National Chicken Wing Day Party Guide & Hosting Tips

Plot twist: You don’t need an expensive, elaborate dinner party to get people genuinely excited about summer. You just need chicken wings.

National Chicken Wing day is your sign to gather your friends, family, neighbors and whoever else makes you happy without overcomplicating it. That’s where Sanderson Farms comes in. Our 100% natural chicken wings are the MVP of summer entertaining. Skip the multi-course planning and pick up Sanderson Farms chicken wings to gather your friends without breaking the bank.

Can your wing gathering become the most talked-about event of the summer? Let’s find out.

Sanderson Farms chicken wings are a blank canvas for flavor. Our 100% natural wings with no added salt mean every flavor you add gets the attention it deserves.

Think variety and options when planning a menu that will get your guests excited.

Chicken Wing Recipe Ideas:

• Barbecue Chicken Wings for tradition.
• Buffalo Chicken Wings to turn up the heat.
• Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings or Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings for adventurous guests.
• Viet-Cajun Smoked Wings with Alabama White Sauce or Chipotle Smoked Chicken Wings with Red Chile Aioli for those who crave dry rub chicken wings.

Label the heat levels on each option so your guests can build a plate that matches their spice preferences.

Explore our full collection of Sanderson Farms chicken wing recipes here.

Chicken wings are all about technique. When it comes to perfection, brining and double-cooking are your secret weapons.

• Brining is the secret weapon for perfectly cooked juicy wings. It locks in crucial moisture and flavor, especially important since wings need higher internal temperatures to cook through completely.
• You can impress even the toughest critics with double-cooking – before finishing your wings on the grill or oven, give them a quick par-fry in a deep fryer or air fryer first. Even just a few minutes makes a massive difference in texture and crispiness.

Ready to master your wing party? See more Sanderson Farms chicken wing tips and tricks here.

Set up a sauce station with all the classics:

• Ranch
• Blue Cheese
• Honey Mustard
• Buffalo sauce
• BBQ sauce

Some people want their wings sauce-forward. Others just want a little something on the side. Give them options.

• Pro tip: Sauce leads to sticky fingers. Position your napkins strategically and your future self will thank you for planning ahead.

Balance your Sanderson Farms chicken wings with some must-have sides that complement the main event.

Essential sides:

• Celery and carrot sticks
• Mac and cheese
• Cornbread
• French fries
• Coleslaw
• Corn on the cob

Here’s the real talk about wing parties: nothing kills the vibe faster than running out of wings mid-party.

So here’s your baseline: prepare 8-10 wings per guest. That’s the sweet spot where everyone leaves satisfied and happy, not wondering where the food went.

• Don’t stress about the math. Our Sanderson Farms recipe multiplier allows you to scale the ingredients to fit your guest list without changing the step-by-step directions, conveniently found at the top of each wing recipe page
• Planning for a large group? That’s where our Sanderson Farms family packs come in. Grab them here.

A Chicken Wing gathering isn’t complete without a wing-inspired activity to cap off the night.

• Wing Eating Contest: Start with a mild wing and let the spice levels climb each round. Whoever makes it the farthest up the heat ladder wins bragging rights and a crown if you want to get fancy. Award that “Wing King” title and watch what happens. You might just be starting an annual National Wing Day tradition.

Chicken Wing Trivia: If your guests are too stuffed to compete, pivot to Chicken Wing trivia instead. Ask them to name the most popular day for eating chicken wings, the most popular flavor, and what year buffalo chicken wings were first introduced. Learn more from The National Chicken Council  here .

So this National Chicken Wing Day, grab some Sanderson Farms chicken wings and invite your people over. Your wing party is going to be the one everyone’s still talking about in the fall.

Find Sanderson Farms chicken near you using our store locator, then tag us @sandersonfarmschicken to show off your National Chicken Wing Day spread!