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The Best Chicken Wing Recipes

Published: May 4, 2023 by Kate

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Here are the best Chicken Wing Recipes! Chicken wings are a classic finger food that is perfect for game day, parties, or just a casual night in. Whether you like them spicy, sweet, or savory, there are countless ways to cook chicken wings to perfection.

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In this blog post, we will explore some of the best chicken wing recipes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Chicken wings are a classic appetizer or main course that are perfect for any occasion.

They're easy to make, and there are endless possibilities for flavors and sauces.

Baked, braised, air fried, or smoked, there's a chicken wing recipe out there for you.

Our favorites are Crispy Battered Fried Wings and Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings!

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  • Popular Flavors of Chicken Wings
  • Top Tips
  • The Best Dipping Sauces for Wings
  • How to Prep Chicken Wings
  • Chicken Safety
  • Recipes
  • 💬 Comments
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Popular Flavors of Chicken Wings

Here are some of the most popuar chicken wing recipes to try:

  • Buffalo Chicken Wings: These classic wings are made with hot sauce, butter, and vinegar. They're perfect for game day or a casual get-together.
  • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings: These wings are coated in a delicious blend of garlic, Parmesan cheese, and butter. They're sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
  • Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings: The classic mild taste of zesty lemon and black pepper.
  • Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings: These wings are sweet and spicy, with a kick of heat from the Sriracha sauce. They're perfect for a party or a night in with friends.
  • Korean BBQ Chicken Wings: These wings are marinated in a sweet and savory Korean BBQ sauce. They're perfect for a barbecue or a casual meal.
  • Crispy Baked Chicken Wings: These wings are baked instead of fried, making them a healthier option. They're still crispy and delicious, and they're perfect for a crowd.
  • Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Wings: These wings are wrapped in rashers of bacon so they're super tasty and super moist!
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings

Top Tips

Here are some tips for making the best chicken wings:

  • Use fresh chicken wings. Frozen wings will not be as crispy.
  • Pat the wings dry before cooking. This will help them to cook evenly and get crispy.
  • Season the wings with salt and pepper before cooking. This will add flavor and help them to brown.
  • Cook the wings until they are cooked through. This will vary depending on the cooking method, but they should be cooked until they are no longer pink in the center and 165°F internally with a meat thermometer.
  • Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and hot sauce are all popular choices.

With these tips, you'll be able to make the best chicken wings at home!

The Best Dipping Sauces for Wings

Here are some of the best dips for chicken wings:

  • Ranch dip: This classic dip is always a crowd-pleaser. It's creamy, tangy, and refreshing, and it pairs perfectly with the crispy skin and juicy meat of chicken wings.
  • Blue cheese dip: This rich and flavorful dip is another great option for chicken wings. You can make it in no time with blue cheese crumbles, mayonnaise, and buttermilk. It adds a touch of tang and spice to the wings.
  • Hot sauce: If you like your chicken wings with a kick, then hot sauce is the perfect dip for you. There are many different types of hot sauce available, so you can find one that suits your taste. Try Frank's or Sriracha.
  • BBQ sauce: We love this sweet and tangy sauce on grilled or smoked wings. It adds a smoky flavor to the wings that is simply irresistible. I like good ol' Sweet Baby Ray's.
  • Honey mustard: You'll love this creamy, tangy and flavorful dip for chicken wings. It adds a touch of sweetness and tang to the wings that is simply delicious.
  • Chipotle Sauce: This Taco Bell copycat sauce has a rich Tex Mex chipotle flavor.
  • Donair Sauce: This sweet and creamy sauce is a Canadian classic.
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How to Prep Chicken Wings

  1. Pat dry the wings with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
  2. You may need to trim the wings if they're not separated already. If you need to, simply cut off the wingtip and discard it, then separate the drumette and the flat by cutting through the joint. This will give you two pieces of chicken wings that are ready to cook.
  3. Once you have trimmed the wings, season them with salt and pepper or any other dry rubs or marinades of your choice. This will add flavor to the chicken wings and make them more delicious.
  4. If you're using a marinade, allow the wings to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour or up to 24 hours. This will infuse the flavors into the chicken wings and make them more tender.

