20 Best Chicken Wing Recipes (2024)

These chicken wing recipes are easy to make and super fun to eat.

Whether you like them spicy, crispy, or wonderfully messy, you can never go wrong with wings.

They’re perfect for potlucks, game days, and family dinners at home. Plus, they pair well with a ton of tasty sides and dips.

I love chicken wings because they’re pretty cheap, fast, and insanely versatile.

You can bake them, deep-fry them, or air fryer them. And they taste great no matter what you put on them.

So, get ready to meet your new favorite chicken wing recipes (including a few fantastic Wingstop flavors).

1. Baked Teriyaki Chicken Wings

A healthy alternative to fried wings, these are true classics.

They have crunchy skins and are covered in a tangy teriyaki sauce. It gives them such a delightful kick.

The sauce is made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.

These oven-baked wings are easy enough for beginners. Once you try them, you’ll instantly be addicted.

2. Garlic Parmesan Wings

Wingstop knows wings. If you want to wow your friends and family with your culinary skills, why not use a recipe from the king?

Covered in butter, garlic, and parmesan cheese, these savory, crispy wings will have the whole family drooling before they ever hit the table.

Luckily, they only take about 30 minutes to cook, so you won’t have long to wait. If you’re looking for something full of spice and flavor, this is the recipe for you.

3. Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings

These are a must-try for those of you who want to show off your culinary skills. The chicken’s more of an afterthought with these wings.

Sriracha is made with chili peppers, garlic, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Coupled with the taste of honey, the sauce is a savory-sweet explosion!

4. Fried Chicken Wings

This chicken wing recipe brings much Southern style to the table.

All you’ll need for them are a few common ingredients like eggs, milk, and flour, which you’ll coat the whole chicken wings in.

In just a couple of hours, you’ll be enjoying some Southern hospitality!

5. Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

If you’re in the mood for something spicy, these simple-to-make salt and pepper wings are just the thing.

They’re the perfect mixture of heat, flavor, and crispness. All you’ll need to make them is salt, pepper, garlic, green onions, and some sesame oil.

If you want to add a little extra bite, throw in some chili pepper flakes!

6. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Wings

While I love the speed of oven baked chicken wings, it doesn’t get much simpler than these traditional buffalo wings.

They’re seriously the easiest chicken wing recipe around!

You’ll get all the great flavor of everyone’s favorite wings combined with the convenience of them practically cooking themselves in the Crockpot.

It’s a total win-win.

7. Red Chimichurri Chicken Wings

These wings combine plenty of heat with plenty of fresh herbs for a flavor combination that’s out of this world – or at least out of this country!

You’ll likely have to make a trip to the store for some of these ingredients.

But if you want something authentically ethnic that takes less than an hour to cook, these wings have you covered.

8. Vietnamese Chicken Wings

These five-ingredient wings can be cooked in about half an hour and taste amazing with a tall glass of champagne.

These Vietnamese wings combine sweet soy and Worcestershire sauces with sambal oelek chili paste and some diced cilantro for a sweet, sticky dish you won’t soon forget.

9. Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Lemon and pepper are the ultimate dynamic duo, especially when it comes to seasoning meat.

All you need to make these wings is chicken, lemon pepper seasoning, and a little oil.

This recipe calls for frying them, but you can also pop them in the air fryer or oven for a healthier version.

10. Thai Chicken Wings

Combine your love of Thai food and game day treats with these spicy wings baked conveniently in the oven.

It’s hard to pinpoint what I love most about these wings – the caramelized peanut sauce, the crunchy sesame seeds on top, or the juicy chicken underneath both.

11. Grilled Chicken Wings

These grilled chicken wings make a healthy snack the whole family will enjoy.

The wings are rubbed in a myriad of flavorful spices, and the sauce can be tailored to suit your taste with horseradish, hot sauce, capers, or sweet onion.

12. Nashville Hot Chicken Wings

Where can you find celery salt, cayenne pepper, onion powder, hot sauce, and sweet paprika all in the same place?

