16 chicken wing recipes to feed your Super Bowl crowd

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National Chicken Wing Day may be in July, but chicken wing aficionados know this day really comes on Super Bowl Sunday. 

The unofficial (but really, official) finger food to eat while huddled around the television, chicken wings are perfect for feeding a crowd who's watching the Super Bowl. Or not watching, because they're so focused on the wings. Whip up a few recipes for variation, and be sure to score a wing-flavored touchdown with all your game-day guests. 

Baked honey-sriracha wings 

Damn Delicious

These sweet and spicy wings calm all cravings and are deep-fryer free. Get the recipe here

Baked apple-butter brown-sugar wings

Damn Delicious

For chicken that tastes like dessert (what's not to like?!), these baked wings are your key to fourth-quarter bliss. Get the recipe here. 

Buttermilk fried chicken wings

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Fried chicken fans will love these crispy wings that have a serious meat-to-breading ratio. Get the recipe here

Sweet and sour Thai oven-baked chicken wings

Half Baked Harvest

If you're looking for some Thai-style wings, sans bones, this recipe is your new go-to. Get the recipe here

Hot wings

Half Baked Harvest

These skillet-crisp spicy wings pretty much require a sip of beer after each bite, which is a good thing, of course. Get the recipe here

Pan-fried fish-sauce chicken wings

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Blistered shishito peppers add some greenery to a meat-heavy day, plus they bring out the spiciness in the wings. Get the recipe here

Tabasco-brined spicy drumsticks

Foodie Crush

If you're more about the dips than the sauce, these brined drumsticks are your dream wing — and they're less messy! White-couch owners, take note. Get the recipe here

Buffalo chicken drumsticks

Foodie Crush

This gourmet riff on the classic uses blackening seasoning for a greater depth of flavor. Get the recipe here

General Tso's chicken wings

Whitney Bond

If Sunday night is Chinese takeout night, take the flavors, make some white rice and whip up these wings. Get the recipe here

Kung Pao chicken wings

The Woks of Life

For more Chinese flavors and bright, spicy notes with a solid crunch in each bite, make these peanut-dusted Kung Pao wings. Get the recipe here

Spicy fried chicken wings

The Woks of Life

These wings are HOT — in the best way possible, of course. Those accustomed to takeout wings will love this homemade recipe. Get the recipe here

Honey-mustard chicken wings

food52

If honey mustard is your preferred chicken-tender dip, try coating your chicken wings in honey mustard. Get the recipe here

Hanoi-inspired fried chicken wings

food52

Inspired by chicken feet in the streets of Vietnam, these fish sauce and Sambal Oelek-coated wings are sure to please the adventurous eater. Get the recipe here

Skinny BBQ baked chicken wings

Gimme Some Oven

For the health conscious, these skinny wings will alleviate any guilt about eating several dozen for dinner. And dessert. Get the recipe here

Garlic-Parmesan grilled chicken wings

Oh Sweet Basil

On game day, there's no such thing as too much of a good thing, and there ain't no thing like cheese on a chicken wing. Make a lot. Get the recipe here

Asian BBQ wings

Rasa Malaysia

These lightly marinated and grilled chicken wings are super flavorful and not intimidating to make. Get the recipe here