30 Next-Level Chicken Wing Recipes Made For Super Bowl Sunday
They're clucking amazing.
Whether you’re heading out or staying home to watch the Super Bowl, wings are a MUST to kick off your party. Sure, you could just pick up your standard order from your favorite wing spot. And honestly, we get it—just like dips and nachos, wings are tradition, and sometimes you just gotta have your faves. But! We bet you’ve got the time and energy to step outside your comfort zone to make your own this year. Use these 30 recipes as inspiration, and who knows, you might find a new favorite you’ll make for years to come.
Here, we offer up everything from the classic to the brand-new. All your game day guests would be happy if you just stuck to the standards like Buffalo and honey BBQ. They’re classics for a reason. But if you’re in the mood to wow the crowd with something different, we recommend turning to sweet and spicy Korean or cheesy, buttery garlic Parmesan wings. Stocked up on drinks for the game ahead of time? Pop open an orange soda or root beer for a delicious wing sauce—trust us, it works!
Not a fan of spicy but still want great flavor? Our chicken Parm or maple bacon wings are for you. You could also start with our basic baked chicken wing recipe and add any seasoning you want.
Don't have a lot of free time but are still feeling creative? You can also make incredible wings in your slow cooker (what can't a Crockpot do?), and you’ll have one less thing to worry about on game day.
Looking to fill out that Super Bowl spread? Check out our best Super Bowl party foods, game day appetizers, and dip recipes to keep the crowd coming back for more.
Garlic-Parmesan Wings
For these easy wings, we made a simple melted butter, garlic, parsley, and Parm mixture that you combine while your wings are baking. Once the wings are done cooking, toss them in a large bowl with the sauce and serve. Easy peasy!
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Buffalo Wings
One of the most popular bar snacks in the U.S. was actually born in a small Buffalo, New York, bar in 1964. Without the Anchor Bar and the ingenuity of its owner (she wanted to repurpose leftover cooked wings to feed her family), many a game day, bar-hopping American would likely never know you could combine crispy wings bathed in sweet-hot sauce. The more you know!
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Lemon Pepper Wings
Lemon pepper chicken is one of our most popular recipes ever, and it's easy to understand why. Even with only a few ingredients, it has SO. MUCH. FLAVOR. The same can be said for these wings. Prep time is 10 minutes... or less!
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Spicy Apricot Glazed Wings
If you’re looking to expand your horizons beyond classic Buffalo wings, this recipe is a great place to start. They’re just as spicy, but also super-savory, sticky, and juuust sweet enough. With a sauce like this, you don’t even need blue cheese dressing. (Then again... we're not stopping ya!)
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Ranch Wings & Buffalo Sauce
If the best (undebatable) wing flavor and sauce combination is hot Buffalo wings and ranch dip, then it stands to reason that a ranch wing with hot Buffalo dip would be equally delicious—right? Damn right.
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Korean Fried Chicken
Nicknamed “candy chicken,” Korean fried chicken is known for its deliciously crunchy exterior and its thick sweet-and-spicy sauce. These bites pack a little capsaicin punch, so feel free to decrease the amount of dried chiles that go in. If you do like an adrenaline kick though, please enjoy the sweet-and-spicy ride.
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Fried Chicken Wings
While we love our baked buffalo wings, fried wings satisfy that craving for a salty, crunchy bite made for dipping (or tossing) in your favorite sauce. Serve these at your Super Bowl party with an array of your favorite wing sauces so everyone can customize these crispy-yet-moist wings.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Fried chicken wings are delicious, but they can make a big mess. These air fryer wings are super-easy, and they're just as crunchy as the deep-fried kind. We're hooked!
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Pickleback Chicken Wings
If you're unfamiliar, a pickleback shot is a shot of whiskey followed by a, you guessed it, shot of pickle juice. This recipe turns that bar classic into a briny, salty chicken wing that'll keep you and your guests coming back for more.
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Instant Pot Wings
Cooking wings in an Instant Pot allows for them to get nice and tender before being crisped to perfection under the broiler. It's a near foolproof method for making finger-licking wings, maybe only second to air fryer wings.
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Chili Garlic Chicken Wings
A good marinade can make your chicken wings absolutely impossible to put down. This sauce is spicy, sweet, and garlicky—you're going to LOVE how caramelized and sticky it gets on the wings in the oven.
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Grilled Chicken Wings
There's a special place in our heart for these easy grilled chicken wings. What they might lack in the super-crisp nature of fried chicken wings, they make up for in smokiness, beautiful grill marks and convenience!
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Oven BBQ Wings
No game day party should be without these spicy, tangy wings that use COCA-COLA of all things to get their mysteriously incredible flavor.
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Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks
These drumsticks are the perfect game-day treat. They're tender and crazy flavorful. Broiling is an optional step, but it really takes them to a whole other level. Fall-apart meat and crispy skin for the win!
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Baked Chicken Wings
Few things are more satisfying than a crispy, juicy chicken wing, and we think our recipe takes the cake. Thanks to some simple techniques (hint: baking powder!), every wing comes out golden and crisp, just how we like 'em. Toss them with some homemade BBQ sauce, and you'll officially be in wing heaven.
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Cilantro Lime Wings
"Cilantro-lime" is a flavor profile we can never get enough of. Cilantro lime salmon, cilantro lime rice, cilantro lime shrimp wraps… and now these chicken wings!
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wings
Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Garlic Chicken Wings
Slathered in melted butter, chopped garlic, parsley, and a whole lot of shredded Parm, this classier take on wings makes them less football food, more dinner party appetizer.
Flamin' Hot Cheetos Wings
Take your Buffalo chicken wings a step further and coat them in Flamin' Hot Cheetos! The spicy crunchy coating is extremely delicious, and once you start, you won't be able to stop.
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