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21 Chicken Wing Recipes That Take Flavor to New Heights

Published: Oct 23, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Get ready to dig in—these 21 chicken wing recipes are everything you need for game day, family dinners, or a weekend feast. From crispy baked wings to saucy skillet creations and smoky grilled favorites, this collection has a flavor for every craving. Sweet, spicy, tangy, or savory, each recipe brings its own twist on the classic crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself, these wings prove that good food always starts with great flavor.

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

Smoked Chicken Wings

Smoked Chicken Wings on a light blue plate.
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

3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings

BBQ Chicken Wings cooked with a 3-ingredient crockpot recipe.
3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These 3-Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings are a delicious and easy recipe for BBQ lovers. Just mix the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work.
Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Crockpot BBQ Chicken Wings

Sticky Baked Asian Chicken Wings (Fall Off the Bone)

Baked tender, sticky, and savory Asian chicken wings on a plate.
Sticky Baked Asian Chicken Wings (Fall Off the Bone). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Baked Asian chicken wings are a delicious appetizer that features chicken wings seasoned with Asian flavors and then baked in the oven.
Get the Recipe: Sticky Baked Asian Chicken Wings (Fall Off the Bone)

Mouth-Watering Chinese Salt And Pepper Chicken Wings

A plate of crispy fried chicken wings garnished with sliced red chilies and green onions, served with lemon wedges, next to a bowl of pepper.
Mouth-Watering Chinese Salt And Pepper Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

These marinated wings are typically coated with a light dusting of corn starch before frying, which helps to create a crispy exterior while keeping the meat juicy and tender on the inside!
Get the Recipe: Mouth-Watering Chinese Salt And Pepper Chicken Wings

Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings

Crispy jerk chicken wings with a spicy glaze, served on a white plate with garnish.
Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Get ready to spice things up with Air Fryer Jerk Chicken Wings! With their bold, spicy flavors and crispy texture, these wings are a game-changer. The crispy skin, juicy meat, and a kick of heat will have you reaching for another wing. Great for game days, parties, or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Jerk 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

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

A wooden board with seasoned chicken wings, a bowl of white dipping sauce with lemon slices, and celery and carrot sticks.
Air Fryer Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

The process for making these Air Fryer Chicken Wings is so simple. It has very few ingredients, takes very little time to cook and you end up with delicious, crispy chicken wings.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Chicken Baklava

Chicken on a white plate.
Chicken Baklava. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

This unique recipe offers a version of baklava, using chicken wings instead of pastry. The wings are seasoned with spices like coriander, cumin, and cinnamon, and baked with a sugar-free honey substitute. This dish combines the flavors of traditional baklava with a keto-friendly approach. It's a creative take on a classic, suitable for those on a low-carb diet.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Baklava

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

With massive flavor in every bite, skip the sauce and go for Smoked Dry Rubbed Wings. So easy and so good, pass the napkins and dig in!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Dry Rubbed Wings

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

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

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

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)

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

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