NYC's Most Finger-Lickin' Chicken Wings

646 W 131st St, New York, NY 10027 (map)

These wings are rubbed with spices, pit smoked and then grilled; add one of 23 beers on tap and you just might have the perfect meal.

144 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011 (map)

Why the frenzy over this take-out joint's wings? They're cooked Japanese style, twice-fried and coated in black pepper sauce and sesame seeds.

142 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

Sure, this is a seafood restaurant, but chef Josh Capon's Buffalo-style, easy-to-eat chicken lollipops can stand up to the wings served at any barbecue spot in the city.

154 Mott St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

Deboned and stuffed with sticky rice, this Chinatown spot's unorthodox wings have attracted diners willing to think outside the coop.

85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)

Shane McBride's astounding smoked wings served with white sauce are a tasty tribute to the wings served at Big Bob Gibson's BBQ in Alabama.

129 E 18th St, New York, NY 10003 (map)

Old-school pub (founded in 1864) proves experience counts with large Buffalo wings deep-fried to a pleasant crispiness.