The 10 Best Chicken Wing Recipes You've Never Tasted
Sure, you could order a bucket from your favorite wing joint.
But to make some truly finger-lickin’ wings—and to enjoy the 32 grams of protein packed in four drumsticks, without all the extra sugar or grease—try roasting them yourself.
It's actually an easier process than you think. It involves just two simple steps: sear and sauce. Once you master the first step, the roasted chicken wing transforms into your artist's palette for the second.
You could go with traditional buffalo wings, but you could order those anywhere. Instead, wake up your taste buds with any of the below sauce-and-topping combinations.
Step 1: Crank the Heat
Hot temps and good airflow create crispy chicken.
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Set a wire rack inside each of two rimmed baking sheets. Pat 3 lb of chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1/2 Tbsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper.
Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared racks. Bake until cooked through, about 35 minutes, flipping once.
Step 2: Sauce and Top
While the wings roast, whisk the sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Then transfer the cooked wings to the bowl, toss to coat, and finish with the toppings.
All this makes 4 servings.
Sriracha Buffalo
Sauce: 3 Tbsp melted butter, 1 Tbsp cider vinegar, 2 tsp Sriracha sauce, 1 minced garlic clove
Topping: 1⁄3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola
Mellow Yellow
Sauce: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp yellow mustard, 1 Tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Topping: 2 Tbsp chopped chives
Umami Madness
Sauce: 3 Tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp finely minced ginger, 1 tsp fivespice powder
Topping: 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
So Fresh, So Green
Sauce: 1/2 cup salsa verde, zest of 1 lime, 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Topping: 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro
Tahini Ranch
Sauce: 3 Tbsp runny tahini, 3 Tbsp mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp white-wine vinegar, zest of 1 lemon, 1 grated garlic clove
Topping: 2 Tbsp chopped dill
Smoky Tomato
Sauce: 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 Tbsp canola oil, 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 1 minced garlic clove
Topping: 1/4 cup minced red onion
Curry Fury
Sauce: 1/4 cup coconut cream (not coconut milk), 2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp curry powder, zest of 1 lime
Topping: 1 sliced scallion
Tangy Blue Cheese
Sauce: ⅓ cup plain yogurt (not Greek), 1 oz crumbled blue cheese, 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove
Topping: 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Butter Chicken
Sauce: 3 Tbsp cashew butter, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 3 Tbsp warm water, 2 tsp garam masala, 1/4 tsp cayenne
Topping: 1⁄3 cup pomegranate seeds
Wasabi Ginger
Sauce: ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp minced ginger, 1 tsp wasabi paste
Topping: 2 Tbsp black sesame seeds
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