These 12 best homemade chicken wings recipes are crowd-pleasing, the best pick for game day, and amazingly super snacks. Why buy chicken wings if you can make them at home?
You can never go wrong with chicken wings. From oven-baked to deep-fried, from Asian sticky sauce to Western garlic parmesan, these recipes score big time, no matter the occasion.
There will be no need to Google "Where to buy the best chicken wings" or "Amazing chicken wings near me" anymore. The closest place to find these down-to-earth and super delicious chicken wings is by making them in your own kitchen (sometimes in your backyard).
1. Twice cooked wings
This recipe guarantees you will have the most crispy and crunchy chicken wings. Even better, you can make these by steaming them first.
Then pop them in the freezer. When you're ready, quickly blanch them in hot oil. Voila—the best homemade chicken wings you will ever taste.
Total cooking time: 2 hours 45 minutes. Cooking method: steam and deep fry
2. Bonchon copy-cat chicken wings
Have a thrust for the famous Bonchon fried wings but are too far from its store? No problem, I've got you covered.
These chicken wings are dredged in tapioca starch. Then, they are thinly coated with vodka and beer batter.
These multiple layers create the unique crispy texture layers you often see in Bonchon fried chicken wings.
Total cooking time: 2 hours. Cooking method: deep fry
3. Momofuku style chicken wings
Hah, the famous Japanese confit Momofuku wings are a must-try in this list of 20 best homemade chicken wings recipes.
These wings are first slowly cooked (confit) in the oven and then quickly seared on the stovetop with Japanese-style sauce. You'll agree with me that sometimes the best wings do not have to be crispy or deep-fried.
Total cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes. Cooking method: confit and sear
4. Quick and easy parmesan chicken wings
These wings can be your impromptu pick for a backyard gathering with family this summer.
With a few mixed spices, unsalted butter, and parmesan cheese, you'll have such quality homemade chicken wings in as short amount of time.
Total cooking time: 35 minutes. Cooking method: oven bake
5. Crispy gluten free chicken wings
Want your gluten-free wings to be super crispy? Then definitely check this recipe out.
Total cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes. Cooking method: deep fry
6. Smoked chicken wings
These wings won't disappoint you! One bite into the flavorful skin, and you'll soon have one in each hand.
The marinade provides a flavor profile that sinks deep into the meat. Then, the dry rub offers a fresh pop to the skin.
Total cooking time: 14 hours 20 minutes. Cooking method: grill/smoke
7. Grilled garlic parmesan chicken wings
Another parmesan theme chicken wings added to the best homemade chicken wings list.
This is a must-have for backyard grilling or a game-day tailgate. These wings are super easy to make and so delicious that they are not to be missed.
Total cooking time: 30 minutes. Cooking method: grill
8. Honey mustard soy chicken wings
These chicken wings were savory and umami with a little tangy from the mustard and a hint of sweetness from the honey.
The mustard seeds gave the wings a little texture. Together with the herbs, they were aromatic and added lots of flavors.
Total cooking time: 35 minutes. Cooking method: oven bake
9. Honey garlic chicken wings
This fantastic recipe list will only be complete with chicken wings. The recipe list will only include honey garlic flavor wings. Nothing can beat the classic.
Total cooking time: 55 minutes. Cooking method: oven bake
10. Baked java wings
These wings are baked at a high temperature to get crispy without any added flour. The sauce is made on the stovetop while the wings cook and simmer until it thickens.
Then, toss the wings with the sauce, and they will be ready to eat! Serve them with some celery and carrots, and you have a party for yourself!
Total cooking time: 55 minutes. Cooking method: oven bake
11. South Carolina mustard wings
These homemade chicken wings have perfectly crispy breading and are not greasy.
Once you toss them in our one-of-a-kind Carolina Mustard sauce, they will certainly be the crave-worthy item that everyone will be raving about.
Total cooking time: 55 minutes. Cooking method: oven bake
12. Cajun style chicken wings
I am a die-hard fan of Cajun-style cooking. You can find many of my other Cajun-related recipes here, here, and here. So there is no way this homemade chicken wings list don't include one.
This recipe for Cajun-style grilled chicken wings produces crispy wings that are full of flavor but only as spicy as you like. Delicious straight off the grill, they get even better after being bathed in a Cajun butter sauce.
Total cooking time: 1 day. Cooking method: grill
Grammar check 2nd sentence in #12 recipe for Cajun Style Wings
Hi Phuong,
Thank you so much for your input. I'm working on it 😉
Need you proofreader to check grammar on some of your recipes (which by the way look delicious).
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