You can enjoy crispy, flavorful chicken wings at home. Below are my top 30 chicken wing recipes so you can cook them yourself, entertain guests, and save money.
Delicious Chicken Wings
Every Wednesday night my kids go to youth group at church. Often I volunteer in a class or the nursery, and sometimes I stay for adult fellowship or a Bible study. One Wednesday my husband and I used the evening for a rare date night. We dropped the kids with friends and drove to a small place called “The Tavern.” Short on time, we ordered the evening special.
The server brought a large platter piled with wings—half barbecue and half blisteringly hot—served with celery, carrots, and a few dipping sauces. They were fantastic. My husband suggested we should eat wings like that more often, and I agreed.
A few weeks later, with the kids dining out with their grandparents, I prepared a casual shared meal: cheesy bacon bites, potato skins, and hot chicken wings. That became a new tradition: wings on our date nights. We love them, and over time wings also became a staple for gatherings with friends and family.
I often make wings when we host game-day parties. I’m not necessarily there for the game, but I love feeding people and creating a welcoming spread. This curated collection of 30 excellent wing recipes is designed to inspire your next casual night, date night, or game-day celebration. If you want tips for achieving restaurant-quality crispiness at home, check the linked resource for Crispy Baked Wings for practical techniques and helpful tricks.
30 Best Chicken Wing Recipes
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Wings
Blackberry BBQ Sticky Wings
Sriracha Chicken Wings
Margarita Lime Baked Chicken Wings
Copycat Spicy Garlic Chicken Wing Sauce
Crispy Baked Honey BBQ Wings
Honey Garlic Wings (oven baked)
Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Baked Chicken Wings
Dry Rub Fall Off the Bone Chicken Wings
Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings
Sticky Crispy Asian Chicken Wings
Crack Chicken-inspired Wings
Bourbon Maple Glazed Chicken Wings
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chipotle Dry Rub Smoked Chicken Wings
Maple Mustard Grilled Chicken Wings
Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings
Slow Cooker Apricot BBQ Chicken Wings
Jalapeno Lime Chicken Wings with Paleo Ranch Dressing
Baked Curry Chicken Wings
Chili Garlic Ginger Honey Wings
Vietnamese-Style Spicy Caramel Chicken
Caribbean Sweet Sticky Hot Wings
Old Bay Chicken Wings
Coca-Cola Chicken Wings
Brazilian-Style Chicken Wings
Beer-Battered Chicken Wings
Enchilada-Style Chicken Wings
Sticky Ginger Teriyaki Chicken Nibbles
Classic Hot Wing Recipe
Crispy Baked Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
If you want something sweet after all those wings, try football-themed cupcakes for game day desserts. 
Originally published: 1/20/14 updated: 1/28/19