Best Chicken Wing Recipes
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. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love Chicken Wing RecipesCooking Tips for Making Chicken WingsBasic Crispy Chicken Wings RecipeChicken Wing Recipes RoundupSmoked and Fried WingsSmoked WingsGrilled WingsBaked WingsWhat to Serve with Chicken WingsLeftovers & reheatingMore Chicken, Buffalo StyleFAQs for the Best Chicken Wing RecipesFlavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire Why You’ll Love Chicken Wing RecipesCooking Tips for Making Chicken Wings Why You’ll Love Chicken Wing Recipes Cooking Tips for Making Chicken Wings Basic Crispy Chicken Wings Recipe Chicken Wing Recipes Roundup Smoked and Fried Wings Smoked Wings Grilled Wings Baked Wings What to Serve with Chicken Wings What to Serve with Chicken Wings Leftovers & reheating More Chicken, Buffalo Style FAQs for the Best Chicken Wing Recipes Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire 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. Add flavor to everything you’re cooking shop over the fire spice lines 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. 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 This game-changer recipe offers incredibly crispy wings with a deliciously bold flavor from a double frying process and a perfect blend of spices. View Recipe Nashville Hot Chicken Wings Prepare for a spicy, mouthwatering kick with perfectly crispy wings, coated in a fiery blend of spices and hot sauce. View Recipe Honey Chili Oil Chicken Wings These honey chili oil chicken wings offer a perfect balance of sweetness and heat, with crispy wings coated in a sticky, spicy glaze that will leave your taste buds tingling. View Recipe HNY FYR BBQ Wings Perfectly crispy wings with a sticky, mouthwatering glaze is my idea of so freakin' delicious. View Recipe Bourbon Bacon Chicken Wings You'll love the rich, smoky flavors of bourbon and crispy bacon and the oh-so-tender, juicy wings. View Recipe Garlic Parmesan Wings Crispy wings coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce are topped with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. View Recipe Nacho Wings This cheesy, spicy treat, features crispy wings coated in a rich nacho cheese sauce and topped with classic nacho toppings like jalapenos, sour cream, and salsa. View Recipe Smoked and Fried Sticky Wings Need a fun recipe thats a fun twist on a classic? Try these Smoked and Fried Sticky Wings on your Oklahoma Joe Smoker for an epic wing party in your backyard. View Recipe Hot Honey Garlic Wings Hot Honey Garlic Wings for juicy but crispy wings tossed in a sweet heat glaze. View Recipe Smoked Double Fried Wings These Smoked Double Fried Wings are smoked until fall-apart tender, fried twice for the best texture, then smothered in buffalo sauce. View Recipe Colorado Golden BBQ Wings Colorado Golden BBQ Wings View Recipe Honey Gochujang BBQ Wings Honey Gochujang BBQ Wings for something sweet, something salty and we can’t forget about the spice. View Recipe Peach Wings Peach Wings are everything you want from a summertime barbecue. Sticky. Sweet. Crispy. And Freakin' Delicious. All accomplished with Cowboy Charcoal for the win! View Recipe Smoked Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings When sandwich meets wing, this Smoked Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings Recipe is the perfect marriage between two of our favorite foods. View Recipe Honey Garlic Sriracha Fried Wings Sometimes you cannot beat the classics like this Honey Garlic Sriracha Fried Wings recipe. Grilled then fried over fire for ultimate crispiness. View Recipe Buffalo Wings Our best Buffalo wings have a spicy-sweet kick, paired with the smoking, frying and saucing masterpiece of double fried wings. View Recipe Hot Honey Wings Classic wings get a freakin' delicious boost from my hot honey butter sauce, making these hot honey wings perfect for game day or dinner. View Recipe Smoked Wings Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings Its time to crush some wings! These Maple Chili Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings are all about the flavor of sweet, spicy and smoke. The ideal cook for the backyard tailgate! View Recipe Smoked Citrus Chile Chicken Wings with Black Bean Corn Salsa Time for another chicken wing throwdown! Today we paired our wings with a salsa to create the most incredible Smoked Citrus Chile Chicken Wings with Black Bean Corn Salsa recipe featuring Bush’s Black Beans! View Recipe Honey Garlic Jalapeño Wings Honey Garlic Jalapeño Wings for a delicious dinner! View Recipe Smoked Bat Wings Smoked Bat Wings for a fun, spooky Halloween dish! View Recipe Whisky Brined BBQ Wings The Best Brined BBQ Wings I know of are my whisky brined chicken wings. The Pendleton whisky adds great flavor but also helps retain moisture. View Recipe Grilled Wings Honey Chipotle Garlic Chicken Wings These Honey Chipotle Garlic Chicken Wings are juicy, deliciously crispy and smothered in a sweet and spicy Honey Chipotle Garlic Sauce. View Recipe Elote Style Chicken Wings These Elote Style Chicken Wings are grilled chicken wings tossed in a chili lime sauce and topped with grilled corn, cotija cheese, and more! View Recipe Huli Huli Chicken Wings These Huli Huli Chicken Wings are grilled in a rotisserie basket until tender and smoky, then tossed in a sweet, spicy pineapple BBQ sauce. View Recipe Kung Pao Chicken Wings Kung Pao Chicken Wings for a spicy, delicious chicken wing experience. View Recipe Garlic Parmesan and Beer Wings Everyone, it’s time for another chicken wing throwdown! Garlic Parmesan and Beer Wings are here and they’re ready to party. View Recipe Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wings with Melted Cheese Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wings with Melted Cheese for dinnertime deliciousness! Tossed in buffalo sauce and wrapped in cheese, you don't want to miss these wings! View Recipe Tequila Lime Wings Tequila paired with chicken wings and lime. Its Spring Break in food form. View Recipe Spicy BBQ Cola Wings Wings filled with the sweet and spicy flavors of hot BBQ sauce and Cola. View Recipe Chicken Wing Skewers Chicken Wing Skewers are a game day (or any day) winner! View Recipe Honey Korean Gochujang Wings Change whatever plans you had for dinner tonight, because you're going to want to put these honey Korean gochujang wings on the menu. View Recipe Baked Wings Fire Baked Chimichurri Wings Testing out my new pizza oven with some Fire Baked Chimichurri Wings! Quick and easy recipe that can be done on any grill or oven at home. View Recipe Baked Chile Lime Wings Baked Chile Lime Wings with Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Foil for some summer grilling. I use @ReynoldsBrands because it's strong and durable. A really fun way to make juicy and delicious wings. View Recipe For more of my chicken favorites, check out My Best Chicken Leg Recipes! 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. More Chicken, Buffalo Style FAQs for the Best Chicken Wing Recipes What’s a Good Secret Ingredient to Make My Chicken Wings Better? 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! Why Baking Powder and Not Baking Soda? 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! Do I Need to Invest in a Deep Fryer to Make Chicken Wings? 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. What Kind of Oil is Best for Frying Chicken Wings? 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. Get The Cookbooks! Flavor X Fire & FOOD X Fire By Derek Wolf All the major tastes—salty, sour, sweet, bitter, and umami—are explored in depth, along with an investigation of other components you should consider when it comes to flavor, such as aroma, heat, and texture. 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