Whether you're searching for a recipe for chicken wings for a meal, tailgating, a picnic, a weekend snack, or party, you're sure to find an excellent choice in this list. These top-rated chicken wing recipes include baked, fried, and a few for the slow cooker.
1. Spicy Cajun Style Chicken Wings
Picture of Cajun Wings © Diana Rattray
These chicken wings are delicious as is, or serve with Ranch dressing, a mustard mayonnaise sauce or a spicy Creole Mayonnaise blend. These flavorful wings can be made as spicy as you you like by adding more or less Tabasco and cayenne pepper to the sauce.
2. Maple Chicken Wings
Photo of Maple Chicken Wings © Diana Rattray
These great-tasting chicken wings are easy to prepare and bake with a flavorful maple sauce. This recipe will serve 5 to 6 people as an entree or 10 to 12 as an appetizer. They make a great holiday appetizer or tailgating snack.
3. Baked Buffalo Wings
Picture of Buffalo Wings © Diana Rattray
These nicely seasoned wings are quick and easy to prepare and bake with a simple brine and a tasty sauce with only four ingredients. Serve these wings with the traditional blue cheese dip or a blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, or your favorite dip. If you like more heat, add more Tabasco, or go with only the hot sauce if you prefer them a little milder.
4. Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings
Photo of Glazed Chicken Wings © Diana Rattray
These tasty chicken wings are glazed with a cinnamon and sherry mixture. The wings are marinated for about 5 hours before baking.
5. Sesame Chicken Wings
Photo of Sesame Chicken Wings © Diana Rattray
A marinade with Asian seasonings flavor these great-tasting chicken wings. The chicken wings are marinated then baked to perfection. These make a fabulous party snack, or serve them with rice and stir fried vegetables for a great family meal.
6. Linda's Crockpot Chicken Wings
A simple soy sauce, garlic, and honey sauce flavors these simple chicken wings, and they are cooked hands-free in the slow cooker.
7. Broiled Barbecued Chicken Wings
Picture of Barbecued Chicken Wings © Diana Rattray
These well seasoned chicken wings make a great meal or snack for a family. Feel free to double or triple the recipe for a holiday appetizer or game day snack for a bigger crowd. These are great wings to make for a tailgating party or picnic.
8. Spicy Chicken Wings in Barbecue Sauce, Slow Cooker
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These easy, spicy chicken wings are cooked in the crockpot with honey and barbecue sauce, along with simple seasonings. These are nice wings to make for a tailgating event, or serve as a Super Bowl snack.
9. Cajun Chicken Wings
Photo of Cajun Chicken Wings © Terri Wuerthner
Terri's tasty chicken wings can be served as an entree or appetizer. The wings are perfectly seasoned with a mixture of Tabasco, butter, and several peppers.
