And with the Super Bowl coming up, I figured it was the perfect time to test out some chicken wing recipes to find one that'll score a touchdown.

This was my lineup:

1. Gordon Ramsay: Because his recipe somehow makes plain ol' chicken wings fancy. He "lollipops" his chicken wings (aka he pushes the meat up to the top of the wing to create a little handle) and serves them with a cilantro-lime dipping sauce.

2. John Legend: Because he brines his chicken wings overnight, then fries them and drenches them in a spicy honey butter — so I knew they would be good.

3. Emeril Lagasse: Because his wing recipe looked super classic. They're fried, tossed in Buffalo sauce, and served with all the classic garnishes. I figured Emeril's wings would be the perfect standard to judge the other recipes off of.

4. Martha Stewart: Because her maple-dijon chicken wings looked like a fancy version of honey mustard sauce tossed over wings, so I was curious to try it out.

5. Joe Montana: Because this is a Super Bowl recipe test, so a recipe from a football legend seemed like a must. He dry-rubs his wings in a simple DIY seasoning blend and bakes them — which almost seems too simple, but I had faith.

They are! I liked the fact that you could grab the bone without getting your fingers dirty, and the sticky glaze was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The sesame seeds were a bit excessive — and they didn't really add anything — but they looked nice. The flavors were good, and the gently pop of heat from the harissa paste was the perfect contrast to the cooling yogurt dip. They weren't your typical chicken wings, and maybe a bit too fancy for the average Super Bowl party, but delicious nonetheless.

Rating: 🏈🏈🏈🏈

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YES. SOO GOOD. They were crispy, sweet, savory, and hot — everything I want in a chicken wing. The honey gave them a shiny glaze and subtle sweetness that balanced out the hot sauce, and the meat itself was juicy and full of flavor. I'll admit that brining the wings was a bit of work, but it really did keep the meat moist. Overall I was very, very happy with these wings and would 100% make them again.

Rating: 🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈 (TOUCHDOWN!)

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Eh, they were fine. There was nothing wrong with these wings, but there was nothing special about them, either. They tasted like something you would get at a dive bar, complete with a dipping sauce that probably came out of a jug. (Which, in this case, didn't.) If you're someone who loves classic hot wings and doesn't want to try something new, this recipe is for you. For people looking to make something a bit more exciting, don't bother.

Rating: 🏈🏈🏈

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Nah, but it's good! The wings were super simple, and the ingredients all worked together, but it was a bit boring. The sauce pretty much just tasted like honey mustard dip — which is delicious, but not something I want my wings tossed in. Baking them directly on the sheet pan without oil made them surprisingly crispy, and the meat wasn't dry or overcooked. The lemon wedges made the wings taste fresh and bright, which really elevated the whole thing. They were good, just not that good. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Rating: 🏈🏈🏈

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NOPE. These wings were so unbelievably boring that it tasted like frozen diet food. It was literally just a piece of cooked chicken. That's it. There was no glaze, no dipping sauce, nothing. If you're looking for a piece of chicken to serve with your meal prep, this is it — but they're 100% NOT the kind of chicken wings you serve at a party. Sorry Joe, but this recipe is far from a touchdown.

Rating: 🏈 (FUMBLE!)

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THE WINNER: John Legend

These wings were legit life changing. They were a beautiful shade of red, super crisp, and had the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Sure, they're a bit of work to make, but the result is totally worth it. I can honestly say these were the best chicken wings I have ever had — and I'm not exaggerating. Get the recipe.

SECOND PLACE: Gordon Ramsay

These wings were definitely not what I think of when I imagine hot wings, but delicious nonetheless. Lollipopping the wings made eating 'em mess-free, and the harissa added a nice pop of heat that went perfectly with the cooling yogurt sauce. If you're looking for something a bit fancy, this is your recipe. Get the recipe.

THIRD PLACE: Emeril Lagasse

These wings were good, but nothing special. If you're looking for a standard, run-of-the-mill chicken wing recipe, this is it. Get the recipe.

FOURTH PLACE: Martha Stewart

These wings were absolutely fine. Would I be disappointed if I ordered them at a restaurant? No. Would I order them again? No. They're just your typical baked chicken wings tossed in honey mustard. That's it. Get the recipe.

LAST PLACE: Joe Montana

These were bad — really, really bad. It was literally just bland roasted chicken and definitely NOT what I imagine when I think of chicken wings. Get the recipe.