The best oven-baked chicken wing recipes

Who needs deep-fried chicken when these baked wings are just as crispy and delicious? And best of all, there's no hot oil to clean up.

How to Cook - The Best Oven-Baked Chicken Wings Recipes

Smoked chicken wings with barbecue sauce

"I always order chicken wings when I see them on a menu, and this recipe will make you realize just how amazing they can be," says Chris. "When I finally got the perfect chicken rub sauce through trial and error, it was like solving a magical puzzle. It has a lot of ingredients, but they create the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, and the bourbon-infused sauce coats the wings with another layer of vibrant flavor."

Recipe: Smoked chicken wings with barbecue sauce

Buffalo wings in the oven

Elton cooks his chicken wings twice to achieve a super crispy crust.

Recipe: Buffalo wings in the oven

Chicken Parmesan Wings

Tired of traditional barbecue and buffalo sauces? These healthy baked wings combine the best of Italian and American favorites—amazingly crispy and cheesy.

Recipe: Chicken Parmesan Wings

Fried wings in tequila-lime sauce with spicy avocado sour cream

Valerie uses hot sauce, tequila, and a plethora of spices to create a rich, flavorful chicken wing. A creamy avocado sauce balances the flavors without overpowering the spiciness.

Recipe: Fried wings in tequila-lime sauce with spicy avocado sour cream

Chicken wings in orange glaze

The secret ingredient in Alton Brown's sweet wings is a packet of frozen orange juice concentrate.

Recipe: Chicken wings in orange glaze

Balsamic Glazed Chicken Wings

Robert Irvine adds balsamic vinegar to his honey-soy marinade to give his wings a unique flavor.

Recipe: Balsamic Glazed Chicken Wings

Spicy chicken wings with pesto sauce

Eddie seasons the vegetable oil with ground red pepper, then drizzles it over the wings and bakes them until golden brown and crispy. After baking, he drizzles the wings with a quick pesto sauce for a fresh Italian flavor.

Recipe: Spicy chicken wings with pesto sauce

Chicken wings with Moroccan harissa

The eye-catching deep red color of harissa is simply impossible to ignore, especially when drizzled over chicken wings. And the secret to a crispier crust without frying is baking powder.

Recipe: Chicken wings with Moroccan harissa

Honey-glazed chicken wings with hoisin sauce

These wings are the perfect example of the sweet and savory flavor combination so many people love. Top them with green onions (for a fresh flavor) and sesame seeds (for crunch).

Recipe: Honey-glazed chicken wings with hoisin sauce

Chicken wings in ginger-soy marinade

Fresh ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil are the key ingredients in Giada's rich marinade. After baking the wings, she fries them for a few minutes to achieve that deep golden brown color.

Recipe: Chicken wings in ginger-soy marinade

Baked buffalo wings with yogurt and blue cheese dipping sauce

Make a light dip for these baked wings using low-fat Greek yogurt or skim milk.

Recipe: Baked buffalo wings with yogurt and blue cheese dipping sauce

Chicken wings marinated and baked in habanero sauce

Sunny loves Caribbean chicken because it's sweet, spicy, and salty all at once. She marinates the chicken in the sauce for at least four hours to achieve a deep, complex flavor.

Recipe: Chicken wings marinated and baked in habanero sauce

Chicken wings with chipotle ranch sauce

Chipotle ranch dip is served separately with these wings, allowing guests to control the spiciness of the dish.

Recipe: Chicken wings with chipotle ranch sauce

Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Bake chicken wings with a little salt, pepper, and olive oil before coating them with Tyler Florence's homemade teriyaki sauce.

Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Spicy wings marinated with chili peppers

These spicy wings are seasoned with ground ancho chili, cumin, coriander, and cloves. You can adjust the spiciness to suit your taste.

Recipe: Spicy wings marinated with chili peppers

Caesar Chicken Wings

This creamy dressing can be used to dip anything—wings, vegetables, and even warm breadsticks. This "salad" is a perfect weeknight treat.

Recipe: Caesar Chicken Wings