, so when I can’t find them, I make them myself. Thankfully, recipe developer, food writer and private chef Sara Tane (@saratane) has created a wing recipe that delivers. Fire up the grill because you're going to want to make these ASAP.Related: The Genius Way to Make Grilled Chicken Skewers 10x Better?? SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & more in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter. ??
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There’s nothing quite like homemade wings that hit all the right notes of sweet, smoky, spicy, citrusy and perfectly charred. Tane has crafted a wing experience that checks every box and then some. Yes, they take nearly an hour to make, but they’re worth every minute.
These wings are a far cry from the sad pub versions that come under-seasoned or over-fried. They’re grilled, which adds a flame-kissed smokiness you can’t fake, and they’re coated in a sticky, lip-smacking glaze made from honey, apricot preserves, Calabrian chiles, and fresh orange juice and zest. And it's the glaze, and one ingredient in particular, that's the key to these winning wings: honey.
As Tane mentions in the video, this recipe was inspired by her server job at a "weird sports bar job in 2014," where customers could ask to get their wings "charred," which meant the wings would get tossed on the grill after they were sauced. Of all the sauces, it was clear that the bee sting sauce, which was basically a hot honey sauce, was the best sauce for charring. Why? Because, as Tane says, "something really magical happens to honey when it touches the grill."
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How to Make These Sticky-Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings
You can get the full, detailed recipe by clicking on the recipe link in Tane's Instagram bio, but to make the glaze, you'll cook honey, apricot preserves, Calabrian chiles, orange zest and orange juice for a few minutes on the stovetop.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, the wings (which are well-seasoned and tossed in olive oil) go onto the hot grill. First, they get a quick char on each side before being tossed with half the glaze and returned to the grill to caramelize and deepen in flavor. This two-step grilling method ensures that the wings stay juicy inside with a sticky, crispy exterior that’s so delicious.
When the wings are cooked, drizzle them with the rest of the glaze and serve with charred scallion ranch sauce (details on that below).
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A Homemade Ranch That Deserves Attention
If you're making these next-level wings, store-bought ranch isn't going to cut it. Sara’s ranch dressing is packed with fresh flavor that's the perfect pairing. Sour cream gives it body, while lemon juice and zest bring tang and even more brightness. Garlic and onion powders give it that unmistakable ranch essence, and scallions add both sweetness and bite.
What sets this ranch apart is the texture and taste of real, fresh ingredients. Once the scallions are charred on the grill, they're finely chopped and stirred into the creamy base, adding a depth you can't get from a bottle. You can thin the dressing to your preferred consistency using milk or buttermilk and season it to taste.
Drizzle it over your wings or dunk with abandon—either way, it ties the whole dish together.
Serve these wings hot, saucy and with a pile of napkins. You may not find the perfect wings out at a restaurant, but now you know they're as close as your grill.
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