What are the ingredients in Wendy’s Saucy Nuggets?

Wendy’s Saucy Nuggets are made from 100% white meat chicken that's breaded and cooked until crispy. The sauces include ingredients like honey, BBQ sauce, garlic, hot sauce, Parmesan, and soy-based glazes depending on the flavor.

What are the 7 flavors of Wendy’s Saucy Nuggets?

The seven flavors are Spicy Honey BBQ, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo, Spicy Ghost Pepper, Honey Mustard, Sweet & Sour, and Spicy Asian Chili. Each one brings a unique blend of sweet, tangy, spicy, or savory notes.

Are Wendy’s Saucy Nuggets still available?

As of 2025, Wendy’s Saucy Nuggets are no longer on the permanent menu and were offered as a limited-time release. That’s why making this copycat recipe at home is the perfect solution for year-round cravings.

What are Wendy’s nuggets breaded with?

Wendy’s nuggets are breaded with a flour-based mix seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and other spices. The texture is crisp but light, allowing sauces to stick without getting soggy.

Wendy’s Saucy Nuggets Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 boneless chicken breasts

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup cornstarch

1 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper

Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauces (choose one or more):

Spicy Honey BBQ – ¼ cup BBQ sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp vinegar

Garlic Parmesan – 2 tbsp butter, 2 garlic cloves minced, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, ½ tsp Italian herbs

Buffalo – ¼ cup hot sauce, 2 tbsp butter, ½ tsp garlic powder

Ghost Pepper – 2 tsp ghost pepper sauce, 2 tbsp mayo, juice of ½ lime

Honey Mustard – 1 tbsp mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp mayo, splash lemon juice

Sweet & Sour – 2 tbsp apricot jam, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp ketchup, 1 tsp rice vinegar

Spicy Asian Chili – 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, ½ tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Cut chicken into nugget-sized pieces.

2. Marinate in buttermilk with spices for at least 1 hour.

3. Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl.

4. Dredge marinated chicken pieces in flour mix and coat thoroughly.

5. Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden.

6. Let drain on a wire rack for crispness.

7. In a small bowl, mix your chosen sauce ingredients.

8. Toss hot nuggets in the sauce while still warm.

9. Serve immediately with sides or a homemade Frosty.

Notes

You can make sauces ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

For meal prep, freeze unsauced nuggets and reheat in an air fryer.

Perfect for parties, game nights, or kids’ meals.

Author: EmilyFrost
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 nuggets
Calories: 340
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 740mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 65mg