Succulent, saucy wings are an essential on game day – and a menu must-have at bars and restaurants across the USA. Between flats and drums, smoked and deep-fried, and Asian sticky sauce and Alabama white sauce, there are countless ways these meaty morsels can be cooked up and served. Feeling hungry? Don’t wing it. We've found the best spot in every state to eat the deliciously messy meal.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the most drool-worthy, finger-licking chicken wings in every single US state.

Our ranking is based on restaurant reviews, awards and accolades, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The best chicken wings in every US state