Winger’s Sticky Fingers Copycat Recipe

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Published: February 2, 2022Author: Kendra Murdock
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Now you can enjoy these delicious Winger's Sticky Fingers anytime you want. They are a family favorite when we eat out at Winger's. They are so easy to make.
Winger’s Sticky Fingers Copycat Recipe

We crave these Winger’s Sticky Fingers a lot.

Just a few ingredients to make these amazing chicken strips that taste just like the ones you get at the restaurant!

They are the perfect party food and your guests will be so impressed.

How to make copycat Winger’s Sticky Fingers

Only 4 total ingredients needs for these amazing sticky fingers, and one of those ingredients is water. They are so easy to make and you can’t go wrong.

  • Cook the frozen chicken strips on a baking sheet as directed on the package.
  • Mix together the Frank’s Hot Sauce, water, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
Brown sugar and Frank's RedHot Sauce
  • Pour sauce over cooked chicken and serve warm.
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  2.  Sauce Pan – A great 2 quart saucepan with a glass lid. 
  3. Serving Dish – A great serving platter for dinner or parties. 

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Here are more of our favorite chicken recipes

  1. Parmesan Sesame Chicken Strips 
  2. Coconut Chicken Strips with Pina Colada Sauce
  3. Doritos Crusted Chicken Strips
  4. Baked Honey Lime Chicken Tenders
  5. Pineapple Chicken Tenders
Serves: 6

Winger’s Sticky Fingers Copycat Recipe

4.5 from 2 votes
Now you can enjoy these easy and delicious Winger's Sticky Fingers anytime you want. They are a family favorite when we eat out at Winger's.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 25 ounces Frozen breaded chicken strips
  • 6 Tablespoons Frank's Hot Sauce
  • 4 Tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing optional for dipping

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken strips as directed on the back of the package.
  • Heat hot sauce, water and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, until sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour sauce over cooked chicken and serve warm.
  • We like to dip these sticky fingers in ranch dressing – optional.

Notes

We have had success with Frank’s hot sauce. We don’t know why, but the other’s just don’t taste as good! (This is not sponsored, just our opinion.)

Nutrition

Calories: 306 kcal · Carbohydrates: 55 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Cholesterol: 7 mg · Sodium: 235 mg · Potassium: 86 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 54 g · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 52 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Winger’s Sticky Fingers on a plate with celery sticks

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  1. Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says:
    December 1, 2011
    What a great quick fix!
    Mary x
    Reply
  2. Larissa says:
    December 2, 2011
    Gasp. I heart their chicken strips. Thanks so much for sharing. Will be trying sometime soon!

    Just Another Day in Paradise
    Reply
  3. Shante says:
    December 3, 2011
    Yes please!
    Reply
  4. Anonymous says:
    December 9, 2011
    just a heads up for everyone the brown sugar will crystalize i added a smidge of karo syrup still sweet and perfect the next day!
    Reply
  5. Kimberly Odasso says:
    December 13, 2011
    To anonymous: I have this same recipe on my blog, and i've made it SEVERAL times and never had it crystallize. I usually even make extra sauce to keep in the fridge.
    Reply
  6. Anonymous says:
    January 3, 2012
    Will it taste ok with the Buffalo wing sauce that Franks makes? I havent tried the regular sauce but i use the buffalo one for everything!
    Reply
  7. Six Sisters says:
    January 3, 2012
    @Anonymous,

    I've never tried it with any other sauce, but if you like it I'm sure it will still taste so good!
    Reply
  8. Anonymous says:
    January 4, 2012
    I've been waiting for this since I left Utah!! I'm so excited. Also,If you hear anything about Winger's special sauce, I'd love to have a recipe for that too!
    Reply
  9. Anonymous says:
    January 5, 2012
    I am SO craving sticky fingers! But here in Germany is no Wingers! Glad I came across this recipe!
    Reply
    • Darcy says:
      July 20, 2012
      There are 2 Wingers Locations in Germany. Hope you're close to one! I seriously considered an 8 hour drive to go there when I was pregnant with my first. They also sell the sauce and I would have family send it to me when we were stationed at Spangdahlem in Germany. Good luck!
      Reply
    • T. says:
      October 12, 2013
      YES, THERE IS TWO WINGERS IN GERMANY....They are both on the Army post though, one in Darmstadt-Hessen and the other one in Mannheim-RheinlandPfalz
      Reply
  10. alexroliepolie says:
    January 5, 2012
    You can buy the special sauce for $5.00 a bottle at any Winger's. :)
    Reply
  11. Melynda says:
    January 6, 2012
    The special sauce is Winger sauce mixed with ranch :)
    Reply
    • miss.marcedes says:
      June 15, 2012
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      Reply
    • miss.marcedes says:
      June 15, 2012
      That's so funny to hear because I made this last Sunday night & I decided to mix some ranch with some of this leftover sauce.....I thought I made up something new but apparently this Winger's place already thought of that too LOL

