Game-Day Wing Recipes

This top-rated wing recipe is great for get-to-know-you tailgates where you aren't sure what everyone will like. Use hot salsa for spicy ribs, or mild for a more subtle heat. The honey and ground ginger absorb into the meat, so when these wings are done baking for an hour, they're the perfect food to eat with your fingers.

Recipe: Honey Chicken Wings

Take advantage of your slow cooker to simmer these sweet and spicy wings. And to keep it easy, just serve them straight out of the slow cooker on game day.

Toss the wings in a spicy mixture of ketchup, hot sauce, mustard and red wine vinegar, then serve with a traditional creamy blue cheese sauce for super-satisfying appetizer.

Add heat and sweet to these chicken wings by tossing them in a mixture of apricot jam, mustard, and crushed red pepper.

Pile a plate high with skillet-fried wings, then drizzle with a tomato-based sauce flavored with honey, hot sauce, and lime juice. The wings have a nice spicy kick to them, thanks to the hot sauce and ground red pepper, so serve with Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping, and vegetable slices to cool your guests down.

Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Chipotle Chicken Wings

Tasty wings don't have to be all about barbecue sauce and deep-fryers. Try an appetizer with a zesty Asian-Creole blend. The marinade, made with soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, dry mustard and Creole seasoning, is sweetened with a hint of brown sugar. These wings need to marinade for about an hour, so get them going the morning of the game.

Recipe: Sticky Chicken

Experiment with bold and unique flavors at your next tailgate by serving Thai-flavored wings flavored with peanut butter, cilantro, and a tangy juice medley. Prep the wings the night before so that they can best absorb the flavors of the marinade, then bake for about 30 minutes just before fellow fans arrive.

Recipe: Thai Wings and Ribs

For tailgate connoisseurs, this Asian-inspired favorite is sure to score big. Fire up the grill and let these bite-sized babies cook for about six minutes each. The grill adds smoky flavor to the already tangy marinade, made from ginger, chili paste, honey, and hoisin sauce.

Recipe: Honey-Sesame Grilled Chicken Wings

When your game-day tailgate calls for a pitcher of the good stuff, make a wing dish to match. Whisk together tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and salt to make the sauce, then marinate the wings overnight. Bake the wings for about 20 minutes at high heat to get the skin crispy while keeping the meat tender and juicy.

Recipe: Margarita Chicken Wings

If you're pairing food with festive cocktails, the Lemon-drop Chicken Wing is the way to go. Marinate wings for at least two hours in a blend of vodka, lemon juice, sugar, and olive oil, then bake for a little over an hour, or until the meat is pulling away from the bone. They're over-the-top tender and oh-so delicious.

Recipe: Lemon-drop Chicken Wings

Go international with a wing recipe inspired by the flavors of Sri Lanka. Lemon grass, cilantro, garlic, and tumeric make a bold dry rub that's brightened by the smoke from the grill. Marinating time varies, so this is a great recipe pick for days when your schedule is a little looser. Cook for fifteen minutes and serve.

Recipe: Tamil Chicken Wings