The Best Chicken Wing Spot in Every U.S. State, Ranked for National Wing Day

There are few foods as universally loved in America as the humble chicken wing. An American cultural phenomenon featured at sports bars, backyard BBQs, and competitive eating championships across the country, chicken wings are here to stay. In fact, July 29 marks National Chicken Wing Day, a holiday that celebrates this year-round favorite and game-day classic.

Chicken wings trace their roots to Buffalo, New York, where Buffalo wings were born, all the way back in 1964. From that moment on, chicken wings became a menu staple with endless variations. And, with demand so high that supply chains can barely keep up, it’s no surprise that every U.S. state has its own claim to chicken wing greatness. But where should you head for National Chicken Wing Day?

To celebrate this day of free chicken wings and delicious apps, 24/7 Tempo reviewed local reviews, food rankings, and expert lists from sources like Food & Wine, Tasting Table, Food Network, Yelp, and more. We're bringing you the top place to get wings in every U.S. state, from National Chicken Wing Day and beyond.

• Location: Birmingham
• Wing Variety: Wings tossed in sweet & spicy sauce

• Location: Anchorage
• Wing Variety: Bone-in wings with a variety of sauces (Buffalo ranch, salt & vinegar, honey Sriracha, etc.)

• Location: Phoenix
• Wing Variety: Bone-in or boneless wings with a variety of sauces or seasonings (Buffalo, honey hot, Korean BBQ, etc.)

• Location: Little Rock
• Wing Variety: Bone-in wings with a choice of wet or dry rubs (Blazing Suicide, garlic lemon pepper, hot parmesan, etc.)

• Location: Venice
• Wing Variety: Smoky Grilled Chicken Wings with oregano, chili, and vinegar

• Location: Westminster
• Wing Variety: Buffalo Gold

• Location: Plainville
• Wing Variety: Honey Gold BBQ

• Location: Wilmington & Pike Creek
• Wing Variety: Mike’s Hot Honey Wings

• Location: Miami
• Wing Variety: Japanese Spicy Chili, grilled or fried

• Location: Covington
• Wing Variety: 10-piece wing special (lemon pepper, Jalapeño Bomb, honey mustard, etc.)

• Location: Kapolei (Oahu)
• Wing Variety: 6- or 12-piece wings (Choose from gochujang, garlic soy, shoyu and vinegar)

• Location: Eagle
• Wing Variety: Brined, smoked, fried wings

• Location: Chicago
• Wing Variety: Jumbo whole wings fried Korean style, then glazed with a choice of sauces (Sassy, Buff Mild, BBQ)

• Location: Indianapolis
• Wing Variety: Boneless wings

• Location: Numerous locations
• Wing Variety: Slow-smoked wings (opt for sauce of the month)

• Location: Topeka
• Wing Variety: Tiger Wings (mild or hot Buffalo sauce, house-made honey mustard, house-made blue cheese dressing, spicy BBQ sauce, KC-Style BBQ sauce)

• Location: Louisville
• Wing Variety: Asian Fried FreeBird Chicken (hot jeaw bong, naked with peppercorn ranch, sweet soy)

• Location: New Orleans
• Wing Variety: Bayou Hot Wings (Bayou Beast, Thai chili glaze, pepper jelly)

• Location: Portland, Freeport, and Auburn
• Wing Variety: Gritty Wings, 6 or 12 pieces (Gritty Style Teriyaki, cinnamon chipotle dry rub, salt & vinegar dry rub)

• Location: Baltimore
• Wing Variety: Delia’s Smoked Wings (Charleston Gold Mustard BBQ, apple cider BBQ, Bourbon Street Cajun)

• Location: Worcester
• Wing Variety: Bone-in wings (maple bacon Bourbon, parmesan pesto, sticky Korean BBQ)

• Location: Hudsonville
• Wing Variety: Traditional wings (Buttery Garlic Parm, Asian Ginger, Nashville Hot)

• Location: Oakdale
• Wing Variety: Black Widow (soy glaze with honey and chiles)

• Location: Hattiesburg
• Wing Variety: 8-piece wings (honey mustard, spicy garlic, Cajun ranch)

• Location: Creve Coeur
• Wing Variety: Smoked chicken wings

• Location: Missoula
• Wing Variety: Traditional wings (Sissy Sauce, Maui-Wowie, garlic parmesan)

• Location: Omaha
• Wing Variety: Half or full order (salted caramel BBQ, teriyaki, extreme ghost pepper)

• Location: Las Vegas
• Wing Variety: Pig Wings (hot sauce, Asian, dry rubs; over 100 sauces and rubs to choose from)

• Location: Multiple locations
• Wing Variety: Traditional or boneless (cayenne honey mustard, sesame Oriental, mango habanero BBQ)

• Location: Jersey City
• Wing Variety: Traditional Wings (butter garlic, Jack Daniels, Henny BBQ; 38 sauces and rubs to choose from)

• Location: Albuquerque
• Wing Variety: Traditional wings (raspberry chipotle, sweet spicy Buffalo, spicy Hawaiian)

• Location: Buffalo
• Wing Variety: World-famous Traditional Wings (medium, honey garlic, chipotle BBQ)

• Location: Apex
• Wing Variety: Traditional or boneless wings (mango habanero, habanero, Jamaican jerk)

• Location: Fargo
• Wing Variety: Traditional or boneless wings (mild, hot, tropical habanero)

• Location: Olmsted Falls
• Wing Variety: Bone-in or boneless wings (hot Buffalo with Italian seasoning, Cajun dry rub, Krabby’s Bourbon, hot garlic parmesan, Weihn’s hot ranch, and 10 other sauces)

• Location: Oklahoma City
• Wing Variety: Traditional gluten-free wingettes (rootbeer BBQ, BBQ honey red curry, Buffalo Sriracha)

• Location: Eugene
• Wing Variety: Organic tempeh (chile lime cilantro, Thai peanut, Asian honey mustard)

• Location: Ridley Park
• Wing Variety: Traditional wings (Nuclear BBQ, sweet and sour, Cajun)

• Location: Johnston
• Wing Variety: Bangin’ Deep Fried Chicken Wings (orange ginger, Memphis sweet, honey mustard)

• Location: Hilton Head Island
• Wing Variety: Strawberry jalapeño grilled wings

• Location: Sioux Falls
• Wing Variety: Bone-in or boneless wings (Buffalo, Golden Thai, Thai chili)

• Location: Nashville
• Wing Variety: Whole wings (No Heat, Everyday Heat, Enthusiasts Only)

• Location: Austin
• Wing Variety: Tavern White Wings (Buffalo, sweet Thai chili, ghost pepper)

• Location: Salt Lake City
• Wing Variety: Boneless or traditional wings (Eleven, Out of Bounds, Black Diamond)

• Location: Burlington
• Wing Variety: Smoked wings (Pitmaster Dry Rub, brown sugar Buffalo sauce)

• Location: Virginia Beach
• Wing Variety: Regular or jumbo wings (South Plaza, Old Bay, tangy soy)

• Location: Seattle & Kirkland
• Wing Variety: 12 wings (Jimmy’s Tamarind, Bigger Badder Cheese, 6-Alarm)

• Location: Morgantown
• Wing Variety: Traditional wings (cowboy ranch, honey BBQ, Greek dry rub, sweet chile habanero)

• Location: West Allis
• Wing Variety: Battered or grilled wings (Bomb Bayou, honey Sriracha, Buffalo)

• Location: Jackson Hole
• Wing Variety: Traditional wings (classic Buffalo, sesame ginger, garlic parmesan)