12 Can't-Miss Chicken Wing Recipes for Your Next Party
They're the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer—for game day and beyond.
Johnny Fogg
Fry them, bake them, or toss them in your air fryer—no matter how you cook them, chicken wings are a guaranteed, tried-and-true classic for any laid-back gathering, whether there's football on the TV or not. And while Buffalo wings rightly claim the crown as king (or queen) of wings, there's a world of options out there, just waiting to be tried.
In this collection, you'll find options for sweet versions, spicy versions, and everything in between (including combinations of the two). It's always fun to try new ones, and you'll find so many ideas.
For these recipes, feel free to use drums, flats, or a mix of both. Keep in mind that flats generally have less meat, but they have a higher skin-to-meat ratio. Either way, it's hard to miss with these fantastic recipes.
Maple-Dijon Chicken Wings
To make these easy wings, you simply prepare baked chicken wings and then toss them with a combination of pure maple syrup and grainy Dijon mustard. The result is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's a great alternative to more fiery versions.
Sriracha-Buffalo Chicken Wings
These wings are familiar enough to please traditionalists, but the addition of Sriracha gives them an intriguing twist. The usual condiments (blue cheese and celery) are still more than welcome!
Sweet-and-Sour Orange Chicken Wings
Although these wings don't include citrus in the sauce, you serve them with thin slices of fresh orange. They're a great compliment to the sweet-and-sour chicken.
Caramelized Mustard-Marmalade Wings
A hot oven and some great seasonings unite for these delicious wings. The powerhouse ingredients include orange marmalade, two kinds of mustard (Dijon and whole grain), and cayenne.
Ginger-Scallion Wings
There's beauty in the simplicity of this recipe, which calls for just oil, scallions, fresh ginger, and chicken. If saucy wings aren't your thing, give these a try!
Saffron-Roasted Chicken Wings
These saffron-flavored wings would fit in nicely on a Mediterranean-themed buffet. They have a subtle, earthy, and sweet taste that pairs especially well with honey.
Miso-Honey Wings
Savory, toasty miso is a great match for sweet honey. Together, they give chicken wings an unexpected umami richness.
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
Johnny Fogg
A cornstarch coating makes these wings super crispy, and a rich sauce made from soy sauce, Sriracha, garlic, ginger, sugar, vinegar, and pepper gives them incredible flavor. Serve them with kimchi as a cool and crisp counterpoint.
Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings
This recipe calls for sherry wine vinegar, but you could use champagne, white wine, red wine, or even rice wine vinegar if you prefer. They each have different flavor profiles, but all bring brightness and acidity to these delicious wings.
Tandoori Chicken Wings
Here's an unexpected (and incredibly delicious) take on wings, where you broil chicken that you've marinated in an Indian-influenced mixture of yogurt, tomato paste, spices, and ginger. Brush them with chutney just before serving.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
When you need the classic, this is the recipe to turn to. Without a doubt, Buffalo wings are the go-to game-day treat. The combination of crisp, spicy fried wings with the cooling blue cheese sauce and plenty of celery is hard to beat.
Crunchy Sesame Chicken Wings
These wings are a bit unexpected, but if savory, crispy chicken appeals to you, they're definitely worth adding to your rotation. Breadcrumbs and a half cup of sesame seeds ensure there's plenty of delicious texture to go around.
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