The company announced at the end of last year that it was making wings a permanent part of the Popeyes menu, with five new-in-2023 flavors: The classic Ghost Pepper and Sweet ‘N Spicy wings, which debuted earlier in the year, plus the Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, and Signature Hot wings, which hit the menu in late November.
Customers certainly seem to love them, with some leaving Instagram comments like “the sweet and spicy was so good” and “I don’t tolerate spicy but this was delicious.” The wings are all seasoned with a dry rub before they’re sauced, so customers should expect a bit of boldness regardless of which style they order, as some folks have pointed out on the company’s Instagram posts. The Honey BBQ wings feature “smoky molasses,” honey, and tamarind (2024’s flavor of the year) for a sweet, savory, sour, slightly spicy, smokey combo.
The wings were launched with a series of “DISScount” codes calling out other fast food wings options, like NOTTHATWILD (ostensibly for Buffalo Wild Wings) and OPENSUNDAY (aimed at Chick-fil-A. With the brand’s saucy spirit, Super Bowl viewers could be in for a spicy treat when its inaugural ad airs during the game on February 11. And if a winged team wins, they’re in for some free chicken, too.