27 Chicken Wing Recipes That’ll Change Your Appetizer Spread

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27 Chicken Wing Recipes That’ll Change Your Appetizer Spread1/27 Barbecue Chicken Wings Test Kitchen Approved Barbecue Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 20 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crispy barbecue chicken wings are bursting with flavor. Seasoned in a coating of onion powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper, these wings get tossed in barbecue sauce for a tangy, sweet flavor profile with a hint of spice. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts There’s a secret ingredient in these sweet, tangy and ultra crispy wings: baking powder! If you dredge the

chicken wings with it before baking them, they’ll become extra crispy

chicken wings with it before baking them, they’ll become extra crispy. You can air fry, grill or deep fry them too. Serve with one of our favorite store-bought barbecue sauces. 2/27 Baked Chicken Wings 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Baked Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings about 20 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A secret ingredient in this recipe makes it possible to get really crispy chicken wings without the hassle of deep-frying. What comes out of the oven are delectable, browned, crunchy wings. Dip it in a

spicy Sriracha chili sauce for a satisfying bite

spicy Sriracha chili sauce for a satisfying bite. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts These wings are the perfect blank canvas for any sauce or seasoning. For the crispiest, juiciest baked wings, dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels before you dredge and cook them. You might need to cook them in batches, or on two baking sheets at once, to give them enough room on the baking sheet to cook evenly. 3/27 Crispy Buffalo Wings 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Buffalo Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 20 pieces Go to Recipe From

Use baking powder, not baking soda, for the best results

the Recipe Creator: Coating the wings with baking powder helps crisp them up in the oven. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for the best results. These are doused in Buffalo sauce, but could also be brushed with your favorite barbecue sauce instead. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Sure, you could pick up a bottle of buffalo sauce at the grocery store, but it’s actually pretty easy to make yourself. Combine butter, brown sugar and hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, and you’ll be ready to slather it on these tasty wings in no time. 4/27 Garlic

Parmesan Wings Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take a bite out of these perfectly seasoned chicken wings. Golden brown and crispy, the skin is flavored with garlic powder, parmesan cheese and herby parsley. Enhance the flavors by dipping it in a garlic parmesan or sriracha mayo sauce, or stick to the classics like bleu cheese and ranch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Zippy garlic and salty Parmesan join forces in this chicken wings recipe that’s sure to

be a hit on game day, at potlucks and on every day in between

be a hit on game day, at potlucks and on every day in between. Freshly grated Parmesan will turn out the best flavor and texture, so opt for the full wedge at the grocery store. 5/27 Smoked Chicken Wings Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you want chicken with deep, rich flavor, there’s no better way to achieve it than by bringing out the smoker! The chicken remains juicy and tender while the coating is crispy and

full of simple seasonings

full of simple seasonings. Toss it in some barbecue sauce for the perfect tangy flavor. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin These smoky wings are a labor of love; they’ll need to slow cook in a smoker for two hours at 250°F. If you don’t own a smoker, turn your grill into a smoker with some wood chips and a few handy tips. 6/27 Air-Fryer Chicken Wings 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t go wrong with air-fryer chicken wings. Our spice

rub has a nice kick from the cayenne seasoning

rub has a nice kick from the cayenne seasoning. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen If you don’t have the time (or patience) for smoked wings, try this quicker version. While they’re cooked in two stages to ensure juicy meat and crisp skin, they’re still ready to eat in less than an hour. To ensure the wings cook evenly and stay crispy, avoid overcrowding the air-fryer basket. 7/27 Fried Lemon-Pepper Wings 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Fried Lemon-Pepper Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These lemon-pepper

wings are perfect for game day

wings are perfect for game day. Try these out if you’ve been stuck in a chicken wing rut. Add grated lemon zest to the butter mixture if you want a more pronounced lemon flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin We love buffalo wings, but sometimes it’s fun to shake things up and try something new. Impress your guests with tangy lemon-pepper wings, which can be deep fried, baked or air fried, depending on your preference. 8/27 Honey-Barbecue Chicken Wings 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

They’re just the tiniest bit sticky—exactly the way they should be

These wings get loads of flavor from the slightly sweet honey-barbecue sauce they’re tossed in. They’re just the tiniest bit sticky—exactly the way they should be. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen If you love honey mustard and barbecue sauce, you don’t have to pick just one. This sweet-and-tangy mashup is the ultimate game-day snack. A drizzle of soy sauce adds an irresistible umami flavor. Add these wings to a full spread of game-day appetizers. 9/27 Five-Spice Chicken Wings 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: Bird is the word when it comes to these wings

From the Recipe Creator: Bird is the word when it comes to these wings. They’re baked to a perfect golden brown and hum with mild, delicious Asian spices. Thanks to an overnight marinade, the chicken inside stays tender while the skin maintains that signature crunch. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado Green onions, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic cloves, sugar and Chinese five-spice powder team up for a complex sauce you’ll want to pour on everything. Serve these wings with fried rice and a tangy Asian slaw. 10/27 Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Mustard Chicken

There’s a good chance they’ll become your new favorite!

Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change from spicy Buffalo sauce, try these sweet and sticky wings. There’s a good chance they’ll become your new favorite! —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York There’s no frying necessary for these oven-baked wings, which cook for about an hour in a 400° oven. The flavorful homemade sauce—featuring spicy brown mustard, honey, butter, lemon juice and turmeric—is quick and easy to whip up. 11/27 Teriyaki Chicken Wings 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45

These wings are the ultimate make-ahead appetizer

min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my sister-in-law served these at a family party years ago, we all kept reaching for “just one more”. I often prepare them for our toddler son…it’s the only way I can get him to eat chicken! These wings are the ultimate make-ahead appetizer. Just whip up a few batches, then store them in the freezer for when company comes over. They’ll keep for up to three months. Thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating them in a 350° oven for 10 to 12 minutes. 12/27 Breaded Chicken

Basil, garlic and onion flavor the crumb coating that covers the tender wings

Wings 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breaded Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No one can pass up seconds of these golden brown goodies from field editor Nancy Schmidt of Center, Colorado. Basil, garlic and onion flavor the crumb coating that covers the tender wings. —Nancy Schmidt, Center, Colorado You don’t need to go to a sports bar to get tasty breaded chicken wings. Make them at home with whole chicken wings, an egg, bread crumbs and seasonings. Serve them with buffalo sauce and

ranch dressing

ranch dressing. 13/27 Best-Ever Fried Chicken Wings 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until I bring out more. When they ask me how to fry chicken wings, they never believe it’s so easy! —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado These crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside wings come with your choice of three dipping sauces. You could choose your own adventure, or just make all of them. The spicy Thai sauce is our

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