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Alabama White Wing Sauce

By Bryan Roof

Published on January 24, 2026

Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes ¾ cup (enough to sauce 3½ pounds of wings)

Alabama White Wing Sauce

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise¼ cup minced fresh chives2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons prepared horseradish1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon pepper¾ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Before You Begin

Scallions can be substituted for chives.

Instructions

  1. Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup minced chives, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon pepper, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne together in large bowl. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.) Add wings to sauce and toss to combine. Serve.
Alabama White Wing Sauce
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Christine Tobin.

Alabama White Wing Sauce

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By Bryan Roof

Published on January 24, 2026

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Time

10 minutes

Yield

Makes ¾ cup (enough to sauce 3½ pounds of wings)

Ingredients

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Why This Recipe Works

Alabama-style barbecue sauce is a mayonnaise-based sauce pumped up with generous amounts of sharp vinegar and pungent horseradish. Traditionally served with smoked chicken, this sauce is the perfect accompaniment to chicken wings, especially grilled wings.

Before You Begin

Scallions can be substituted for chives.

Instructions

  1. Whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup minced chives, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon pepper, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne together in large bowl. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.) Add wings to sauce and toss to combine. Serve.
  2. 2.Enjoy!
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