Best 7 Best Chicken Wings Recipes

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Crispy, juicy, and flavorful, chicken wings are a beloved appetizer or snack enjoyed worldwide. Whether you prefer them classic, spicy, or saucy, there's a recipe out there to satisfy your cravings.

In this article, we've gathered a diverse collection of the best chicken wing recipes, each offering a unique taste experience. From the timeless Buffalo wings with their fiery kick to the zesty Lemon Pepper wings with a tangy twist, our recipes cater to every palate.

For those who love a sweet and savory combination, the Honey Garlic wings are a must-try. The sticky glaze made with honey, soy sauce, and garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor to the crispy chicken. If you're looking for a healthier option, the Baked BBQ wings are a great choice. Marinated in a smoky barbecue sauce and baked to perfection, these wings are a healthier alternative without compromising on taste.

For those who dare to try something different, the Korean Gochujang wings are a delightful surprise. The spicy and slightly sweet glaze made with gochujang paste, honey, and rice vinegar gives these wings an irresistible Korean flair. And for a truly unique flavor experience, the Jerk Chicken wings with their Caribbean spices and vibrant colors will transport you to the islands.

No matter your taste preferences, our collection of the best chicken wing recipes has something for everyone. Get ready to indulge in crispy, juicy, and flavorful wings that will leave you craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BEST EVER FRIED CHICKEN WINGS



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For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until I bring out more. When they ask me how to fry chicken wings, they never believe it's so easy! -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 pounds chicken wings
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Oil for deep-fat frying
BUFFALO WING SAUCE:
3/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SPICY THAI SAUCE:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 minced Thai chile pepper or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fish sauce
SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE:
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Toss wings with kosher salt. Place on a wire rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings in batches until skin is crisp and meat is tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels., For Buffalo wing sauce, bring hot sauce just to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; whisk in butter 1 piece at a time. Stir in molasses and cayenne pepper., For Thai sauce, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and chile pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil; cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and fish sauce., For barbecue sauce, heat prepared barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chipotle peppers, honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. , Toss wings with 1 of the sauces. If desired, sprinkle with green onion slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS IN THE WORLD!!!



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My son Matthew brings these 3X a week to school. He has an allergy to peanut, potato, apple, and slightly to wheat. These have none of these in them so they are somewhat allergy free. Most wings are either rubbery(i.e..not cooked enough for my taste..or just not flavorful enough) Matthew has had several friends over who are extremely picky eaters. They all tried these and "loved" them. Their moms were shocked that I could feed them something such as this and they actually enjoyed doing so! I'd love some feedback as to how you liked my recipe if any of you have the time. Thanks!

Provided by free2bfoods

Categories     Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs chicken wings
1/2 cup butter (I use unsalted)
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika (can be hot paprika if you like it spicy)
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • pre-heat oven to 400.
  • cook chicken for one hour w/out anything on it (I use a broiler pan so the fat drips off) -- or you can use a cookie sheet.
  • After one hour take them out to cool completely(drain the fat that was in the pan or cookie sheet).
  • after they have cooled -- melt the butter on medium heat in a large pan or pot(wings will be put in this mixture).
  • stir in spices and brown sugar.
  • add the wings and stir them around until they are completely coated.
  • cook the wings once again on the middle rack on low "broil".about 10 minutes or as longs as you like them depending on the crispness you desire.
  • turn all wings over w/tongs and cook the other side to desired doneness(keep an eye on them).
  • *if using frozen wings -- follow exact directions.except when you get to the broiling part.it will take quite a bit longer(I cook them about 20-30 minute per side!).
  • These wings are sweet and have a nice flavor w/out being too hot or bland.
  • *If you have a large gatherring.these can be made ahead of time(just double or triple the recipe).
  • -prepare the wings ahead of time then freeze them:.
  • -pre heat oven to 350 and cook them right from the frozen state for 20-30 min per side.
  • - or let them thaw out and reheat to your liking @350 for a party to save you the hassle of trying to do too much on the day of.
  • Hope you like them. We never tire of them. I am not a real meat eater but, I do enjoy these no matter how often they are made!

BEST EVER BBQ CHICKEN WINGS



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Make and share this Best Ever BBQ Chicken Wings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 28 wings (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, minced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt (I use seasoned salt)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste or use crushed red pepper flakes)
3 tablespoons vinegar, perferably apple cider
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup apricot preserves
3 1/2 lbs chicken wings

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a saucepan add first 6 ingredients; cook stirring occasionally until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add vinegar, cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in ketchup and preserves; bring to a light boil then reduce heat to low; simmer until mixture is thickened and reduced to 1 cup (about 20 minutes).
  • Meanwhile line broiler pan with foil then coat with cooking spray.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup sauce.
  • In a large bowl toss wings with remaining sauce, then place wings in pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes on lowest rack brushing occasionally with reserved sauce.
  • Remove broiler rack from lowest position, then set oven rack for broiler position.
  • Set oven heat to broiler.
  • Broil wings for 2 minutes or until browned.

BEST-EVER CHICKEN WINGS



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Hot, but very tasty! Takes a little time so make a big batch. So worth the effort! My friend's uncle came up the recipe and after me begging her to make it all the time she finally taught me how to do it myself.

