McDonald's Mighty Wings

[PurdueBrad]

I apologize in advance if there is a thread on this that I have missed.

I went out on a limb tonight, bought a McRib as a back-up just in case, and ordered a 10 piece Mighty Wing from the local McD's. Additionally, they offered BBQ sauce or ranch packets so I loaded up on BBQ figuring I could drown them if they suck but...

The barbecue sauce stayed sealed, the McRib was handed to my four year old, and I polished off all 10 wings. I must say, for a fast food burger joint, McD's did a decent job with the wings. I'm not usually a fan of dry wings (I like 'em saucy) but these were pretty good. The batter had a bit more kick than I expected and, while not nearly hot enough for what I usually eat wings at, these were still a solid level. There was a nice crispness to the exterior and the interior was still juicy and good. Additionally, the wings were not small but actually meaty and filling. I must say, if I ordered them at a sit down joint I would give 'em a C+, maybe a B-. Considering I snagged 'em from a drive thru at McDonald's I go with a very solid B+. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the test market.

[dubb93]

The McRib is basically a laxative coated in BBQ sauce.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Curious to know what price point they got for 10 wings?

The earlier test in Atlanta (http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-09/will-mcdonalds-mighty-wings-fly) had them at 3/$3.99 and 5/$4.99 ... not sure a buck a wing is a model that's going to work very well

[PurdueBrad]

Hey JIMGA,

I believe I paid $8.49 for 10 but I'll have to double-check with one of my students that works there.

[PurdueBrad]

And you're right, that's still a high price point when the place in town that probably has best the wings I've ever had only charges 55 cents per wing.

[CraigSca]

Only tested in Atlanta and Chicago thus far, but the article I read said the tests have been very successful. As other have said, if those price points are true, that's too much.

[sooner333]

I can call ahead at Wing Stop and get 8 wings, some great fries and a coke for that price. Bad deal.

[stevew]

The KFC wings are pretty good.

And yeah, made the mistake having a McRib a few weeks ago on the road. Had to hunt down a restroom shortly thereafter cause it was Go time. Never again.

[Lathum]

McRib to a 4 year old should be child abuse. ;)

[chinaski]

McRib to a 4 year old should be child abuse. ;)

+1

[BYU 14]

The KFC wings are pretty good.



Was surprised how good these were when I tried them, nice kick and very juicy.

[Capital]

They did have a good kick to them but the wings were not bad...exceeded my expectations - albeit they were not all that high...

[Desnudo]

8.50 for 10 mcdonald's wings seems like highway robbery.

[stevew]

Rallys has good wings as well.

[Scoobz0202]

8.50 for 10 mcdonald's wings seems like highway robbery.

Yea, this I don't really get. I do know that McDonald's tends to get these "premium" items on their menu, but this one just doesn't seem to fit. Like mentioned before, if I have a hankering for wings the ONLY reason I would go to McDonalds is for 1.) Price and 2.) Convenience (speed + drive thru). Yet, if I can get wings that are quite a bit better at a local joint for ALMOST half the price with the only downside being that I have to walk my ass inside the store and to the front desk to pick them up then why the fuck would I go to McDonalds? The only thing I can think of is if I am on my way home from school or work and want something quick, but then I am going to select something that doesn't cost almost $10 from McDonalds.

[panerd]

Yea, this I don't really get. I do know that McDonald's tends to get these "premium" items on their menu, but this one just doesn't seem to fit. Like mentioned before, if I have a hankering for wings the ONLY reason I would go to McDonalds is for 1.) Price and 2.) Convenience (speed + drive thru). Yet, if I can get wings that are quite a bit better at a local joint for ALMOST half the price with the only downside being that I have to walk my ass inside the store and to the front desk to pick them up then why the fuck would I go to McDonalds? The only thing I can think of is if I am on my way home from school or work and want something quick, but then I am going to select something that doesn't cost almost $10 from McDonalds.

Only two reasons really...

1) Kids and/or
2) People are that lazy

[Matthean]

An Applebees is next to my McDs so I can wait for the 50% appetizers but really, if I really want wings, I can just go to B-Dubs or some other place even if it's more than a virtual walk from my house.