25 Best Chicken Wing Recipes for the Ultimate Game Day Feast
They're all finger-lickin' good.
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If you're watching the Super Bowl this year, then wings are a must! After all, buffalo wings are one of the most popular game day foods for the football season (along with pizza and party dips, of course). But did you know that you can make your own chicken wings from scratch? It’s easier than you might think! Just look at these easy chicken wing recipes for ideas that are hot and spicy or sticky and sweet.
Some of these are made in a deep fryer, while others are made on the grill. And there are even air fryer recipes and baked chicken wings that are perfect for during the week! As Ree Drummond says, "their power cannot be overestimated." Everyone loves the classic buffalo chicken variety, but in this roundup you'll find even more reasons to love the finger food. Try one of Ree's favorite flavors combos by making bright, zingy lemon-pepper wings, or switch things up with hot honey, barbecue, and garlic-parmesan wings.
When making any number of these, though, check the poultry or frozen aisle of your grocery store for "party wings." Most stores will sell the drums and flats pre-cut, but you can also buy whole wings and separate them into three parts yourself. Once you've secured your wings, browse these recipes to find the chicken recipe you'll add to the tailgate menu. Whether they're coated in seasoning, heavily sauced, or simply breaded and fried crisp, chicken wings are delicious anyway you spin 'em.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
For these classic fried wings, Ree skips the store-bought buffalo sauce and makes her own instead! It's easy with melted butter and a cayenne pepper sauce like Franks Red Hot or a Louisiana hot sauce. Add a little bit of Tabasco for extra spice.
Get Ree's Buffalo Chicken Wings recipe.
BBQ Chicken Wings
The secret to Ree's classic wings is frying them, then coating them in sauce, then baking them. The extra steps means they're both crispy and have a sticky-sweet coating.
Get Ree's BBQ Chicken Wings recipe.
Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Wings
Say cheese! This Italian-inspired twist on wings features salty parmesan cheese and plenty of garlic. Then they're baked in the oven until golden and crispy.
Get the Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Wings recipe.
Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings
These wings are for those who prefer the sweet, sticky, and smoky variety. You'll definitely want to grab some Wet-Naps for these oven-baked wings, but they're worth it!
Get the Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings recipe.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
This recipe is faster and just as crispy as your traditional wings. Plus then you can use any sauce you like best: buffalo or BBQ sauce. The choice is yours!
Get the Air Fryer Chicken Wings recipe.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
These flavorful wings are bright and peppery with a mildly spicy kick. To give them their crispy exterior, they're baked in the oven with a secret ingredient: baking powder.
Get the Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings recipe.
Crispy Oven-Baked Cajun BBQ Chicken Wings
These wings get double the flavor thanks to a Cajun dry rub followed by a sticky barbecue sauce. It'll look like you put a lot of effort into them, but thanks to the oven-baked method, they'll be on the table in less than an hour.
Get the Crispy Oven-Baked Cajun BBQ Wings recipe at Britney Breaks Bread.
Grilled Pizza Chicken Wings
Honestly, anything we can dip in marinara sauce is a good idea. This recipe uses lots of easy-to-find Italian spices and has crispy pieces of pepperoni for good measure.
Get the Grilled Pizza Chicken Wings recipe at That's What She Eats.
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
You'll be amazed how such simple ingredients provide so much flavor. The sauce is made from butter, garlic, green onions, and of course, salt and pepper―you know, all the good stuff.
Crock-Pot Chicken Wings
Let your slow cooker do all the work by cooking these easy chicken wings low and slow using your Crock-Pot. You can hit them with the broiler once they're cooked just to crisp them up.
Get the Crock-Pot Chicken Wings recipe at Julie's Eats and Treats.
Chipotle Honey Baked Chicken Wings
Smoky heat balanced with a little sweetness: That's what you can expect when you bite into these baked wings. They taste excellent as is or dipped in ranch!
Get the Chipotle Honey Baked Chicken Wings recipe at Foodie Crush.
Spicy Peri Peri Chicken Wings
If you haven't heard of peri peri, you're in for a treat! The marinade consists of fresh hot chili peppers, lime juice, garlic, and herbs so you get a perfect balance of heat with a bit of tang.
Get the Spicy Peri Peri Chicken Wings recipe at Little Sunny Kitchen.
Tandoori Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Calling all Indian food lovers! This one is for you. You'll love the combination of garlic, ginger, allspice, cayenne, paprika, cumin, and coriander in the rub. Just make sure your spice jars are fresh for maximum flavor.
Get the Tandoori Crispy Baked Chicken Wings recipe at Food Faith Fitness.
Kimchi Chicken Wings
There's nothing quite like the pickled tang of kimchi. All it takes is a little sauce and a few pantry ingredients to whip these up, but the flavor will be sure to wow your tastebuds.
Grilled Honey Miso Chicken Wings
We're so glad that miso is relatively easy to find these days. Its telltale savory flavor balances so well with honey. Along with the smokiness from the grill, you'll have so much nuance in each bite.
Hot Honey Chicken Wings
Honey and hot sauce combine to create an addictive sauce with perfectly balanced sweet heat. Plus, they're baked in the oven so they're easy to cook on a sheet pan and serve to a crowd.
Butter Chicken Wings
These wings have all the warm, spiced flavor of Indian butter chicken, but the crispness from classic wings.
Sticky Ginger Chicken Wings
Your going to want to grab a wet wipe because these wings are sticky! Oh, and they're flavorful, too!
Fried Chicken Wings
If you're looking for the classic golden crunch of a fried chicken wing, then this recipe is for you! The key is to use cornstarch and baking powder in the flour mixture. It's a total game-changer!
Instant Pot Sticky Gochujang Chicken Wings
An Instant Pot does most of the leg work for these super tender, flavorful wings, but be sure to stick them under the broiler for a few minutes after you slather on the glaze to caramelize just a bit.
Get the Instant Pot Sticky Gochujang Chicken Wings recipe at The Noshery.
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