Looking for the best game day wing recipes? This roundup features our 10 favorite, flavorful and easy-to-make wing recipes. Whether you love spicy, sweet, or tangy flavors, these wings will be a hit at your next tailgate or football game watch party.
Why You’ll Love These Wing Recipes
When it comes to football food, there’s nothing more iconic than wings! And it’s no wonder everyone loves these handheld chicken appetizers–they’re versatile, easy to make, and perfect for feeding a crowd.
At our house, we all have our favorite wing sauces, so I always offer a selection of wings to choose from when I’m entertaining during football season.
My husband is a fan of classic, spicy Buffalo chicken wings. My youngest always goes for the barbecue wings, and my oldest likes his wings plain–no sauce on the wings, or on the side, thank you very much!
For everyone else, I always offer a few dipping sauce, like Ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side. Whether you like your wings spicy, sweet, savory, or a bit of all three, you’re sure to find at least one wing recipe in this roundup that you’ll and your guests will love.
Recipe Tips
Recipe Tips
- Before seasoning your wings, make sure to pat them dry with paper towels. Moisture is the enemy of crispy skin! The drier your wings, the better they’ll crisp up in the oven or air fryer. If you have the time, you can even leave the wings uncovered in the fridge for a few hours to air dry.
- Don’t overdo the oil. I recommend using oils with a high smoke point, like avocado or vegetable oil.
- Don’t crowd the pan. Overcrowding traps steam and results in soggy skin. Spread the wings out on your baking sheet or air fryer basket in a single, even layer.
- Placing your wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet allows the hot air to circulate around all sides of the wings and helps them cook up crispier.
- If you’re not seeing the golden-brown crispness you’re after, pop your wings under the broiler for a few minutes right at the end. Keep a close eye on them—they can go from crispy to burnt in a matter of seconds!
Top Ten Game Day Wing Recipes
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
These crispy, delicious chicken wings are tossed in a dry rub and air fried to golden brown perfection–ready to be dipped in all of your favorite wing sauces!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings from The Recipe Rebel have perfectly crispy skin, flavored with Parmesan cheese, seasoning salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, all served with a homemade garlic butter sauce with parsley and extra parmesan cheese!
Sweet Jalapeno Pineapple Boneless Wings
Breaded chicken bites are smothered in a sweet and spicy jalapeno pineapple sauce and served with grilled pineapple and sliced fresh jalapeno. A favorite of both kids and adults!
Sticky Crispy Asian Wings
These Sticky and Crispy Asian Chicken Wings from Kitchen Sanctuary have the perfect crunch and sticky sweetness.
Air Fryer Herb Garlic Chicken Wings
Make delicious and crispy chicken wings in just 20 minutes with this easy air fryer recipe! Tossed in a savory herb and garlic butter mixture, these wings are seasoned to perfection with a touch of cayenne for added heat.
Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
Coated in a sweet and tangy sauce barbecue sauce, these baked BBQ chicken wings from Jessica Gavin are perfect for game day.
Crispy Lemon Pepper Wings
These lemon pepper wings from The Wicked Noodle are baked until crispy then basted with lemon pepper seasoning and melted butter. They’re an easy appetizer or dinner that’s as good or better as you can get in a restaurant!
Spicy Baked Orange Chicken Wings
Crispy, tangy, and full of flavor! These baked chicken wings are tossed in a sweet and spicy orange marmalade and hoisin sauce, with a hint of garlic and ginger. Perfect for a an appetizer, light meal or game day gathering.
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Not traditional chicken wings, but a great option for your vegetarian friends. Bite sized pieces of cauliflower are baked in a spicy batter, then tossed in Buffalo wing sauce and butter in this tasty twist on classic hot wings.
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