Top 15 chains for the best chicken wings in the US HootersWings are a staple of US cuisine, but with so much choice, it can be hard to find the perfect spot for the best chicken wings in the country. Although they are a simple appetizer, any chicken connisseur knows that the perfect chicken wing can be hard to pull off, and ultimately, you\u2019re looking for that combination of flavor, juiciness, and a nice kick of seasoning from the rub. Whether you\u2019re a classic buffalo fan, or someone who craves something a little hotter; we have the definitive ranking of the top 15 chain restaurants for the best chicken wings in America. How are the wings being judged? There are lots of wing options out there, and in order to be fair to the country\u2019s chicken delicacies, we\u2019re going to be comparing like with like. That\u2019s right, we\u2019re not talking about boneless wings here (because everyone knows that\u2019s a chicken nugget with sauce). We\u2019re looking at good, old-fashioned chicken wings and assessing them for their juiciness and chicken quality, flavor options, and of course, the crispiness on that all-important skin. We\u2019ll go over the general assessment of each chain restaurant\u2019s wing quality, and then give our overall verdict so you can get to ordering ASAP. The 15 best chicken wings in the US: A definitive ranking 15. Domino\u2019s These wings from Domino\u2019s get great points for their chicken quality. The wings are consistently medium in size, so there\u2019s no skimping here. On top of that, the meat pulls off the bone really nicely. You can order up to 40 of these (perfect for your next tailgate party), and they come in a meager, but decent for a pizza chain, range of flavors: BBQ, Hot, Sweet Mango Habanero, Mild, and Plain. The wings are crispy, but more because they have a fatty quality rather than the skin itself being crisp. The verdict: There\u2019s good and bad here. Sauce good, fatty bad, size okay. 14. Chili\u2019s The wings at Chili\u2019s are huge, and the chicken is great. They come in portions of 12, and you get to pick two flavors. Their sauces range from plain to mango habanero, but the honey chipotle is the real star of the show, and they\u2019re not shy with their sauce portions. The only downside? The skin could be crispier. The verdict: You\u2019ll have to sacrifice some of the crispiness for the sheer amount of delicious sauce. 13. TGI Fridays TGI Fridays do wings for just 50 cents every Monday from 5pm until closing, and you don\u2019t want to miss out on these ones. Sizes do vary, but the chicken is incredibly succulent and the range of sauces is small but mighty. The best flavor? The apple butter BBQ. The only downside is that the sauces can be overpowering and salty. Crispiness is on point though. The verdict: Just do yourself a favor and order extra napkins with these. 12. Dave and Buster\u2019s If you can get past the 12th birthday vibe of Dave and Buster\u2019s, you\u2019re actually in for some pretty good food that can be eaten whilst you beat a child at air hockey. The wings are big, but the chicken quality could be better. However, they have a great skin that\u2019s super crispy, and they have all the flavors you\u2019d expect (Cajun, lemon pepper, spicy Korean, buffalo, and garlic parmesan.) The verdict: A good middle-of-the-road option if you want classic, no-nonsense wings. 11. Little Caesar\u2019s Pizza, Crazy Bread, and buffalo wings; it doesn\u2019t get better than that for a game night party. Little Caesar\u2019s wings are definitely better than their pizza and although they don\u2019t have a huge range of sauces, the ones they do have are the classics. The only downfall is that they used to make bacon and cheese-crusted wings, which they discontinued. The verdict: Bring back the bacon honey mustard wings. 10. Applebee\u2019s Applebee\u2019s is a default kind of place. You know what you like, and you know exactly what to expect. The wings range from honey BBQ to hot buffalo, they\u2019re an average size, and they are satisfactorily crispy. The only issue is that if you want any heat kick at all, you\u2019ll need to order the hottest option because there\u2019s not much spice up for grabs. The verdict: If you like things really spicy, these may not be for you, which is a shame because they\u2019re delicious. 9. Zaxby\u2019s Let\u2019s be honest for a second, Zaxby\u2019s is downright tasty. They are a chain and they have incredibly flavorful food, so flavorful, that your stomach might regret those full-on spices the next day. The chicken is flavorful to the point you\u2019ll find it hard to stop eating. Additionally, although the wings are a little small, the hot honey mustard sauce combined with the patented Zax Sauce has a nice tang. The crispiness level is average, but the sauce makes up for it. The verdict: Zax sauce on everything is always a good time. 8. Twin Peaks Twin Peaks is a lesser-known chain that specializes in rustic-style dining in log cabin-style eateries, with beer glasses that are frozen so you always have a cold one to go with your wings. Their wings are cooked low and slow over hickory wood so are naturally tender, crispy, and flavorful before you even add a sauce. They don\u2019t have many sauces, but they do have some wildcards which a chicken wing aficionado who is sick of eating buffalo will appreciate. Choose from classic hot, tikka, bourbon teriyaki, and garlic parmesan. The verdict: Smoky, juicy, and delicious. 7. Pizza Hut Pizza Hut has the best wings out of all the pizza chains, and you can tell that they are freshly fried which makes them extra crispy. The chicken quality is just okay, but you won\u2019t care once you have them slathered in their BBQ sauce. The verdict: This BBQ is gold tier, nearly better than the pizza. 6. Jack in the Box Jack in the Box is everyone\u2019s best late-night spot, and they recently released their chicken wings that went down a treat with fans. The wings come in portions of 6 or 12 and can be served as a combo with fries. They come packaged nicely in a box with a generous portion of three ranch dips for extra flavor. Choose from garlic parm or buffalo sauce, and the wings are breaded so they\u2019re really crispy. The verdict: Jack in the Box can make anything taste good. 5. Quaker\u2019s Steak and Lube If you\u2019re a fan of Man V. Food, you\u2019ll probably remember this former car garage turned all-American diner. They have a wing challenge so hot, that you need to sign a waiver before you dig in. They now have 30 chains across the Midwest, and the food is seriously good with a homemade feel. The verdict: An underrated spot for true chicken wing fans. The only reason they aren\u2019t the best is because there aren\u2019t enough of their restaurants. 4. Slim Chickens Slim Chicken\u2019s is a fried chicken chain that originated in Arkansas and is less well-known than other chains. However, their fried chicken is really authentic and is served with fresh fries and Texas toast. Their inferno wings are actually spicy enough to blow your head off, so it\u2019s the perfect spot for a spice fanatic. The verdict: A true underdog in the fast food world, especially when it comes to wings. 3. Hooters Yes, Hooters does actually have good food. They are serious about their bar menu, which means that the wings are always going to be good. They\u2019re smoked, well-sauced, and come in a great size that provides the perfect sauce-to-meat ratio. They also do three types of wings, including their original recipe \u2018Daytona Beach\u2019 naked wings which are delicious and a little healthier. The verdict: Hooters isn\u2019t just some sleazy sports bar, the food is actually really good. 2. Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings has a crazy amount of sauces up for grabs, so much so, that they can kind of be overwhelming to a chicken wing amateur. That being said, they have something for every taste, and the bottom line is that wings are what they do, so they\u2019ll always be great quality and super crispy. The verdict: Want to be spoilt for choice? Choose B-Dubs. 1. Wingstop Wingstop is a relatively new fast-food chain that has been making waves with foodies across the US and has recently branched out with worldwide stores. They have 14 sauces and rubs, and their chicken is of great quality. The fries are also excellent. If you can\u2019t decide on what sauce to choose from, we\u2019ve ranked them for you. The verdict: These are hands down, the best chicken wings in America. If you\u2019re in the mood for something other than wings, check out our definitive ranking of the best fast-food restaurants in 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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