Winger’s Sticky Fingers Copycat Recipe

Name: Winger's Sticky Fingers Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 (25 ounce) package frozen breaded chicken strips; 6 Tablespoons Frank's Hot Sauce; 4 Tablespoons water; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar

December 1, 2011 at 1:00 pm. | 57 Comments

If there is one thing I crave, it is Winger’s Sticky Fingers.

Winger’s is a restaurant in Utah, Idaho and a few other states and they are famous for their wings and sticky fingers. This has been a family favorite for a few years and we just can’t seem get enough of them! They are always a hit!

My husband and I were cravin’ some sticky finger goodness last weekend so we got some take out and realized we like this copycat recipe more than the original!

And you don’t have to pay a tip! 🙂

Six Sisters Stuff

Serves: 4

Winger's Sticky Fingers Copycat Recipe

10 minPrep Time

10 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

1 (25 ounce) package frozen breaded chicken strips
6 Tablespoons Frank's Hot Sauce
4 Tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar

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 chicken and serve warm.
(Serve with celery and ranch dressing for dipping)

Recipe Type: Main Dish

Notes

*we have only 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.)

https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/wingers-sticky-fingers-copycat-recipe/

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57 Responses to “Winger’s Sticky Fingers Copycat Recipe”

Inside a British Mum's Kitchen December 1, 2011

What a great quick fix!
Mary x

December 1, 2011 at 3:18 pm

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Larissa December 2, 2011

Gasp. I heart their chicken strips. Thanks so much for sharing. Will be trying sometime soon!

Just Another Day in Paradise

December 2, 2011 at 8:44 pm

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Shante December 3, 2011

Yes please!

December 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm

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Anonymous 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!

December 9, 2011 at 3:14 pm

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Kimberly Odasso 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.

December 13, 2011 at 4:15 pm

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Anonymous 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!

January 3, 2012 at 4:51 pm

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Six Sisters 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!

January 3, 2012 at 6:06 pm

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Anonymous 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!

January 4, 2012 at 1:59 pm

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Anonymous January 5, 2012

I am SO craving sticky fingers! But here in Germany is no Wingers! Glad I came across this recipe!

January 5, 2012 at 7:26 am

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- Darcy 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!
  
  July 20, 2012 at 2:20 pm
  
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- T. 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
  
  October 12, 2013 at 12:58 pm
  
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alexroliepolie January 5, 2012

You can buy the special sauce for $5.00 a bottle at any Winger's. :)

January 5, 2012 at 11:10 pm

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Melynda January 6, 2012

The special sauce is Winger sauce mixed with ranch :)

January 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm

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- miss.marcedes June 15, 2012
  
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  June 15, 2012 at 11:12 am
  
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- miss.marcedes 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 :)
  
  June 15, 2012 at 11:13 am
  
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Anonymous 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.

January 6, 2012 at 6:23 pm

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April January 12, 2012

Will this come out kid friendly or too spicy? Can't wait to make this tonight!

January 12, 2012 at 1:47 pm

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- miss.marcedes 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.
  
  June 15, 2012 at 11:18 am
  
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Ammon January 12, 2012

Needs a tsp of salt

January 12, 2012 at 1:53 pm

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The Ellis' 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!

January 12, 2012 at 6:00 pm

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Sarah 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.

January 31, 2012 at 1:38 pm

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Leni February 5, 2012

Never heard of this before I saw your post, but I'm so glad we tried it! Huge hit here.

February 5, 2012 at 5:18 pm

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Orin, Minette and Sadie Packard 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!

February 17, 2012 at 7:44 pm

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Kristianne February 25, 2012

Thank you so much! Ee've made these several times since I found it on pinterest and we LOVE them!!!!

February 25, 2012 at 10:55 pm

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Ray and Kai 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?

March 26, 2012 at 6:43 pm

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- Six Sisters March 29, 2012
  
  We usually use the Buffalo Wings Frank's Hot Sauce, but I'm sure they would all taste great!
  
  March 29, 2012 at 7:42 am
  
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Price is Right 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!

April 17, 2012 at 4:21 pm

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- miss.marcedes 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!!
  
  June 15, 2012 at 11:20 am
  
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brittanymilliken April 21, 2012

Don't know the restaraunt- but these sound good!

April 21, 2012 at 12:46 am

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Lauren & Dan May 18, 2012

Just made this tonight for dinner, it was SUPER yummy. My husband was impressed. Thank you!

May 18, 2012 at 6:35 pm

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Unknown May 23, 2012

How many chicken strips are in the package because i got the big costco size?

May 23, 2012 at 1:46 pm

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- Six Sisters May 24, 2012
  
  Hi!
  
  There are usually about 15-20 in the package we use. Thanks!
  
  May 24, 2012 at 1:24 pm
  
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The Bride 2 B 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.

May 30, 2012 at 3:52 pm

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- Six Sisters 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!
  
  May 31, 2012 at 4:02 pm
  
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- Crystal 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
  
  July 22, 2013 at 10:34 pm
  
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Traycee 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!!

July 20, 2012 at 8:42 am

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Leilani Margraff July 29, 2012

Making this now(;

July 29, 2012 at 7:38 pm

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andrea August 10, 2012

OMG this is so yummy! thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

August 10, 2012 at 6:04 pm

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Anastasia 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.

December 10, 2012 at 10:12 pm

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Jael 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.

February 2, 2013 at 11:50 am

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Amie Chappel 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 :)

April 1, 2013 at 8:34 am

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Camille 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!!

June 1, 2013 at 5:26 pm

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April 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!

June 16, 2013 at 12:10 pm

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Karri Loewen September 1, 2013

Any ideas on the batter for the 'bone-in' version?

September 1, 2013 at 11:27 am

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Dana Blakesley 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.

September 21, 2013 at 1:42 pm

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Kendra Schappaugh 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!

September 28, 2013 at 12:29 pm

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Nikol October 3, 2014

Looking. For items to make for a finger food party...think. this will be great...DOING a test run today

October 3, 2014 at 10:02 am

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Cher Bartlett October 21, 2014

I live in CA. Where would I find Frank's Hot Sauce? Thanks....... Cher

October 21, 2014 at 10:09 pm

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- Cyd October 29, 2014
  
  It is sold at most grocery stores. Wal Mart sells it.
  
  October 29, 2014 at 4:48 pm
  
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Denise 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

January 3, 2015 at 6:15 pm

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@alextoailoa 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!

March 4, 2015 at 11:49 pm

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Crystal Murri February 4, 2017

Would this sauce work with chicken wings!? I need a good sauce for chicken wings for a super bowl party

February 4, 2017 at 11:34 am

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- Cyd February 7, 2017
  
  These would work great with chicken wings too!
  
  February 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm
  
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kim daigle 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!

March 18, 2018 at 7:22 pm

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DUANE GOBIN and ALBERTA GOBIN May 2, 2018

BETTER YET WE BOTH PREFER CHICKEN WINGS WITH BONE-IN. HOW ABOUT A GOOD RECIPE?

May 2, 2018 at 8:40 am

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- Cyd 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/
  
  May 2, 2018 at 12:18 pm
  
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DUANE GOBIN and ALBERTA GOBIN May 2, 2018

NEED RECIPE TO MAKE CHICKEN WINGS WITH BONE-IN.

May 2, 2018 at 8:42 am

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