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20 Flavorful Chicken Wing Recipes Worth Making Tonight

Published: Sep 8, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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If you love wings, this collection is for you. With 20 mouthwatering recipes, you’ll find all your favorites and a few bold new takes—think spicy, sweet, tangy, and everything in between. They're easy to whip up, packed with flavor, and perfect for any occasion, whether you're feeding a crowd or just treating yourself to a crave-worthy dinner. Once you try these, takeout won’t even cross your mind.

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

You'll love these tender Smoked Chicken Wings. Perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Chicken Wings

Keto Chicken Wings

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

These are the perfect keto chicken wings! Deliciously crispy and flavorful, this keto chicken wing recipe will leave your taste buds satisfied. These wings are bursting with flavor and will keep you wanting more.
Get the Recipe: Keto 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 taste like they’re fresh off the grill. They’re spicy, sweet, a little smoky, and absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer BBQ 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.

Add a kiss of smoke to your wings and change how you eat wings forever! These savory wings are crispy, smoky, and infused with garlic butter and Parmesan in every bite!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Garlic Parmesan Wings

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Buffalo chicken egg rolls on a wooden cutting board with celery and sprinkled with blue cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These Buffalo chicken egg rolls are a fun way to combine an egg roll with spicy chicken wings! Simple recipe with only 6 ingredients!
Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

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.

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Get the Recipe: Smoked Dry Rubbed 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 made these Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Szechuan peppercorns and stir-fried hot chile peppers and garlic and I couldn't stop eating them! They are so crunchy, spicy, and addictive.
Get the Recipe: Salt and Pepper 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.

Smoked wings with a touch of dill-licious dill in every bite, these easy wings are perfect when dunked into ranch!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Dill Pickle Wings

How To Air Fry Frozen Chicken Wings

A plate of seasoned and cooked chicken wings.
How To Air Fry Frozen Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Tiny Batch Cooking.

The easiest way to cook frozen chicken wings is here. Air-fried frozen chicken wings are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. Serving air fryer frozen chicken wings in the right portion helps you and your family's chicken cravings. Chicken wings in the air fryer is a delightful treat for everyone. Can be served as a snack or as a full meal with sides.
Get the Recipe: How To Air Fry Frozen Chicken 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 and spicy flavors combine with a kiss of smoke from the grill with these delicious Grilled Mango-Chipotle Wings!
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.

Ready in no time, these smoky, saucy wings are good eating! Crispy wings with a touch of smoke are slathered in a whiskey-infused sauce making these some of the best wings around!
Get the Recipe: Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Wings with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce

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 have tender, crispy chicken covered in a sticky, sweet & spicy sauce! You'll be licking the sauce off your fingers and reaching for another!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Chili Wings

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 for a new twist on an old favorite. These Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce bring the heat and the flavor. Perfect for when you're craving something spicy, they're a must-try for any wing aficionado. You'll wonder why you didn't grill your wings sooner.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce

Air Fryer Chicken

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

This recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Tenders is a healthy, keto-friendly version of a classic. The chicken is coated in almond flour and pork rind crumbs, then air fried. It's served with a homemade BBQ sauce made from sugar-free ingredients, combining convenience with delicious flavor. With only 5 net carbs per serving, it's perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken

Oven Baked Chicken Wings

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

This Oven Baked Chicken Wings recipe is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The flavor will blow you away! Includes an easy homemade buffalo sauce.
Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Marinated Chicken Wings

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

These salty, sticky, sweet and savory wings have it all. One bite and buffalo sauce will be a thing of the past.
Get the Recipe: Marinated Chicken 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 are a crispy, sweet, savory, and tangy treat.
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.

These soy garlic chicken wings are crispy, juicy, sweet, and savory. With one simple trick, you'll have consistently crispy wings every time without needing to deep fry them! 
Get the Recipe: Soy Garlic 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.

Tender, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and cooked on a grill pan. These gluten-free chicken wings are a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors.
Get the Recipe: Honey garlic chicken wings (gluten-free)

Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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

For an irresistible game day appetizer, try these lemon pepper chicken wings. They are juicy and flavorful
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings

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