Hosting a party or game day get-together? These ultimate party chicken wings bring bold flavor with every bite! Featuring cowboy butter wings, Korean fried wings, hot honey wings, lemon pepper wings, and sweet chili wings, this wing roundup is perfect for game day, Super Bowl parties, tailgating, and family gatherings. Crispy, saucy, and easy to make—these wing recipes are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Save this pin for your next party menu or wing night!
1️⃣Cowboy Butter Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken wings (split, tips removed)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
½ tsp garlic powder
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice (plus zest from ½ lemon)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions:
Prep the Wings: Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder.
Cook the Wings:
Oven: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Air Fryer: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, shaking basket halfway.
Make Cowboy Butter: While wings cook, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice/zest, parsley, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
Toss & Serve: Place hot wings in a large bowl and pour cowboy butter over the top. Toss well to coat.
Garnish: Sprinkle extra parsley or chives on top before serving.
Serve with extra cowboy butter on the side for dipping.
2️⃣Korean Fried Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, patted dry
½ cup cornstarch (or potato starch)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
1 cup cold water (adjust as needed for batter)
Oil, for frying
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Chopped green onions
Instructions
Make the Batter:
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Slowly whisk in cold water until smooth and slightly thick.
Coat the Wings:
Toss chicken wings in the batter until evenly coated.
Fry Twice for Extra Crispiness:
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry wings in batches for 6–7 minutes, until light golden. Remove and drain on a rack. Let rest 5 minutes, then fry again for 3–4 minutes until deep golden and extra crispy.
Make the Sauce:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, gochujang, ketchup, honey, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Coat the Wings:
Toss hot wings in the sauce until fully glazed.
Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately!
Flavorful, crispy, and sticky Hot Honey Chicken Wings recipe — the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory!
3️⃣Hot Honey Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
1 tbsp baking powder (helps crisp the skin)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Hot Honey Sauce:
½ cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s or your favorite)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Prep the wings:
Pat wings dry with paper towels — the drier, the crispier. Toss them with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. - Bake or air-fry:
Oven: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crisp.
Air fryer: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, shaking halfway. - Make the hot honey sauce:
In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and chili flakes. Heat over low until butter melts and sauce is smooth. - Toss and serve:
Once wings are cooked, toss them in the warm hot honey sauce until coated evenly. Great with ranch or blue cheese dip!
4️⃣Lemon Pepper Wings
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
1 tablespoon baking powder (for extra crispiness)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon oil (optional, if baking)
Lemon Pepper Sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1½–2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
Zest of ½ fresh lemon (optional, for extra zing)
1 teaspoon honey or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions:
- Prep the Wings:
Pat wings very dry with paper towels. In a bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and a bit of oil (if baking). - Cook:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Bake 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. - Toss in Lemon Pepper Sauce:
Mix melted butter with lemon pepper seasoning and lemon zest.
Toss hot wings in the sauce until evenly coated.
5️⃣Sweet Chili Wings
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings (split, tips removed)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Sweet Chili Sauce
½ cup sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
Garnish (optional)
Sliced green
