Our Most Winning Recipes for Chicken Wings and Chicken Tenders

Instead of ordering takeout, prepare one of our finger-licking recipes.

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Photo: Johnny Fogg

From snacking to supper, nothing beats a chicken wing or chicken finger—but instead of ordering takeout, prepare one of our finger-licking recipes. Start with classic Buffalo, then try all of our inventive variations. We've got so many flavor profiles here that we're certain you'll find the perfect match for your cravings.

Out of all the cuts of chicken, wings and tenders are decidedly more fun to eat than all the rest. They soak up just about every mix of flavor, from Asian to Caribbean to all-American.

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Test Kitchen's Favorite Buffalo Wings

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Johnny Fogg

When it comes to wings, no football Sunday would be complete with our take on the classic: Our Test Kitchen's Favorite Buffalo Wings is the only recipe for wings you'll ever need.

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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Tenders

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David Malosh

Chicken tenders are even easier to eat than wings—no pesky bones! Here, they're marinated in a buttermilk brine, wrapped in bacon, and grilled. Serve with two dipping sauce options—ranch and romesco.

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Sriracha-Glazed Chicken

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You won't believe the alchemy that takes place when you toss chicken wings with soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha, sugar, fresh ginger, and sesame oil. Give them a quick turn in the oven and prepare to be amazed.

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Tandoori Chicken Wings

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Marcus Nilsson

Two layers of flavor set these wings apart—a garam masala-spiced yogurt marinade and a mango chutney glaze.

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Korean Fried Chicken Wings

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Johnny Fogg

These have an extra-thin crunchy outer layer, thanks to cornstarch (rather than flour) and double-frying. They are covered in a sticky ginger-soy-sriracha sauce.

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Sweet-and-Sour Orange Chicken Wings

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Brown sugar and sherry vinegar are a sweet and sour dream team in this knockout wings recipe. Thinly sliced oranges round out the flavors perfectly.

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Sriracha-Buffalo Chicken Wings

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A small twist—sriracha instead of ordinary hot sauce—delivers a big payoff in this otherwise traditional Buffalo wings recipe.

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Maple-Dijon Chicken Wings

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Gussy up simple baked chicken wings with maple syrup and grainy Dijon mustard, which come together to form a thick, addictive glaze in this recipe.

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Caramelized Mustard-Marmalade Wings

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Marcus Nilsson

Baked chicken wings that taste better than fried. That's a bold statement, but this recipe lives up to the claims. A citrusy-sweet mustard sauce and a hot oven make easy work of prepping these fryer-free wings.

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Miso-Honey Wings

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Bryan Gardner

These crisp, golden chicken wings brushed with honey and red miso might make you forget all about the Buffalo variety. They're that good!

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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Wings

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Fresh ginger and garlic add a kick to the sticky-sweet soy sauce and honey glaze for these baked wings. Finish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chives.

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Baked Chicken Fingers

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How do you make breading better for you? Add wheat germ, bran, and flaxseed! It turns out chicken tenders that are just as satisfying, we promise. Serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.

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Emeril's Oven-Roasted Chicken Wings

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Raymond Hom

These wings call for ingredients you've surely already got on hand—thyme, cayenne, onion, garlic powder, butter, and lemon juice. Roasted in the oven for 30 minutes, they transform into an irresistible snack that will disappear much faster than it took to make.

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