In these crispy, spicy Nashville hot chicken wings. If you love fried chicken and can handle the heat, these are the wings for you.

13. Maple Glazed Chicken Wings

If you’re looking for an American treat with an Asian flair, these wings are just the thing.

Somehow, they manage to combine heat, spicy, sweet, smoky, and salty all into one delicious appetizer. The glaze is also beautiful to behold.

14. Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

This no-thaw recipe will show you how to make crunchy, crispy chicken wings using nothing but an air fryer!

They go from frozen to fabulous in a matter of minutes.

You can tweak the wings to whatever flavor you like best.

15. Mexican Chicken Wings

These wings have a lot going on, and that’s what makes them so appetizing.

They combine all the best authentic Mexican fare, including lime, chipotle powder, crema fresca, paprika, cilantro, and more.

Cook them for about 40 minutes, and sprinkle some cotija cheese over the top. Delicioso!

16. Pineapple Baked Chicken Wings

Caribbean food is some of the best food there is, and they know their stuff when it comes to chicken wings.

These baked wings are almost too lovely to eat. The glaze combines pineapples, BBQ sauce, molasses, and ginger for a flavor that is 100% Caribbean.

17. Mango Habanero Chicken Wings

These sweet and spicy wings are the perfect game-day snack! They’re a bit messy, but trust me when I tell you that no one will mind.

Based on a popular Wingstop flavor, the tender and juicy chicken practically melts in your mouth.

You won’t be able to get enough!

18. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings

Is there anything more delicious than Jamaican jerk chicken? Take a trip to the islands with these delectable wings.

They’re smoky, savory, and spicy, thanks to habanero peppers. But don’t worry, adding lime juice helps cut through the heat.

You can have these babies ready in less than an hour.

19. Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

Ah! The joys of cooking with co*ke! The thick sauce on these wings is entirely thanks to the can of Coca-Cola classic used to make it.

It leaves the wings with a perfect blend of smoke, spice, salt, and sweetness.

Garnish them with some diced green onions, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind appetizer that’ll totally win over the room.

20. Baked Ranch Chicken Wings

If you have a picky family with various dietary needs, these crispy wings are the perfect treat.

Paleo-friendly, dairy-free, Whole30-compliant, and relatively low-calorie, these wings are crowd-pleasers for just about anyone.

The homemade ranch seasoning combines only the best herbs and spices – dill, garlic, onion powder, chives, and more.

And it gives the wings a unique taste that’s 100% unforgettable.

20 Best Chicken Wing Recipes

Course: AppetizersCuisine: American

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour

Calories

295

kcal

Savory, sweet, and spicy – these crispy baked chicken wings have it all!

Ingredients

• 4 pounds chicken wings, halved at joints, wingtips discarded

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• For the Honey Sriracha Sauce:

• 1/3 cup Sriracha sauce

• 1 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

• Adjust the oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a lightly greased wire rack on top.
• In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and cornstarch. Thoroughly dry the wings with paper towels. Then, sprinkle the seasoning over the wings, tossing to coat them evenly.
• Arrange the wings, skin side up, in a single layer on the prepared wire rack.
• Bake on the upper-middle oven rack, turning every 20 minutes, until the wings are crispy and golden. This could take up to 1 hour, depending on wing size.
• Let the wings rest for 5 minutes after removing them from the oven.
• Meanwhile, make the honey Sriracha sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
• Cool the sauce slightly before tossing with the wings, or prepare ahead and refrigerate.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

• Marinate the wings in a mix of soy sauce and ginger for an hour before seasoning for deeper flavor.
• Brush the wings with sauce halfway through baking for a richer glaze.

Nutrition

• Calories: 295kcal
• Carbohydrates: 39g
• Protein: 16g
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Cholesterol: 79mg
• Sodium: 516mg
• Potassium: 43mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 35g
• Calcium: 6mg
• Iron: 6mg