We’re not biased when we say the food scene here in Memphis is truly unrivaled. Our unique eateries go beyond barbecue and Southern favorites – we also have a ton of delectable options for chicken wings. So we’ve gathered some of the most talked-about restaurants in the 901 for their spicy, savory, and even sometimes sweet wings. Be sure to visit one (or all) of these restaurants to try the best wings in Memphis.
Central BBQ
If you’re not branching out and trying Central’s wings, then it’s high time you make a trip just for their tasty options. You can try their smoked hot wings in wet, naked, jerked, dry spice, honey gold, or sweet heat in one of their many locations around Memphis. They have the perfect smoky flavor you know and love from their other barbecue favorites, making these a must for any party or football night. Consider serving these with their sausage and cheese plate for an easy and delicious party platter.
New Wing Order
Voted the Best Food Truck in Memphis, New Wing Order has everything you need to satisfy your craving for wings. You can get traditional or boneless wings in either 8 different sauces or 6 different seasonings for one-of-a-kind flavor combos like Memphis buffalo, ragin’ Cajun, spicy garlic, and more. You can even try their hot wing nachos or vegan options, and this award-winning food truck also offers catering for special events.
Ching’s Hot Wings
Ching’s has been around for 20 years, and it’s not hard to see why. This wing spot offers handmade seasonings and sauces, like honey gold, lemon pepper, garlic parmesan, and some extra spicy options that’ll make you feel like you’re on Hot Ones. You can even check out their specialty flavor for a unique blend that is both sweet and spicy. You can grab enough for dinner or to cater your next party when you visit this 901 wing joint.
Crumpy’s Hot Wings
You can find an abundance of Southern classics at Crumpy’s, but they’re known more for their wings. (It’s in the name, after all.) They have 11 different flavors of wings, and you can make any flavor wet. They offer whole wings, boneless wings, and party wings to bring some of the taste of 901 to your next game night or event. Plus, there are plenty of locations around town, so you’re never far from Crumpy’s.
The Wing Guru
In 2016, The Wing Guru won Most Creative Sauce at the Santa Anita Hot Wing Cook-Off, and you can try this spicy concoction yourself: the honey suicide wings. You can also try their other 21 flavors of wings, like garlic sriracha, lemon pepper hot, spicy taco, and so much more. Grab some whole wings, party wings, boneless wings, or drumsticks for a flavorful dinner that brings some Bluff City heat.
