Chicken Appetizers

The trick to great slow-cooker wings? Giving them a quick, crispy broil before tossing them in the crockpot with a sweet and smoky sauce.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Because the crock pot uses moist heat to cook, these buttery ranch chicken wings are extra tender.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

The hoisin sauce gives the chicken wings a rich and savory flavor, while the slow cooker ensures that the wings stays moist and juicy. These wings are perfect for a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Want a quick tip for making amazing chicken wings? Try marinating them in Italian dressing and soy sauce before baking them until crispy. Party perfect, every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Pancake battered nuggets kissed with maple syrup split the combo of sweet and savory right down the middle.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Homemade boneless wings? Even better, it's tried and true buttermilk-dredged chicken with a buttery buffalo sauce.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These savory wings are first marinated in a red wine mixture and then coated in a light batter before deep-frying. Crispy and juicy!

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

When you want to really impress your guests (or yourself), it's hard to beat this recipe for chicken wings with creamy Gorgonzola sauce.

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Combine stuffing mix, cooked chicken, and broth and bake in muffin cups. For an added touch, drizzle some gravy over the top when serving.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cumin and chili powder help heat up these hot wings. They are baked instead of fried and are falling-off-the-bone tender.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Tired of hot wings? These crispy, garlicky wings are always a huge hit.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Chicken wings are a classic favorite, and when crispy-baked wings are paired with a sweet-spicy suicide sauce, they make for an unforgettable dish.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The marinade of soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and sherry give these wings a delicious Asian-flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The spicy mustard mixture helps the flour adhere to the wings, giving them a nice crisp texture when fried.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

No matter how many wing flavors are out there, the garlic parmesan combo will never go out of style.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These oven-baked honey curry chicken wings are a perfect appetizer for any party. They are sweet, savory, and spicy all at the same time.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Boneless strips of chicken are coated in a light beer batter then deep fried in oil until crispy and golden brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Three types of chiles, two types of hot sauce, and an absolute heap of cayenne - what did you expect from the world's hottest wings? Not for the faint of heart, these are some...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with French fried onions, boneless skinless chicken tenders, honey mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crockpot chicken wings could be a game changer. Marinated wings get tossed in the slow cooker a few hours before you need them. No more checking the oven during the...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Allow me to introduce you to a finger-licking favorite: JK's Original Western Wings. A perfect marriage of sweet and savory, these wings are destined to be the star of any...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

A fun way to dress up chicken tenders for the whole family is by coating them in goldfish crackers. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun addition to your child's...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These slow cooked buffalo wings have a Cajun kick to them. The wings are simmered in a spicy bbq sauce along with hot sauces like Tabasco and jalapeno sauce. The...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

For a laid-back cook game night, these barbecue wings deliver big on taste and convenience. Prepared mostly in the slow cooker, they make throwing together a...

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

These chicken nugget sliders are just plain cute. The perfect size for nibbling on. Instead of mayo and ketchup, try your favorite nugget dipping sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

It was only a matter of time until the ranch dressing made it into the wings themselves. If you're more of a blue cheese person than a ranch person, just sub that in.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

The smoky flavor pairs perfectly with the spices in the Tex-Mex blend of seasonings, and the chicken wings are grilled to perfection.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Think wings have to be fried to be crispy and browned on the outside? Just broil them and toss them in the slow cooker. Soy and ginger with brown sugar gives...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Hot wings don't have to come from a takeout menu, and this easy recipe proves it. With just a handful of ingredients and a crock pot, you can whip up a batch of saucy wings that...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

There's nothing quite like a good chicken wing, and these garlic pineapple wings are the perfect blend of sweet and savory.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

The secret is baking the wings twice, once with the seasoning and then again after the sauce is added. This recipe with honey, soy sauce, and chili sauce delivers sweet and...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The delicious combination of spicy and sweet. These chicken wings are marinated in a blend of habanero peppers, pineapple juice, and vinegar and then grilled to...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

Flautas de pollo are a Mexican dish made with shredded chicken, garlic, onion, tomato, and green chili peppers, fried in oil and served with salsa fresca or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cherry cola and cherry preserves give these grilled wings a sweet glaze and light cherry flavor.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Spicy-hot, baked buffalo wings are served with a cool and creamy blue cheese sauce. Perfect party food.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These tropical chicken wings are perfect for your next party or get-together. The tropical marinade yields both sweet and savory flavors, and is sure to be a hit with your...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Savor the flavors of tangy honey garlic chicken wings, an easy-to-prepare crock pot recipe featuring tender wings cooked in a lip-smacking honey, ketchup...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

These pressure-cooked, oven-baked wings are a wonderful alternative to greasier fried varieties. A blended sweet and sour sauce gets baked onto the wings for a...

Method:   pressure cooker, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These spicy-sweet wings are broiled before you add them to the crockpot to give them extra texture.

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

These baked chicken nuggets are healthier than their deep fried counterparts so you can feel good about serving them to your family

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chicken wings are first fried to get the skin nice and crispy, then they are baked in a tangy sauce until falling-off-the-bone tender.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Like your wings sweet and spicy? A triple threat of heat from hot sauce, chiles, and cayenne pepper is counteracted by a sweet touch of honey in this slow cooker...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Chicken wings are marinated in an olive oil, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon mixture then roasted in the oven. Then they are deep fried until crispy and tossed with a butter and...

Method:   deep fryer, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Put fast food nuggets to shame. Parmesan and panko give chicken that cravable, crucial crust that you know so well. Marinara or little homemade honey mustard would make...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These party-favorites have the heat of buffalo wings with a little sweetness to make them completely addicting.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Batter up your chicken strips with a cayenne, cornflake topping. For a healthier alternative, pop these superstars in the oven or air fryer for that oh-so-desired crunch.

Method:   oven, air fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with prepared mustard, chicken wings, red plum jam, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bread crumbs, bacon, chicken livers, prepared mustard, olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A marinade of soy sauce and five-spice is the secret to deep, savory flavor in these deep-fried chicken wing delights.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

Baked wings in a lip-smacking barbecue sauce are the way to go when you want delicious party food without a lot of work.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours