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31 Chicken Wing Recipes for Game Day (Or Any Day)

If there aren't chicken wings in front of you, are you even watching the Super Bowl?

January 29, 2021

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Chicken wing recipes are perhaps the most essential Super Bowl recipes. Whether you like your wings spicy and tangy or sweet and smoky, the best wings are essential game day snacking. Below, you'll find 31 of our favorites, including boneless wings, sesame drumettes, easy grilled wings, and more. These recipes are so good, we'll be eating them long after football season is over. Don't forget the homemade ranch dressing.

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1/31
Buffalo Wings
The chicken wing recipe that started it all. This classic is crisped and then coated in a buttery hot sauce glaze.
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2/31
Crispy Turmeric-and-Pepper-Spiced Chicken Wings
Some chicken wing recipes offer pearls of wisdom, like this cooking trick: Starting the wings in a cold oven allows the fat to render slowly so they get even crispier. Which is what we're all looking for, right?
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3/31
Boneless Buffalo Chicken "Wings"
These fried and sauced chicken breast strips have all the spicy flavor of Buffalo wings—without the hassle of bones.
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4/31
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
A coating of cornstarch before a dip in a saucy spice mix gives these baked wings extra crunch factor.
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5/31
Dakgangjeong (닭강정 / Korean Sweet, Crunchy Fried Chicken)
Yes, this is a list of 33 recipes for chicken wings that we adore. But we could, honestly, stop right here. These sweet, crunchy Korean fried chicken wings will stay crispy for hours.
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6/31
3-Ingredient Buffalo Grilled Chicken Wings
A simple Buffalo-style hot sauce delivers a big punch of flavor to these fantastic (and easy) grilled wings. Brush a little sauce on the wings at the end of grilling for caramelized flavor, then toss them in more sauce before serving for full spicy saturation.
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7/31
Soy-Braised Chicken Wings
Dark soy sauce along with regular soy sauce is what gives these luscious wings their rich color. You'll simmer them in a wok for about half an hour, then serve with thinly sliced cucumbers.
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8/31
Sesame Chicken Drumettes
Keep batches of these glossy, baked drumettes marinating in the fridge and bake them off as your hunger requires. You'll likely find yourself coming back for more. (Depending on how many other appetizer recipes you're cooking.)
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9/31
3-Ingredient Garlic-Herb Grilled Chicken Wings
Combine garlic and your favorite hardy herbs (rosemary, thyme, and oregano are all great!) for a marinade that's quick, easy, and super-delicious on these grilled wings.
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10/31
Smoked Chicken Wings
It's worth braving cold weather to cook these tangy-sauced smoked wings on a charcoal grill (or on a gas grill, using a smoker box).
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11/31
Double-Fried Chicken Wings
Double frying means this recipe turns out the crispiest chicken wings ever. Feel free to sauce them any way you like.
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12/31
Chicken in Pineapple Sauce (Chicken Hamonado)
While you can make this Filipino recipe with thighs or drumsticks, we love the sweet and tangy preparation with chicken wings.
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13/31
Pok Pok-Style Hot Wings with Peanuts and Cilantro
Want crispy and delicious wings fast? Avoid the mess of frying oil and go for a quick oven-roast. Inspired by the version served by chef Andy Ricker at Pok Pok, these wings get doused in a sweet and savory glaze and rolled in a spicy, crunchy topping.
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14/31
3-Ingredient Curry Grilled Chicken Wings
Fragrant curry powder and creamy, tangy yogurt join together in a tenderizing marinade for these easy grilled wings.
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