If you love wings while watching the big game, come along with me as I round up my best chicken wing recipes in one spot. Whether you’re prepping party wings for football season or just craving some finger-lickin’ goodness, these unique and easy chicken wing recipes are sure to set your taste buds on fire.
From grilled to baked and, of course, fried wings, we’ve got it all covered in this chicken wings roundup. Read each recipe card to find out how easy it is to achieve crispy crackling perfection with simple ingredients.
Why You’ll Love Chicken Wing Recipes
Chicken wings are fun to make, eat, and then, of course, share. Perfect for game-day foods or a casual family dinner, wings are always a surefire hit. Their versatility means you can create a variety of flavors using different sauces and spice mixtures … and textures, depending on the cooking method.
Whether you’re searching for extra-crispy wings or super spicy skin on your tender meat, there is a recipe here for everyone. Whether deep frying, baking or grilling, you’ll love my next-level flavors, often inspired by my signature spices and hot sauces.
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Cooking Tips for Making Chicken Wings
- High-Quality Chicken: The first step is to always choose fresh, high-quality chicken wings for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Like a Pro: If you’re starting with whole wings, separate the wing tips with a super sharp chef’s knife. Use paper towels to pat the chicken skin dry, which helps achieve that crispy skin we all love.
- Preheat the Oil: If you are frying the wings, make sure the oil is at medium to high heat. Moreover, use a digital thermometer to ensure it’s about 375 degrees F.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Frying wings is a process, so make sure to fry them in single-layer batches so they don’t get too crowded in the hot oil.
- Cooling Rack: Undoubtedly, a good stainless steel wire rack is super helpful to have on hand after you remove the wings from the oil to keep them from getting too greasy.
Basic Crispy Chicken Wings Recipe
If you simply want to make the crispiest chicken wings ever, here’s a simple plan. Mix them up in a flour blend with baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, white pepper, lemon juice and then a dash of cayenne pepper for kick.
Then, go ahead and fry them up in medium-hot oil until golden brown, remove and toss your wings in a large bowl with your go-to sauce—hot sauce, Buffalo sauce or my favorite new BBQ sauce. Fry ’em again for a quick minute and sauce ’em up one more time. Double the trouble, double the flavor!
Chicken Wing Recipes Roundup
Get ready for some truly great recipes that deliver the crispy perfection you crave in your chicken wings. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, looking for the perfect appetizer or just craving a delicious snack, these chicken wing recipes have got you covered!
Smoked and Fried Wings
Double Fried Chicken Wings
Nashville Hot Chicken Wings
Honey Chili Oil Chicken Wings
HNY FYR BBQ Wings
Bourbon Bacon Chicken Wings
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Nacho Wings
Smoked and Fried Sticky Wings
Hot Honey Garlic Wings
Smoked Double Fried Wings
Honey Gochujang BBQ Wings
Maple Peach Sticky Wings
Smoked Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings
Honey Garlic Sriracha Fried Wings
Buffalo Wings
Smoked Wings
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings
Smoked Citrus Chile Chicken Wings with Black Bean Corn Salsa
Whisky Brined BBQ Wings
Grilled Wings
Honey Chipotle Garlic Chicken Wings
Elote Style Chicken Wings
Huli Huli Chicken Wings
Kung Pao Chicken Wings
Garlic Parmesan and Beer Wings
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wings with Melted Cheese
Tequila Lime Wings
Spicy BBQ Cola Wings
Baked Wings
Fire Baked Chimichurri Wings
Baked Chile Lime Wings
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What to Serve with Chicken Wings
Chicken wings pair perfectly with classic sides like French fries, celery sticks and cooling dipping sauces. On game days or Super Bowl Sunday, serve a variety of wings—think ranch wings, garlic-parmesan wings and spicy sauce wings—to keep everyone happy. Consider making some crispy baked chicken wings and air fryer chicken wings for those who prefer a lighter option.
Leftovers & reheating
For leftovers, wrap the wings in aluminum foil and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To keep it simple, you can reheat them in the air fryer so they stay nice and crisp. Store dipping sauces like blue cheese dressing and homemade ranch dressing in small containers for easy access.
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FAQs for the Best Chicken Wing Recipes
A fantastic secret ingredient to elevate your chicken wings is baking powder. Adding a bit of baking powder to your seasoning mix helps the skin crisp up beautifully. You’ll get that perfect crispy texture that everyone loves!
Great question! Baking powder and baking soda are similar, but baking powder helps break down the proteins in the chicken skin. This process leads to a crispier and more evenly browned exterior when cooked. Baking soda, on the other hand, can give the wings a soapy taste if not used correctly. So, stick with baking powder for that perfectly crispy finish!
Not at all! While a deep fryer can give you super crispy wings, there are plenty of other methods that work just as well. I also love grilling wings or smoking them! I’ve got recipes for every style of cooking.
The best oil for frying chicken wings is one with a high smoke point, such as peanut oil, canola oil or avocado oil. These oils can withstand the high temperatures required for frying without breaking down, ensuring your wings cook evenly and achieve that perfect crispy texture. Grass-fed beef tallow is also an excellent choice, adding rich flavor to the wings.
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