      I live in Portland, OR.....we don't have a Wringer's here. I'd never even heard of it until I came across this blog. These Sticky Finger's are to DIE for though!!! So glad I found it :)
      Reply
  12. Anonymous says:
    January 6, 2012
    @ Alex and Melynda- concerning special suace: THANKYOU! I feel like a hole in my heart has been filled. lol. I'm making this right now- complete with the special dipping sauce.
    Reply
  13. April says:
    January 12, 2012
    Will this come out kid friendly or too spicy? Can't wait to make this tonight!
    Reply
    • miss.marcedes says:
      June 15, 2012
      It was a little spicy, I just put a few chicken strips to the side before pouring the sauce over the rest of the chicken.
      Reply
  14. Ammon says:
    January 12, 2012
    Needs a tsp of salt
    Reply
  15. The Ellis' says:
    January 12, 2012
    @April,

    It is a little spicy so I'll usually leave out a few pieces of chicken for my son and then pour sauce on the rest!
    Reply
  16. Sarah says:
    January 31, 2012
    I've made this several times over the years. I also add a tsp or so of karo syrup to it doesn't crystallize. For the kids, mine are 5,3, and 1, add a little ketchup and they are good to go. I think it makes the sauce a little sweeter and not so spicy.
    Reply
  17. Leni says:
    February 5, 2012
    Never heard of this before I saw your post, but I'm so glad we tried it! Huge hit here.
    Reply
  18. Orin, Minette and Sadie Packard says:
    February 17, 2012
    So so yummy! I made this for dinner tonight along with some potato skins and it was just like we were eating out! Thanks so much!
    Reply
  19. Kristianne says:
    February 25, 2012
    Thank you so much! Ee've made these several times since I found it on pinterest and we LOVE them!!!!
    Reply
  20. Ray and Kai says:
    March 26, 2012
    I can't wait to make these! We always go to Wingers for my birthday but this is our first year where there isn't one in the state! My grocery store carries Frank's Hot Sauce, but 4 different kinds, none of which are just plain "Frank's Hot Sauce". Recommendations?
    Reply
    • Six Sisters says:
      March 29, 2012
      We usually use the Buffalo Wings Frank's Hot Sauce, but I'm sure they would all taste great!
      Reply
    • Jessica says:
      September 2, 2020
      we have been trying to save money by not eating out so much .This recipe tastes just like something you would order out! My family loved this. Thanks!
      Reply
  21. Price is Right says:
    April 17, 2012
    I found this recipe on Pinterest! Super yummy and easy to make! We had leftovers so for lunch the next day I put them in a wrap! The sticky fingers,lettuce(i used green leaf) some cheese and a little bit of ranch in a tortilla super yummy lunch!
    Reply
    • miss.marcedes says:
      June 15, 2012
      Oh I hadn't even thought of that....I'm going to make extra next time so I can make some wraps!! Yumm!! Thank you "Price Is Right" for the idea!!
      Reply
  22. brittanymilliken says:
    April 21, 2012
    Don't know the restaraunt- but these sound good!
    Reply
  23. Lauren & Dan says:
    May 18, 2012
    Just made this tonight for dinner, it was SUPER yummy. My husband was impressed. Thank you!
    Reply
  24. Unknown says:
    May 23, 2012
    How many chicken strips are in the package because i got the big costco size?
    Reply
    • Six Sisters says:
      May 24, 2012
      Hi!

