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17 Wing Recipes for When You Want Drama in Every Bite

Published: Jan 1, 2026 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Crispy, saucy, messy, and totally worth it—wings are the life of the party. These 17 recipes bring bold flavors, finger licking sauces, and unapologetic fun to every meal. Whether you like them sweet, spicy, or somewhere in between, this collection makes sure every wing is a showstopper you’ll want to devour before anyone else even gets a taste.

Keto Chicken Wings

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

Wings this good shouldn’t be keto… but here we are. These bad boys come out crispy, juicy, and absolutely packed with flavor. They're perfect for game nights, lazy dinners, or just when you want something that hits the spot and keeps your macros in check.
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 to perfection and fall-off-the-bone tender, these wings are the kind of dish that makes you look like you tried way harder than you did. Great for parties, chill nights, or anytime you want serious flavor with minimal fuss.
Get the Recipe: Smoked 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.

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with that bold BBQ flavor. These wings taste like they spent hours on the grill, but nope—your air fryer did all the heavy lifting. Easy win, every time.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer BBQ Wings

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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

Tired of the same ol’ game day snacks? These lemon pepper wings are a total upgrade. Bright, citrusy, and packed with flavor, they’re the kind of appetizer that disappears fast (like, first-quarter fast).
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

Sweet Chili Wings

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

Sweet chili wings are the perfect combo of crunch, heat, and sticky-sweet goodness. They’re the kind of snack that disappears as soon as they hit the table—so maybe keep a secret stash in the back.
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.

Sweet, salty, savory, and totally addictive—these wings bring the full flavor party. They're messy in all the right ways and so good, they’ll have you questioning every buffalo wing you’ve ever loved.
Get the Recipe: Marinated 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.

These Salt and Pepper Wings go off—crackly-crispy, spicy, and packed with Szechuan peppercorn magic. Tossed with hot chiles and garlic, they’re the kind of wings you start eating... and just don’t stop. Trust me, I tried.
Get the Recipe: Salt and Pepper 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.

These honey garlic wings are simple but next-level. They're coated in a glossy, sweet-and-sour glaze and sizzle up beautifully on a grill pan. Bonus: they’re gluten-free, so everyone at the table can dig in.
Get the Recipe: Honey garlic chicken wings (gluten-free)

Oven Baked Chicken Wings

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

These oven-baked wings are proof you don’t need a deep fryer to get that perfect crunch. Juicy inside, crispy outside, and tossed in a bold homemade buffalo sauce—yeah, these wings bring it.
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken 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.

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in that mouthwatering soy garlic glaze. With just one simple trick, you’ll get wings so crispy, you’ll forget you didn’t deep fry them. Get ready to make these a regular!
Get the Recipe: Soy Garlic Wings

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 bring the perfect mix of crispy, sweet, tangy, and just a hint of heat. It’s like a flavor party in every bite, and trust me—you won’t want to stop at just one.
Get the Recipe: Hot Honey Lemon Pepper 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.

Smoked dry rubbed wings are here to prove that you don’t need sauce to pack in the flavor. These wings are perfectly seasoned, crispy, and juicy—no messy fingers, just pure deliciousness. Fire up that pellet grill, and thank me later!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Dry Rubbed 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.

Do your wings differently with these Smoked Garlic Parmesan beauties. Crispy, loaded with savory goodness, and made effortlessly on the Traeger pellet grill. If you’re looking to level up your wing game, this is the way to do it.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Garlic Parmesan 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.

These Grilled Chipotle-Mango Wings are the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky. With that char from the grill and a sweet heat combo, they’re easy to make and super customizable—ramp up the spice or keep it chill, the choice is yours.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Mango-Chipotle Chicken Wings

Smoked Dill Pickle Wings

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

Change up your wing routine with these Smoked Dill Pickle Wings! The dill pickle marinade gives them that zesty, tangy kick, while the pellet grill adds a smoky touch you can’t beat. Easy to make, packed with flavor, and totally addictive—these wings will rock your world!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Dill Pickle 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.

These wings are the total package—crispy, smoky, and slathered in a whiskey-infused sauce that takes them to the next level. Ready in no time, they’re the kind of wings you’ll crave over and over again.
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.

Fire up the grill and take your wings to the next level! These Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce are crispy, smoky, and bring the perfect heat. If you're craving something spicy, this is the wing recipe that’ll have you coming back for more. You’ll never go back to frying!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce

Air Fryer Chicken

Chicken wings on a plate.
Air Fryer Chicken. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Crispy, crunchy, and totally keto-friendly—these Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are coated in almond flour and pork rind crumbs for the perfect crunch. Serve them up with a homemade, sugar-free BBQ sauce, and you've got a delicious, low-carb meal that's ready in no time!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken

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