Wingin’ It: All About National Chicken Wing Day 2025
Happy National Chicken Wing Day! Every July 29th, Americans celebrate one of the most iconic finger foods ever created—the chicken wing. Whether you’re Team Bone-In, Team Boneless, or just Team “Give Me All the Sauce,” today’s the day to feast without guilt. But where did this delicious holiday begin, and how can you score the best deals? Grab a napkin (or ten), and let’s dive in!
A Crunchy History: From Soup Stock to Superstar
Our story starts in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. Faced with hungry college students late one night, owner Teressa Bellissimo deep-fried leftover chicken wings (then used mostly for soup stock), tossed them in hot sauce and butter, and created a sensation. By 1977, Buffalo Mayor Stan Makowski officially declared July 29th “Chicken Wing Day”—a tribute to a dish locals were already devouring by the thousands of pounds weekly .
Today, wings are a $10-billion powerhouse. Americans crush over 1.23 billion wings during Super Bowl weekend alone—enough to circle the Earth twice if laid end-to-end! From classic Buffalo to honey mustard, lemon pepper, or even ghost pepper, there’s a flavor for every palate.
Sizzling 2025 Deals: Free Wings, BOGOs & Steals
Ready to feast? Here’s where to fly for the best 2025 National Chicken Wing Day deals:
🎉 The “Free Wings” Crew
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Buffalo Wild Wings: Spend $10+ (online, in-app, or dine-in), score 6 FREE wings (boneless/traditional). Code:
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Wingstop: Order any chicken item, get 5 FREE wings. Code:
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7-Eleven/Speedway/Stripes: Rewards members get BOGO on wings—buy 5 bone-in or 8 boneless, get same free. Bonus: Buy 2 Red Bulls, snag 5 free bone-in wings.
🔥 Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) Bonanza
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Applebee’s: BOGO on boneless or bone-in wings for takeout only. Code:
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Hooters: Dine in for BOGO 10-piece wings (any style)
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Popeyes: Buy 6 bone-in wings, get 6 FREE in-store (thru Aug 3). App users: Free 6 spicy wings with any wing order .
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Whataburger: Buy 9 WhataWings (boneless), get 9 FREE in the app
💰 Deep Discount Dynamos
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East Coast Wings + Grill: 25¢ wings with Pepsi purchase (min 10, max 50).
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Native Grill & Wings: 49¢ wings with any drink (dine-in/app) .
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Hurricane Grill & Wings: 99¢ wings (min 5) for dine-in/carryout .
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Bonchon: 5 wings for $5 (in-store/online, 1 per guest) .
🏠 Supermarket & Lesser-Known Gems
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Winn-Dixie/Harveys: Fill a wing bucket in-store, get $7 in points for future use (activate app coupon first) .
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Buy 10 get 5 free, Buy 20 get 10, etc. (traditional/boneless).
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Twin Peaks: Dine in for BOGO 6 wings (excludes smoked/grilled) .
👉 Pro Tip: Always check if your local spot is participating! Some deals vary by location.
Wing Wisdom: Order Like a Pro
Maximize your wing day with these hot tips:
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App It Up: Many deals (Zaxby’s, Popeyes, Applebee’s) require app/web orders or promo codes .
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Dine-In vs. Takeout: Hooters, Twin Peaks, and Greene Turtle require dining in for BOGOs—plan accordingly!
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Act Fast: DoorDash/Uber Eats have Popeyes BOGO until Aug 4
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Go Global: Try Bonchon’s Korean crispy wings ($5 for 5) or bb.q Chicken’s 15% off + free delivery (code
WING25) .
Saucy Trivia: Wing Fun Facts
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Buffalo ≠ Breading: Original Buffalo wings are unbreaded—tossed in cayenne-vinegar sauce and served with celery/blue cheese.
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Wing King: Drew Cerza founded the National Buffalo Wing Festival in 2002 and beat Bobby Flay in a 2007 Food Network wing throwdown!.
FAQ: Quick Checks
Q: Why July 29?
A: It marks the day Buffalo’s mayor made it official in 1977 .
Q: Are boneless wings really wings?
A: Purists scoff, but hey—they’re included in almost every deal today!
Q: Can I get wings delivered?
A: Yes! Apps like DoorDash/Uber Eats have Popeyes BOGO; Applebee’s does takeout BOGO too .
The Bottom Line
Whether you’re dunking in blue cheese, ranch, or plum sauce, National Chicken Wing Day is your passport to saucy bliss. From freebies at B-dubs to 25¢ steals at East Coast Wings, there’s no excuse not to join the flock. So rally your crew, prep your wet wipes, and celebrate the humble wing that became a legend.
Fly high, wing lovers—today’s your day! 🍗🔥
Have a deal we missed? Tag your favorite wing spot on social media with #WingDay2025!
