30 Next-Level Chicken Wing Recipes Made For Super Bowl Sunday (2024)

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By Camille Lowder
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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.

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Garlic-Parmesan Wings

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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Any true football fan knows that Game Day isn't complete without Buffalo something. These wings are doused in ranch seasoning, are sprinkled with fresh chives for extra flavor, and are made in your slow cooker for the most hands-off option ever.

Get the Slow-Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wings recipe.

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Slow-Cooker Parmesan-Garlic Chicken Wings

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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.

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Flamin' Hot Cheetos Wings

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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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Slow-Cooker BBQ-Bourbon Chicken Wings

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When you want to take a break from Buffalo, reach for BBQ sauce... and bourbon for good measure.

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FAQs

What is the secret ingredient to crispy wings? ›

Make the crispiest chicken wings with this one secret ingredient: baking powder. Baking powder is widely used for its leavening power, giving baked goods volume and lighter textures.

How many chicken wings will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday? ›

In its 2024 wing report, the National Chicken Council estimates that 1.45 billion chicken wings will be consumed during the Super Bowl this weekend. According to the report, 1.45 billion wings is enough to give four of them to each man, woman and child in the United States.

How many chicken wings for Super Bowl 2024? ›

When football fans across the country sit down to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers play in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, they will consume an estimated 1.45 billion wings, according to the National Chicken Council's 2024 Wing Report.

How much money is spent on chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday? ›

According to some estimates, 1.25 billion dollars' worth of chicken wings are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday, which would equate to 162.5 million pounds of chicken on that day alone.

What oil makes the crispiest wings? ›

Canola Oil

Benefits: With a high smoke point and neutral flavor, canola oil is excellent for frying chicken. As an added bonus, it has high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which makes it healthier than other options.

What is the most popular food eaten on Super Bowl Sunday? ›

#1- Wings. According to the National Chicken Council, 1.45 billion chicken wings are expected to be consumed for Super Bowl Sunday. They're an easy, shareable food item that comes in many different options, such as garlic parmesan, lemon pepper, cajun, and many many more.

What is the most popular food eaten at Super Bowl Sunday? ›

1 In 7 Americans Order Take Out

"But what are people ordering for their Super Bowl watch parties?" is a question you may ask yourself because you're looking to create a game day menu. The three most popular Super Bowl dishes people order are pizza, chicken wings, and chips with dips.

What is the number one Super Bowl snack? ›

An Instacart survey revealed the top picks when it comes to game day snacks, and just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Tortilla chips took the top spot for the No. 1 must-have snack during a game day party, followed by cola, cheese dips and salsas.

Who has free chicken wings if Super Bowl goes into overtime? ›

Buffalo Wild Wings made this promise in 2019, saying it would give away free wings if any future Super Bowl games would go into overtime. This year it happened. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl earlier this month 25-22 in overtime.

How much pizza is eaten on Super Bowl Sunday? ›

The American Pizza Community (yes, it's a thing) said that over the last few years, about 12.5 million pizzas are ordered, baked, and delivered to football fanatics on Super Bowl Sunday.

Are frozen wings cheaper? ›

Fresh wings don't last forever. You typically have five days to use them, whereas frozen wings can be kept for a long time. This is why you pay more for fresh wings.

How much does a 30 second Super Bowl commercial cost 2024? ›

Multiple sources have reported that the average cost of a 30-second ad for the 2024 Super Bowl will be $7 million. The last Super Bowl game was watched by 113 million people, meaning a company can gain a lot from running an ad during such a popular event.

Which state has most chickens? ›

In the USA, Iowa Produces the Highest Number of Chickens (USDA) Iowa is rightly known as a chicken state, producing 60 million broiler chickens annually.

How do restaurants get their wings so crispy? ›

velveting in oil. There's a local place with the best wings I've ever had and I asked their process. They dry brine for a day or two and then bake them, and THEN deep fry them before doing the rubs or sauces. The results are so crispy but tender and juicy.

Is cornstarch or baking powder better for crispy wings? ›

Cornstarch: Coating the chicken wings with cornstarch gives them a very light breading and makes them extra crispy!

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