Chicken wings: the ultimate party and snack food.  There is nothing like a good chicken wing recipe to set the tone for a festive gathering, whether it's your office holiday potluck or a game day party at the house.  With such variety in chicken wing recipes, it's sometimes hard to pick which kind to make.  That's why we've gathered 12 of the best chicken wing recipes for you to pick from.  Make one...make several!  You can even offer "chicken" wings to your vegetarian and vegan friends, as we have a couple of meatless recipes as well.  Indulge your inner child with the finger-licking goodness of some delicious chicken wing recipes today.

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12 Best Chicken Wing Recipes

Table of Contents:

Saucy Chicken Wings

Unusual Chicken Wing Recipes

Vegetarian "Chicken Wing" Recipes

Saucy Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings and Sauce — Homemade chicken wing recipes somehow always taste better than any you can get in a restaurant. Make these Buffalo chicken wings and sauce, and your dish will be the favorite at any gathering.

Buffalo Chicken Wings with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing — We love a good chicken wing recipe, and while some are quite difficult and complex, this one is really pretty easy. Not only that, it tastes amazing! With homemade blue cheese dressing, to boot. Yum!

Buffalo Wing Sauce — Why go out for Buffalo wings when you can make your own delicious sauce in the comfort of your own kitchen? You can easily double the recipe and make enough to cover twice as many wings and have a party. Enjoy!

Hot-n-Easy Buffalo Chicken Wings — Chicken wing recipes are always good, and these are hot and easy. To make them spicier, just make 8 more ounces of sauce. To make them REALLY hot, add 8 more ounces of sauce, plus a cup of diced jalapenos and a teaspoon of cayenne.

Saucy Aloha Chicken Wings — These aloha chicken wings bring Hawaiian flavor straight to your table. The spicy seasoning mixes with the sweetness of the pineapple to make a delicious sauce that can't be beat. These are great as a party appetizer or as a quick meal.

Truly Homemade Buffalo Chicken Wings — If you're looking for a truly homemade recipe for chicken wings, this is it! Everything, right down to the mayo that's in the blue cheese dressing, is homemade, and the taste is better than anything you've had before! Homemade is the best.

Unusual Chicken Wing Recipes

Baked Chicken Wings with Noodle Stuffing — Have you ever wondered to yourself, "How long should I cook chicken wings?" Well, if you make them with this scrumptious noodle stuffing, the answer is "20 minutes." This is not your average chicken wing recipe...it's even better!

Braised Chinese Chicken Wings — For a unique spin on the usual chicken wing recipes, make this tasty braised Chinese version. The soy sauce and ginger impart a wonderful Asian flavor, and they've been a hit at many a party in our house.

Broiled Mustard Chicken Wings — As chicken wing recipes go, this is one of my favorites. It's not the usual barbecued or Buffalo-style chicken wing recipe, but one with more character. The mustard really brings something special to the table.

Chicken Wings in Coke — Here's an unexpected use for your favorite cola beverage: Coat your wings! This recipe is surprisingly good, and it keeps the wings so moist, you've just got to try it!

If you're making food for a big party, take a look at our round-up of 12 Irresistible Appetizer Recipes for a Party. You'll find some great recipes to complement these chicken wings.

Vegetarian "Chicken Wing" Recipes

Buffalo Tofu Wings — Love the spiciness of Buffalo wings but don't want to eat chicken? Then here is your lucky recipe! This recipe is a great alternative for you and your vegetarian friends to enjoy all the flavor of Buffalo wings without the meat - it uses tofu instead.

Buffalo Wing-Dings — For a surprising twist on traditional chicken wings, please your vegetarian and vegan friends with these meatless buffalo wing-dings. They will thank you, and they won't be the only ones who eat these tasty "wings!"