The 10 Best Chicken Wing Recipes You've Never Tasted

Sure, you could order a bucket from your favorite wing joint.

But to make some truly finger-lickin’ wings—and to enjoy the 32 grams of protein packed in four drumsticks, without all the extra sugar or grease—try roasting them yourself.

It’s actually an easier process than you think. It involves just two simple steps: sear and sauce. Once you master the first step, the roasted chicken wing transforms into your artist’s palette for the second.

You could go with traditional buffalo wings, but you could order those anywhere. Instead, wake up your taste buds with any of the below sauce-and-topping combinations.

Step 1: Crank the Heat

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Hot temps and good airflow create crispy chicken.

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Set a wire rack inside each of two rimmed baking sheets. Pat 3 lb of chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with 1 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1/2 Tbsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper.

Place the wings in a single layer on the prepared racks. Bake until cooked through, about 35 minutes, flipping once.

Step 2: Sauce and Top

While the wings roast, whisk the sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Then transfer the cooked wings to the bowl, toss to coat, and finish with the toppings.

All this makes 4 servings.

Sriracha Buffalo

Christopher Testanti


Sauce: 3 Tbsp melted butter, 1 Tbsp cider vinegar, 2 tsp Sriracha sauce, 1 minced garlic clove

Topping: 1⁄3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola

Mellow Yellow

Christopher Testanti


Sauce: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp yellow mustard, 1 Tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Topping: 2 Tbsp chopped chives

Umami Madness

Christopher Testanti

Sauce: 3 Tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp finely minced ginger, 1 tsp fivespice powder

Topping: 2 Tbsp sesame seeds

So Fresh, So Green

Christopher Testanti


Sauce: 1/2 cup salsa verde, zest of 1 lime, 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Topping: 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Tahini Ranch

Christopher Testanti

Sauce: 3 Tbsp runny tahini, 3 Tbsp mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp white-wine vinegar, zest of 1 lemon, 1 grated garlic clove

Topping: 2 Tbsp chopped dill

Smoky Tomato

Christopher Testanti

Sauce: 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 Tbsp canola oil, 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 1 minced garlic clove

Topping: 1/4 cup minced red onion

Curry Fury

Christopher Testanti


Sauce: 1/4 cup coconut cream (not coconut milk), 2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp curry powder, zest of 1 lime

Topping: 1 sliced scallion

Tangy Blue Cheese

Christopher Testanti


Sauce: ⅓ cup plain yogurt (not Greek), 1 oz crumbled blue cheese, 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish, 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove

Topping: 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Butter Chicken

Christopher Testanti


Sauce: 3 Tbsp cashew butter, 3 Tbsp heavy cream, 3 Tbsp warm water, 2 tsp garam masala, 1/4 tsp cayenne

Topping: 1⁄3 cup pomegranate seeds

Wasabi Ginger

Christopher Testanti


Sauce: ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp minced ginger, 1 tsp wasabi paste

Topping: 2 Tbsp black sesame seeds

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