Just recently, it reported storesales increases of over 20%for the first quarter of 2023.
In fact, it’s one of the only restaurants bucking the trend of reduced delivery.
Chefs rave about the chainwhen asked about wing favorites.
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It was time to find out if the chain really lived up to the hype.
I brought along my favorite wing partner in crime, my mom, to taste the best of Wingstop.
The chain is of course known for its bone-in wings which are never frozen and can be completely customized.
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The chain also has fries, corn medallions, and a variety of smothered fries.
Fans of the unique fries say they are unlike any other fast-food fry.
The look:The fries looked golden and delicious and had some of the skin left on for flavor.
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There was a sprinkling of white and black seasoning.
The corn was also golden brown in places and it glistened with juice.
I have to hand it to Wingstop for making corn on the cob takeout-friendly by slicing it into medallions.
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The taste:The fries were crispy on the outside in spots and soft and potatoey on the inside.
The subtle sweet spice blend was truly unique and made me dive back in for more.
While they aren’t my favorite friesI like a fry with no seasoningthey were tasty and unique.
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As with all takeout fries, a quick spin in the air fryer is always the right choice.
The corn was juicy and sweet, with a hint of spice.
The little nibblers are a fun, unexpected treat, though a bit on the greasy side.
Boneless Wings
Boneless wings aren’t technically wings, but still tasty if done right.
The ones at Wingstop are more like white meat chicken nuggets coated in their delicious sauces.
We opted for the Original Hot.
The look:The boneless wings looked like chicken nuggets coated in screaming red sauce.
Seriously, how is this sauce so red?
Wingstop definitely knows how to do takeout.
The black container the chain uses keeps everything hot and somewhat crispy, which is no easy feat.
Overall, I prefer true chicken wings, but these are very good if you opt for boneless.
Again, the sauce is phenomenal.
We tried naked chicken fingers too and they were very pleasantly crispy.
If you want to keep the crisp, get the sauce on the side.
Not sure how many to order?
The sauce turned them bright red.
The taste:These chicken wings are the real deal.
Overall, Wingstop got high marks for consistency.
The drumsticks were huge, there were none of those sad overcooked little guys in with the batch.
Myfavorite wing restaurantwould win this round but it’s a close call.
I would put these up against my favorite indie wing spot any day.
The secret is the never-frozen wings that stay incredibly juicy and tender and the amazing sauce.
The next step will be trying every sauce flavor!
They were quickly replenished and are a mainstay on the menu.
The look:This is a beautiful sandwich.
The chicken is a striking red color and peeks out on all sides from the glossy, soft bun.
It looks like the Buffalo version of Popeyes' chicken sandwich with more pickles.
The taste:The sandwich tastes as good as it looks.
The chicken yielded with a soft crunch and then tangy and spicy flavors filled my mouth.
The chicken patty is not as thick as the Popeyes one but it is jam-packed with flavor.
The pickles surprisingly stand up to the Buffalo sauce spice, lending their own tanginess and a slight crunch.
It’s a must-try.
