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17 Chicken Wings That Slap Harder Than Your Local Takeout’s Best Attempt

Published: May 19, 2025 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Forget what you know about wings from your local joint. We’re talking about next-level, lip-smacking chicken wings that’ll make you rethink your entire wing philosophy. From spicy to sweet, crispy to saucy, these 17 recipes are guaranteed to slap harder than your go-to takeout.

Keto Chicken Wings

Keto Chicken Wings on a black plate with parsley and a white sauce.
Keto Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

If you're on keto and craving wings, you just hit the jackpot. These chicken wings come out crispy, loaded with flavor, and totally guilt-free. They’ve got that crave-worthy crunch and seasoning that keeps you reaching for "just one more" — no carb crash in sight.
Get the Recipe: Keto Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings on a light blue plate.
Smoked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Smoked chicken wings don’t get better than this — tender, full of flavor, and ridiculously easy to make. Whether you're hosting a backyard hangout or just feeding the fam, these wings always hit the spot.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Wings

Sweet Chili Wings

Bowl of Thai sweet chili wings on a gray and white napkin.
Sweet Chili Wings. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These sweet chili wings bring the heat and the sweet. Crispy, juicy chicken smothered in a sticky, finger-licking sauce that’s equal parts sweet and spicy — good luck stopping at just one.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Chili Wings

Marinated Chicken Wings

Crispy oven baked marinated chicken wings on a plate.
Marinated Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These wings don’t play around. Salty, sweet, sticky, and totally packed with flavor, they bring serious attitude to the table. One bite and you’ll forget buffalo sauce ever existed.
Get the Recipe: Marinated Chicken Wings

Honey garlic chicken wings (gluten-free)

Gluten-free chicken wings in honey garlic sauce on a grill pan with cilantro and lime on them.
Honey garlic chicken wings (gluten-free). Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

No deep fryer, no problem. These grill-pan honey garlic wings come out juicy, sticky, and packed with sweet ‘n’ sour flavor. They’re gluten-free, super easy to make, and way better than takeout.
Get the Recipe: Honey garlic chicken wings (gluten-free)

Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Hot honey lemon pepper wings on a dark blue plate surrounded by lemon pepper, lemons, a white linen, and lemonade.
Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These hot honey lemon pepper wings are doing the most — crispy, zesty, a little spicy, a little sweet. Basically, they’re everything you didn’t know your wing night was missing.
Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

Soy Garlic Wings

Soy garlic wings on a blue plate surrounded by a white linen, a glass of bear, soy ginger sauce, and cloves of garlic.
Soy Garlic Wings. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Forget the mess of deep frying — these soy garlic wings come out crispy, juicy, and full of bold, sweet-savory flavor with way less fuss. One easy trick is all it takes to level up your wing game, every single time.
Get the Recipe: Soy Garlic Wings

Oven Baked Chicken Wings

A plate of saucy Oven Baked Chicken Wings.
Oven Baked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: The Honour System.

These oven-baked chicken wings are crispy where it counts and tender where it matters. Add that easy, from-scratch buffalo sauce on top, and you've got yourself a seriously addictive wing situation.
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings

Chicken wings with garlic and Parmesan on a white plate.
Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

These smoked garlic parmesan wings are next-level good. No sticky mess — just crispy wings loaded with smoky, cheesy, garlicky goodness. Made on the Traeger, they’re simple, satisfying, and ready to upgrade your wing routine.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings

Smoked Dry Rubbed Wings

Smoked dry rubbed chicken wings on a white plate with garlic.
Smoked Dry Rubbed Wings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Saucy wings are great — but these dry rubbed smoked wings? Total flavor bomb. They’re smoky, crispy, and coated in a dry rub that hits all the right notes without the sticky cleanup. Just fire up your pellet grill and let the wings do the talking.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Dry Rubbed Wings

Smoked Dill Pickle Wings

Smoked chicken wings with pickles on a black plate.
Smoked Dill Pickle Wings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Smoked Dill Pickle Wings? Yes, please! These wings marinate for hours, soaking up all that tangy, juicy pickle flavor, then get the perfect smoky finish on the pellet grill. They’re simple, flavorful, and a total crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Dill Pickle Wings

Grilled Mango-Chipotle Chicken Wings

A plate of chicken wings on a white plate with a slice of mango.
Grilled Mango-Chipotle Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Sweet meets heat with these Grilled Chipotle-Mango Wings! The mango gives them a juicy sweetness, while the chipotle powder brings the smoky spice. Want it hotter? Go ahead and dial up the heat! Throw them on the grill for that perfect char, and you’ve got wings that are anything but boring.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Mango-Chipotle Chicken Wings

Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Wings with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce

Ninja Woodfire Grill Wings with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce on a white plate.
Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Wings with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

In the mood for wings with some serious flavor? These smoky, crispy wings get slathered in a whiskey-infused sauce that’ll have you coming back for more. Quick to make, easy to love, and seriously delicious!
Get the Recipe: Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Wings with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce

Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce

Chicken wings on a white plate with sauce and carrots.
Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce. Photo credit: Grill What You Love.

Take your wings to new heights with this grilled buffalo version. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and smothered in spicy buffalo sauce, these wings are the perfect combo of heat and flavor. Fire up that grill — trust us, you won’t look back!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Chicken wings on a plate with lemon wedges.
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

When it’s time for game day snacks, these lemon pepper chicken wings are your new go-to. They’re juicy, packed with bold lemony flavor, and perfect for nibbling while you cheer on your team.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Basket of fried chicken with chilies and garlic.
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

I couldn’t stop eating these Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings! The Szechuan peppercorns give them that perfect, mouth-tingling kick, while the stir-fried hot chile peppers and garlic bring the spice. Crispy, crunchy, and totally irresistible, these wings are next-level good.
Get the Recipe: Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Air Fryer BBQ Wings

A pile of air fryer BBQ wings on a white platter.
Air Fryer BBQ Wings. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings that taste like they’ve been grilled? Yep, it’s possible! These wings are sweet, spicy, and just a little smoky — all in a crispy bite that’ll have you going back for more.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer BBQ Wings

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