      There are usually about 15-20 in the package we use. Thanks!
      Reply
  25. The Bride 2 B says:
    May 30, 2012
    So I tried the recipe and was wondering how I can make crispier chicken? I bought the breaded chicken, but it wasn't as crunchy as it is when I get it at a restaurant.
    Reply
    • Six Sisters says:
      May 31, 2012
      I usually cook my chicken strips for the maximum time so they get as crispy as possible. I also put the sauce on right before serving. Thanks!
      Reply
    • Crystal says:
      July 22, 2013
      I fry the chicken for a couple of minutes after I bake it. Also make sure you let the sauce cool before you coat the chicken
      Reply
  26. Traycee says:
    July 20, 2012
    I am in NY and have never heard of a Wingers, but after reading this post, there is no need to! These things were so simple and so amazing!! These will be a staple in my house on nights that I have no idea what to make!!
    Reply
  27. Leilani Margraff says:
    July 29, 2012
    Making this now(;
    Reply
  28. andrea says:
    August 10, 2012
    OMG this is so yummy! thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Reply
  29. Anastasia says:
    December 10, 2012
    This was so delicious and tasted legit! It really tastes just like the real thing. My husband and I could not get over how great this sauce it.
    Reply
  30. Jael says:
    February 2, 2013
    I waited tables at Winger's for years through my undergrad, and ate more than my fair share of sauce in various ways. Now we live in Arkansas, and today the sticky finger craving hit. For date night tonight, we are whipping up a batch of this sauce, and I.cannot.wait. Also, this sauce will last for weeks in the fridge, in case anyone was wondering. Weeks.
    Reply
  31. Amie Chappel says:
    April 1, 2013
    As soon as I get to the grocery store, I am buying the chicken strips so I can make this!! My kids and I love wings, especially boneless, so this would make a great lunch for us :)
    Reply
  32. Camille says:
    June 1, 2013
    I have never heard of Wingers (I'm a Rhode Island Girl)...but I saw this recipe on Pinterest and I made it tonight for a party an it was a HUGE hit!! It'll be a regular in my recipe box from now on!!
    Reply
  33. April says:
    June 16, 2013
    Made this the other night when I was craving some sticky fingers and didn't really want to spend the money for all of my family! Soooo yummy! Also passed it on to my sister! She loved it! Huge hit!
    Reply
  34. Karri Loewen says:
    September 1, 2013
    Any ideas on the batter for the 'bone-in' version?
    Reply
  35. Dana Blakesley says:
    September 21, 2013
    i have made these several time and use the Frank's sauce. Delicious and so easy. We just dip the chicken in the sauce instead of coating the chicken. The sauce saves well in the frig.
    Reply
  36. Kendra Schappaugh says:
    September 28, 2013
    I made these last night for an easy Friday night dinner for my husband and 3 boys. They were so good, and so easy I will be making these all the time!! I am so happy I found this recipe thanks for posting it!
    Reply
  37. Nikol says:
    October 3, 2014
    Looking. For items to make for a finger food party...think. this will be great...DOING a test run today
    Reply
  38. Cher Bartlett says:
    October 21, 2014
    I live in CA. Where would I find Frank's Hot Sauce? Thanks....... Cher
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      October 29, 2014
      It is sold at most grocery stores. Wal Mart sells it.
      Reply
  39. Denise says:
    January 3, 2015
    Made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit. The Frank's was perfect match with the brown sugar. Even my father liked it and he does usually go for chicken with any heat. Thanks - will be making again and again! =D
    Reply
  40. @alextoailoa says:
    March 4, 2015
    Went to the University of Idaho in Moscow, Id and Wingers was the highlight of the community. Def tried this recipe last year and re did it this time i either deep fry chicken wings or put them in my smoker then saute in the reduced wingers sauce. bomb!
    Reply
  41. Crystal Murri says:
    February 4, 2017
    Would this sauce work with chicken wings!? I need a good sauce for chicken wings for a super bowl party
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      February 7, 2017
      These would work great with chicken wings too!
      Reply
  42. kim daigle says:
    March 18, 2018
    I'm originally from New Hampshire so never had this sauce but I was looking for something sweet and spicy. I love crispy bone-in wings and this sauce was PERFECTION! Thank you!
    Reply
  43. DUANE GOBIN and ALBERTA GOBIN says:
    May 2, 2018
    BETTER YET WE BOTH PREFER CHICKEN WINGS WITH BONE-IN. HOW ABOUT A GOOD RECIPE?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      May 2, 2018
      https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/hometown-honey-chipotle-chicken-wings/ https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/caribbean-jerk-chicken-wings/ https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/slow-cooker-sticky-chicken-wings/ https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/baked-buffalo-wings/
      Reply
  44. DUANE GOBIN and ALBERTA GOBIN says:
    May 2, 2018
    NEED RECIPE TO MAKE CHICKEN WINGS WITH BONE-IN.
    Reply
  45. Haggard Emily Delight says:
    October 28, 2019
    Love this!!!
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      October 28, 2019
      We are so glad that you liked our copycat Winger's sticky fingers. You will love this post of 100 copycat recipes. Here is the link - https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/100-of-best-restaurant-copycat-recipes/
      Reply
  46. Heidi says:
    September 27, 2020
    What brand of frozen breaded chicken strips do you recommend?
    Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      October 15, 2020
      We usually use Tyson or Foster Farms.
      Reply
  47. Elle says:
    September 29, 2020
    Really tasty! Used only 4TB of the recommended 6 of hot sauce and it was still too spicy so we went with 3 the next time and it was right on.

    4 stars

    Reply
  48. Laurie says:
    December 23, 2020
    This has been a family favorite for years now! It's rare to find a recipe that's not only super easy but also super delicious! We use as a dipping sauce for the tenders (Tyson chicken strips are great), and didn't even want or need Ranch. I use Frank's Buffalo Red Hot Wing Sauce every time and yes, do put the entire 1.5 c. of brown sugar. Sounds like a lot but it's perfect :)
    Reply
  49. Cortney says:
    April 20, 2021
    Been making this for years & it's such a great copycat. We usually use it for the salad. Yum!

    5 stars

    Reply
  50. Melissa B says:
    February 26, 2022
    I can't wait to try the recipe tonight. I'm curious - I assumed the red spots in the picture were chili flakes but there aren't any in franks hot sauce or in brown sugar. What else did you add? Or is this a picture of the original wingers dish? Do they use chili flakes?
    Reply
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