Chicken Safety

Chicken safety: Wash hands, surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after handling raw chicken. Before serving, ensure the chicken is piping hot and thoroughly cooked, juices run clear and no pink color remains.

Recipes

No matter how you like your chicken wings, these recipes are sure to satisfy you. Enjoy some delicious wings today!

Chicken Wing Recipes

Chicken wings are a classic appetizer or main course that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you like them spicy, sweet, or savory, there's a chicken wing recipe out there for you.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wings are coated in a homemade Maple BBQ Sauce! They are wonderfully tender inside and crispy outside. Instructions given for baked or air fried.

Soy Garlic Chicken Wings

Soy Garlic Chicken Wings are cooked to perfection and glazed with a tasty soy garlic sauce that is sweet, salty, and has a bold garlic flavor.

Crispy Battered Fried Wings

These Crispy Battered Fried Wings are the perfect balance of crispy, golden-brown batter, and tender, succulent chicken meat. Just like you get at the pub.

Garlic Parmesan Wings

Garlic and Parmesan are a classic, tasty, mild coating for these delicious chicken wings.

Honey Sriracha Wings

Honey and Sriracha give these chicken wings a spicy/sweet glaze that's out of this world good!

Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings

Make chicken wings right in your air fryer, from frozen! This post walks you through it step by step.

Cajun Chicken Wings (Wingstop Copycat)

This copycat recipe makes tasty baked Cajun chicken wings right at home! Easy and full of flavor.

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Lemon Pepper Wings

These zingy Lemon Pepper Wings have lemon pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest! Make these easy chicken wings oven baked or in the air fryer.

Louisiana Rub Wingstop Chicken Wings (copycat)

If you love Wingstop's Louisiana Rub Chicken Wings, well now you can make them at home from scratch! Incredible Southern flavors.

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Sticky Spicy Baked Chicken Wings

In this recipe, wings have a chipotle lime sauce, plus a creamy garlic dipping sauce.

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Spicy Fried Chicken Wings

These battered Spicy Fried Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and loaded with just the right amount of heat.

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Buffalo Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Wings

Easy Buffalo Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Wings are next level! Assemble, add a quick 3-ingredient honey buffalo sauce, and oven bake or air fry!

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Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings

Toss crispy smoked chicken wings in a homemade dry rub! It gives you a subtle smoke flavor and results in wings that are juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside.

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Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Make these classic lemon pepper wings right in your air fryer!

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Crock Pot Chicken Wings

Learn how to make chicken wings in the slow cooker following this recipe for Slow Cooker Wings with Spicy BBQ Sauce.

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Apricot Ginger Chicken Wings

Apricot and ginger make a flavorful glaze for these tasty wings!

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Chimichurri Air Fryer Chicken Wings

These extra crispy wings are served with a flavorful homemade chimichurri sauce!

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Gochujang Chicken Wings

Gochujang Chicken Wings are crisp air-fried wings that are cooked and tossed in a slightly spicy, fermented Korean red chili paste (gochujang).

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Grilled Tandoori Chicken Wings

In this recipe for Grilled Tandoori Chicken Wings, they are marinated in yogurt and Indian spices then cooked to perfection on a grill. 

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Whiskey Barbecue Baked Chicken Wings

In these baked chicken wings, marinated wings are cooked and smothered in a homemade whiskey barbecue sauce.

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Alfredo Chicken Wings

In this easy recipe, crisp and juicy baked wings are tossed with a delicious homemade Alfredo cheese sauce.

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Traeger Chicken Wings

Traeger Chicken Wings are seasoned and have a wonderful smokey flavor. They are tender and delicious with a dry rub.

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Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings

A super easy and delicious buffalo wing recipe! Serve these with carrot and celery sticks and blue cheese dip.

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Chinese Chicken Wings

These wok-fried wings have a zesty and bold Chinese sauce.

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Crispy Buffalo Wings

Perfectly crispy baked chicken wings smothered in easy homemade Buffalo sauce. Easy with WOW flavor.

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