Provided by Dannygirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 96 wings

Number Of Ingredients 5

48 chicken wings
1 bottle vegetable oil
1 bottle barbecue sauce
1/2 bottle red hot hot sauce
1/2 bottle Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Separate wings into drumlets and wings.
  • Deep fry wings in small batches, in the vegetable oil.
  • Strain and lay out wings individually on paper towels.
  • Pat excess oil off each wing piece.
  • Mix sauces in a mixing bowl.
  • Toss wings in sauce.
  • Place coated wings into glass baking dish, in single layer.
  • Bake wings at at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 49.7, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.6

THE BEST... SPICY SRIRACHA CHICKEN WINGS



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Okay-so I stole this from Michael Symon, but they are so FREAKING good I had to share! The recipe appeared in Food and Wine magazine (February 2008). These are the best chicken wings I have ever had. There is a perfect amount of heat (for my taste) and the spices blend together perfectly! Please-don't be scared of the cinnamon. Never... be scared... of the cinnamon! This dish pairs well with Pippy's recipe for Mango Salad (helps with the heat from the Sriracha) http://www.recipezaar.com/24779.

Provided by Missykrissy66

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT30m

Yield 60 Wings, 7-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 lbs chicken wings, split
1/4 cup crushed coriander
1 teaspoon crushed cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup sriracha chili sauce
12 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
3 limes, juice and zest of
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a very large bowl, mix the coriander and cumin seeds, cinnamon, kosher salt and olive oil. Add split chicken wings and toss to cover completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Spread them wings on a few rimmed baking sheets and roast for about 30 minutes, until the wings are firm but not cooked all the way through. (Healthier Option: At this point, if you don't want to fry the wings, you can roast them for 1 hour longer, until they're golden and crispy.) Wash out your bowl. Add the Sriracha, butter, cilantro, lime zest and juice.
  • In a deep fryer or a very large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F.
  • Fry the wings in 4 or 5 batches until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per batch; drain, shaking off the excess oil. If you like them crispy like we do, I say give 'em about 7 minutes. As each batch is finished, add the wings to the sauce and toss well. Transfer the wings to a platter, leaving the sauce in the bowl for the remaining batches. Recipe recommends serve hot-but I say they would be just as lovely cold!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1720.1, Fat 131.2, SaturatedFat 42.6, Cholesterol 551.7, Sodium 2862.6, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 120

THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS



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This recipe receives raves every time I serve it! The sauce will be a small quantity and very thick. Don't let that scare you! Baking or grilling the chicken is also an option instead of frying.

Provided by BurghFeeder

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

vegetable oil for frying
2 pounds chicken wing pieces
¼ cup margarine, melted
¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®)
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fry chicken in the hot oil, working in batches, until no longer pink in the center and is crispy on the outside, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; set aside until cool enough to touch.
  • Stir margarine, hot sauce, garlic, onion soup mix, lemon juice, and basil together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.
  • Put chicken in a large resealable bag; add the sauce, seal the bag, and shake until wings are coated. Spread wings into a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce has baked onto the chicken, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 116.5 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 857.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BEST INSTANT POT CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE



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Provided by JAmero4702

Number Of Ingredients 14

Honey Garlic Sauce:
1 cup water
4 lbs fresh or frozen chicken wings bone-in
5 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons Mirin
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more
Cornstarch Slurry:
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Pressure Cook Chicken Wings: Add 1 cup of water to the the pressure cooker pot. If using frozen chicken wings, make sure they are not frozen in a block of ice. You should be able to separate them. Place the trivet with handles or steamer basket in the pot and stack the fresh or frozen wings directly onto it. Close the lid and make sure the valve points to sealed. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the timer for 12 minutes for frozen chicken wings and 8 minutes for fresh chicken wings. Prep Work While Wings Are Cooking: While the chicken wings cook, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a cooking rack on top of it. Set aside. Turn oven to Broil. With the chicken wings still cooking, start making the sauce. You can also use store-bought sauce, see blog post for details. Honey Garlic Sauce: Add the garlic, ginger, Mirin, soy sauce, honey, water, sesame oil and red pepper flakes to a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken. Stir often. In a small bowl combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and stir until fully dissolved. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until it thickens. Remove sauce from heat and set 1/2 cup to 1 cup aside for dipping. Broiling the Chicken Wings: Once the Instant Pot beeps and the cooking has been completed, do a 5 minutes Natural Pressure Release. Remove the lid carefully and remove the steamer basket or trivet with chicken wings. Transfer 1/2 of the wings to a large bowl, and pour the Honey Garlic Sauce sauce over them. Gently toss to coat the wings well in sauce on each side, preferably use your hand to do this. Arrange the wings on the prepared baking rack. Repeat with the remaining wings. Broil chicken wings for about 5 minutes, flip and broil on the other side. Watch wings closely not to burn them, and broil less or more, based on how crispy you prefer them. Serve the wings with the leftover 1/2 cup of sauce or with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken wings: Look for wings that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid wings that are too thin or have a lot of feathers.
  • Pat the chicken wings dry: This will help the wings to crisp up in the oven. You can use a paper towel to pat the wings dry.
  • Season the chicken wings generously: Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the wings. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Bake the chicken wings at a high temperature: This will help the wings to cook through and get crispy. The ideal baking temperature is 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Flip the chicken wings halfway through cooking: This will ensure that the wings cook evenly.
  • Serve the chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce: Some popular options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy, flavorful chicken wings are a popular party food and a delicious snack. With the right ingredients and a little bit of effort, you can make chicken wings at home that are just as good as, if not better than, the ones you get from a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack, give one of these chicken wing recipes a try.

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