A Chicken Wing Boil is a flavorful and fun twist on a traditional seafood boil, swapping shrimp or crab for tender, seasoned chicken wings. It’s perfect for backyard gatherings or casual dinners. Here’s how to make one:
🍗 Chicken Wing Boil Recipe
🧂 Ingredients:
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2–3 lbs chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)
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4 ears of corn (cut into halves or thirds)
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1 lb baby potatoes or red potatoes (halved if large)
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1 lb smoked sausage (cut into 2-inch pieces)
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1–2 lemons (halved)
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1 large onion (quartered)
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6–8 cloves garlic (smashed)
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3–4 bay leaves
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1–2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
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1 tbsp paprika
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1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Water or chicken broth (enough to cover)
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
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Fresh parsley, for garnish
Optional Add-ins:
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Hard-boiled eggs (shells on, added whole)
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Mushrooms
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Green beans
🔥 Instructions:
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Prep the Boil Base:
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In a large stockpot, fill with water or chicken broth.
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Add lemons (squeeze first), garlic, onion, bay leaves, Old Bay, paprika, cayenne (if using), and salt.
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Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
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Add Potatoes and Sausage:
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Add potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes.
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Add sausage pieces and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
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Add Chicken Wings:
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Add chicken wings to the pot and boil for about 15–20 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F / 74°C).
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Add Corn:
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Add corn in the last 5–7 minutes of boiling.
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Butter Sauce (optional but recommended):
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Melt the butter in a saucepan with extra seasoning (Old Bay, garlic powder, lemon juice, etc.).
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Drizzle over the finished boil before serving.
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Drain & Serve:
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Drain the pot and spread the contents on a large tray or newspaper-lined table.
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Pour butter sauce on top and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
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🥣 Serving Suggestions:
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Serve with crusty bread or cornbread.
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Have hot sauce, extra seasoning, or a garlic aioli on the side.
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Eat with your hands and enjoy the mess!