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Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Chicken wings are synonymous with sports for many people, but we just associate them with any good time to be had. Whether you're looking for a smoked chicken wings recipe, an air fryer chicken wings recipe, or an easy chicken wings recipe, we've covered all the bases in this delicious collection. Wings don't have to be complicated to be a success. A simple dry rub can even lead to a crowd-pleasing appetizer. However you enjoy your wings, don't forget the ranch, carrots, and celery sticks, plus, of course, your beverage of choice to wash it all down. These recipes are sure to impress even the pickiest guests—they won't even notice if you did just wing it.
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
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We're beginning to question what this beloved kitchen gadget can't do. One thing's for sure: these crispy, lemony chicken wings are cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Dry-Rubbed Smoked Chicken Wings
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Pitmaster Wade Reich of Butts To Go in Pell City, Alabama, shared his rub recipe with us that is all kinds of good. Cooking the wings low and slow ensures the meat is fall-off-the-bone quality.
Fried Chicken Wings
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The secret to getting these fried wings extra-crispy is double dredging them. Add more spice to the flour mixture if you like an extra kick.
Oven-Fried "Everything" Chicken Drumettes
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
We developed this five-ingredient recipe to be part of a delicious Hanukkah dinner, but you’ll want to serve it year-round once you try a bite.
Pepper Jelly-Glazed Chicken Wings
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Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Grab the napkins. These sweet-and-spicy wings are glazed with hot pepper jelly and bake up crisp in the oven, so you'll have the recipe on repeat. Pair with your favorite ranch dressing for dipping.