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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Garlic Parmesan Sauce Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat

    Published: Apr 5, 2022 · Modified: May 15, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This copycat BWW garlic parmesan sauce is just as creamy and packed with flavor as the original. A creamy sauce is loaded with garlic, parmesan, and spices to create a sauce that's rich, full of flavor, and has just the right amount of heat.

    Wings covered in Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce, served on a white plate. more sauce in a bowl on the right.

    This delicious sauce is everything I've always loved about its B-Dubs counterpart. It's also so easy to make, which is a huge bonus!

    BWW Garlic Parmesan Sauce

    This was inspired by my other copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Asian zing sauce recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing buffalo wings recipe.

    Ingredients

    You'll only need a few basic ingredients to make this sauce. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

    • Roasted garlic
    • Mayonnaise
    • Corn syrup
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Lemon juice
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Thyme
    • Marjoram
    • Oregano
    • Basil
    • Red pepper flakes
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • Minced jalapeno pepper

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    This is an incredibly simple recipe. It only takes 3 steps to make!

    Step 1: Roast the Garlic

    Roast your garlic using this simple air fryer roasted garlic or oven roasted garlic recipe.

    Step 2: Mix the Remaining Ingredients

    While the garlic is roasting in the air fryer, mix the remaining ingredients with a whisk until smooth and creamy.

    Step 3: Complete the Sauce

    After the garlic is finished roasting, let it cool for about 5 minutes, then squish it into the sauce. Mix well and refrigerate.

    Hint: For the best flavor, make this sauce the night before so the flavors can meld for hours.

    Closeup shot of Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce in bowl

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this BWW garlic parmesan sauce.

    • Plain Yogurt - If you don't have mayonnaise, you can use plain yogurt.
    • Sugar - If you don't have corn syrup, just use sugar.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this garlic parmesan sauce recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Mild - Omit the red pepper flakes and jalapeno for a mild version.
    • Salad Dressing - Transform this dip into a salad dressing by thinning it out with a bit of olive oil, water, or cream.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this spicy mayo sauce.

    Storage

    Store this sauce in a jar with a lid (like a mason jar) for up to a week in the refrigerator.

    Tips

    While this is an incredibly easy recipe, I have a couple of tips to help make it the best it can possibly be.

    • If possible, use my air fryer roasted garlic recipe for your garlic. It always comes out amazingly delicious.
    • Don't be afraid to really attack this sauce when you whisk. The more incorporated the better.
    • I like to make this sauce the day before so it has plenty of time for the flavors to meld.
    Closeup shot of spoonful of Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce over bowl of more sauce

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this BWW garlic parmesan sauce? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about garlic parmesan sauce.

    How long is this sauce good?

    It will last for about a week in an air-tight container in the fridge.

    What can I serve with this sauce?

    Try serving it with wings, chicken strips, chicken tenders, fried fish, pork chops, and even beef.

    Will making substitutions change the flavor?

    If you use the substitutions listed in the substitutions sections, you won't notice any appreciable change in flavor.

    A plate of chicken wings covered with Garlic Parmesan Sauce Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat.

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    Garlic Parmesan Sauce

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    A plate of chicken wings covered with Garlic Parmesan Sauce Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat.

    Garlic Parmesan Sauce Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat

    Karin and Ken
    This copycat Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce is so easy and so good on so much. Try this BWW garlic parmesan sauce today.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Chill Time 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 9 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1
    Calories 1686 kcal

    Equipment

    • rimmed baking sheet
    • Aluminum foil
    • Resealable bag
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowl
    • whisk
    • large bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound chicken wings

    Roasted Garlic

    • air fryer roasted garlic or oven roasted garlic recipe.
    • 6 cloves roasted garlic peeled, crushed
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon sugar or corn syrup
    • 2 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon basil
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • Grab a resealable bag and throw wings inside. Add enough oil to coat and dump on baking sheet covered in tinfoil. Sprinkle wings with salt and pepper. Bake the chicken wings for 60 minutes and golden brown.
      Raw chicken wings on a foil lined baking sheet
    • Roast a bulb of garlic inside your air fryer or oven. You'll be glad you did. Our air fryer roasted garlic or oven roasted garlic recipe is a definite keeper.
    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce.
    • While the garlic is cooking, combine mayo, sugar or syrup, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, cider vinegar, thyme, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Whisk until blended and smooth.
    • Allow garlic to cool so able to handle and is soft, around 5 minutes. Squeeze garlic cloves out of bulb. Crush cloves using a fork and add to sauce. Whisk until blended.
      Roasted garlic crushed and added to the bowl.
    • Mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours but ideally overnight.
      Prepared Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce after resting in the fridge overnight.
    • Toss sauce with hot wings in a heat-safe dish
      chicken wings coated in Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Sauce and served on a white plate.
    • or serve as a dip on the side.
    • Enjoy every bite!
      Closeup photo of a spoonful of Buffalo wild wings garlic parmesan sauce. the spoon is held above a bowl of sauce.

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    Notes

    • If possible, use my air fryer roasted garlic recipe for your garlic. It always comes out amazingly delicious.
    • Don't be afraid to really attack this sauce when you whisk. The more incorporated the better.
    • I like to make this sauce the day before so it has plenty of time for the flavors to meld.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1686kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 51gFat: 154gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 61gMonounsaturated Fat: 56gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 242mgSodium: 2234mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 846IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword buffalo wild wing, creamy garlic parmesan
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