Holidays & Entertaining Entertaining Party Food & Drink Our Favorite Chicken Wings Recipes for Game Day (or Any Occasion) Whether you want baked wings, hot wings, or Buffalo wings, chicken wings are a clear winner among finger foods. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 7, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Few foods are quite like chicken wings. They’re a great game day treat—and a perennial member of the Super Bowl snacks family—but they can also be dressed up for a stand-up cocktail hour or a graduation party. They can be healthy—think baked chicken wings—or totally indulgent, in the case of fried chicken wings soaked in an irresistible sauce. You’re probably most familiar with chicken wings at your local sports bar or favorite casual restaurant—some restaurants even focus entirely on chicken wings—but like most chicken recipes, chicken wings recipes can be as tasty at home as they are at an eatery. Making chicken wings recipes doesn’t have to be a huge struggle, either. These three recipes include two grilled versions and a version you make on the stovetop. 01 of 03 Cherry Bourbon Chicken Wings Victor Protasio These chicken wings are so good, you’ll keep them on rotation before, during, and after football season. The sweet and sour Bourbon sauce helps the wings get nice and crispy on the grill, and they pair well with traditional cookout fixings such as slaw and potato salad.Get the recipe: Cherry Bourbon Chicken Wings 02 of 03 Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Wings Greg DuPree These wings get their insanely delicious flavor from parmesan cheese and a garlicky parsley-lemon sauce. And don't worry if you don't have a grill. They can be made in the broiler, too.Get the recipe: Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Wings 03 of 03 Pollo Guisado Chicken Wings The Spruce / Diana Chistruga Pollo Guisado is a popular Latin American chicken stew. This tasty recipe incorporates its spicy flavors to create a zesty twist on classic chicken wings. Get the recipe: Pollo Guisado Chicken Wings Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit