When we were looking for fun tailgating ideas, we found this interesting poll of everyone’s favorite Super Bowl food on Better Homes and Gardens. No surprise, the second most popular dish was chicken wings. 36% of respondents said it was their favorite Super Bowl food, right behind chips and dips at 40%. (What percentage do you think would pick buffalo chicken wing dip as their favorite?) It got us thinking, we need to do a roundup of the best Super Bowl chicken wing recipes. If you need some tailgating ideas for your Super Bowl spread, here are our 17 favorite chicken wing recipes–ranked by spiciness.
Before we get into it, if you’re just looking for the classic Buffalo-Style hot chicken wings, check out this recipe. We’ve tried a lot of chicken wings and this is by far our favorite traditional recipe. Check it out and let us know what you think!
Mild Hot Wings
Not everyone can enjoy the delightful punch of spicy wings, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat something bland. Here are some tailgating ideas that prove mild wings can be as good as hot wings.
1. Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
Sweet and tangy, these sticky honey mustard chicken wings will have your taste buds singing. Since they are deep fried, they have the crispiest skin and juiciest interior. Trust us, if you are trying to impress your friends, this is the recipe for you!
2. Chipotle Ginger Orange Grilled Chicken Wings
These chipotle ginger orange grilled chicken wings are super easy to make and are absolutely addictive! They make the ultimate tailgating side, or can be served as a delicious chicken wing dinner. Trust me, this is one of the best chicken wing recipes that you will ever try!
3. Dill Pickle Chicken Wings
At first dill pickle chicken wings may sound a little crazy, until you remember one of the most popular fast food chains uses pickle juice in their recipe. Using a dill herbed brine, these wings turn out moist and flavorful.
4. Orange Honey BBQ
Taking tailgating ideas from Chinese Orange Chicken, these sticky-sweet honey BBQ wings are really tasty. Make sure to keep extra napkins on hand for these!
5. Baked Apple Butter Brown Sugar Wings
These are the perfect wings to make for a crowd. Made with a sweet blend of flavors, they are tasty but mild. For those who want a little spice, they can then add the Sriracha sauce.
ProTip: Grab a box of moist towelettes to have on hand when serving chicken wings.
Medium Hot Wings
For those who like a bit of kick but not too much, these medium wings are perfect tailgating ideas. They are flavorful and spicy, but won’t have you reaching for the milk.
6. Peach Glazed Chicken Wings
Chipotle and peach bring these glazed chicken wings to life. So tasty they are a bit addictive, these flavorful ribs can be made in about 30 minutes. Perfect for tailgating.
7. Sticky Hot Chicken Wings
With a spicy garlicky hot sauce, your taste buds will thank you. These sticky wings will go quickly, so better make a second batch!
8. Baked Firecracker Chicken Wings
Inspired by Chinese Firecracker Chicken, we love these spicy, sticky wings. Topped with scallions and sesame, they are also beautiful to serve.
ProTip: Leave only the bones with this wing-eating method.
Spicy Hot Wings
The heat is dialed up on these wing recipes.
9. Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings
As we know, Korean BBQ is one of the best flavors in the world. These gochujang wings might become your new favorite because they are packed with spices and sweetness, appealing to everyone’s tastebuds.
10. Jalapeno Chicken Wings
This unusual wing recipe uses pickled jalapenos to impart flavor. Combined with hot sauce and spicy seasonings, these hot wings will heat up your tailgate.
11. Devilishly Spicy Hot Wings
Crisp, spicy, and gluten-free, these hot wings are all about flavor. Be careful with these though, the spicy flavor is designed to sneak up on you. Give it a second before you have seconds.
ProTip: Drink ice-cold water right before you eat wings to numb your mouth slightly and reduce the burn.
Help! I’ve Made A Mistake Hot Wings
For true spice lovers, these hot wings are not for the faint of heart. Keep the milk handy for these hot wings, just in case.
12. 5-Alarm Hot Wings
Made with four of the hottest peppers in the world and served with hot sauce, you may need to call the fire department on these 5-Alarm wings. Just make sure to keep the milk within easy reach.
13. Suicide Hot Wings
Using a combination of five different spicy peppers, these are a serious contender. Though not as spicy as the 5-alarm fire, you’ll still want to be wary.
14. Insane Hot Chicken Wings
If you have a super hot sauce you’ve been waiting to use, this is the perfect recipe. Using a standard base recipe, you call dial these wings up as hot as you’d like.
15. World’s Hottest Wings
You’d think using red chilis, serranos, and jalapenos would be enough spice. However, these daredevil wings also use two kinds of hot sauce.
ProTip: To best defend against spiciness, opt for whole milk or keep full-fat sour cream or yogurt on hand.
Vegan Hot Wings
Fan of the wings but not the chicken? Tailgaters with a plant-based diet will love these tasty vegan options.
16. Frozen Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
This recipe uses frozen cauliflower florets to make delicious 4 ingredient frozen buffalo cauliflower wings! They’re so easy to make, and perfect in a pinch since most of us have a bag of cauliflower in our freezers, just ready for this exact moment to shine!
17. Red Curry Cauliflower Wings
For something truly different, try these red curry cauliflower wings. Using red curry, these spicy wings are so flavorful, you made to need to whip up a second batch. Luckily, they’re also really easy to make!
Pro Tip: Eat something before consuming hot wings to keep the burn on your tongue and not in your tummy.
No matter what your spice tolerance level is, you’ll love these wing recipes. For more Super Bowl tailgating ideas, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and check out our Amazon Storefront.
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