Did you know that Americans consume nearly 300 chicken wings per person per year? And that the chicken wings we know and love didn’t come into existence until 1964?
They were originally served as a late-night snack to a few college students in a local bar to satisfy their needs …… Some things never change, right?
Oh, and can you hazard a guess as to where this culinary revolution started? Yes, you guessed it:Buffalo, NY.
This year on July 29th, we can all thank Buffalo, NY Mayor Stan Makowski, who in 1977 declared it “Chicken Wing Day”.
It’s the perfect time to kick off the upcoming sports season, with baseball heading into the playoffs, soccer only a few weeks away, and basketball and field hockey not far behind.
So start this year by whetting your appetite and making some room for chicken wings! Do some practicing so you’ll be fully prepared once sports season rolls around.
Top National Chicken Wing Deals
Free Chicken Wings
Thankfully, there are plenty of national chicken wing deals and freebies to look forward to! Listed below will be updates or recaps of their 2022 promotions.
Be sure to check each site for official policies and promotions for 2023 as they may change.
Also remember to check with nearby organizations to make sure they are a participating site.
- Buffalo Wild Wings
You just know that going to Buffalo Wild Wings on National Chicken Wing Day is like waking up in a toy store on Christmas morning!
When you dine at a participating Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, you can order 6 wings (boneless or traditional) for free when you make a purchase of at least $10.
In addition, they’re offering their Loyalty Rewards members (Blazin ‘ rewards) a chance to win free wings for an entire year.
Simply download the smartphone app by July 29 and then “check in” when you dine at Buffalo Wild Wings to be automatically entered to win.
This is their 2022 promotional offer, so keep your fingers crossed that they offer this again in 2023, because if they do, you know where to find us on July 29th!
- owl.
Another classic chicken wing! Their “almost world-famous” wings, like the name Owl’s Restaurant gives them, are an absolute must.
They offer so many signature sauces and rubs that you could go almost weekly, year round, and enjoy the unique combinations every time.
In other words, if there’s a participating Owl restaurant near you on July 29, you’d better mark your calendar for an epic lunch.
With the purchase of 10 wings, you can order 10 boneless wings for free. So find a friend and go! You won’t regret it!
- Wingstop
If you have a Wingstop near you, then you definitely need to make it a priority for National Wing Day!
Although, according to their website, they’re not in the wing business; they’re in the spice business. Every visit to Wingstop is more than just a meal; it’s a flavor experience.
Regardless of what their business is, they are a great deal on July 29th! We all know their promotion will be passionate and delicious.
Their free prix fixe menu is available for both in-restaurant and take-out. Simply order through their app or online and use the code FREEWINGS to get five free traditional or boneless wings.
If you prefer home delivery, you can still use the promo code, but there is a $10 minimum order to claim your free wings. Free wings and free flavor. It doesn’t get much better than that.
- zaxby’s.
For a real deal, head to Zaxby ‘s on July 29th for some free items.
If there’s a restaurant nearby, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
For National Wings Day 2022, they’re offering the opportunity to purchase one boneless chicken wing meal through their website or smartphone app and get a second one free!
Don’t forget to add some of their Zax sauce, which is so delicious that even their Executive Chef doesn’t know the full recipe. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that they reinstate this deal in 2023.
- 7-11.
7- 11 is giving 7-29 a big sale!
Because 7- 11 has more stores than any other retailer in the world, you know there’s going to be one close and convenient to you.
The only caveat in the National Chicken Wing Day sale is that it’s only available to members of their loyalty rewards program.
So download their app now and sign up for their 7Rewards Club to participate in this deal. That’s all you need to do to advance!
Last year, 7- 11 celebrated National Chicken Wing Day on July 29th and 30th. They offered members 10 classic chicken wings for only $10. Literally only a dollar per wing, which is a significant savings!
- duffy’s sports grill
If you’re in the Florida area, then you’ll want to head to Duffy’s Sports Grill for a great meal on National Chicken Wing Day!
On July 29th, you can get 5 jumbo wings for only $8.99! Or if you prefer boneless wings, you can sub them out for the same price.
This offer is good for dine-in only and only between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., so you’ll need to act fast!
- miller’s brewpub
There are over 100 Miller Brewpubs in 10 states, so hopefully there’s one near you!
They pride themselves on being a casual sports-themed restaurant and have over 60 televisions in their establishment.
They haven’t announced anything official about National Wings Day 2023, but last year, they had an awesome promotion!
Their classic breadcrumbed wings, Zingers, were offered at nearly 50% off for dine-in only. Normally priced at $13.99, you can get them for $7.29 for the entire week (in honor of July 29th …… get it?).
Just be aware that this deal is only available to members of their Crazy Fan Rewards Club. So be sure to sign up before you go celebrate!
- fazoli’s.
Honestly, we didn’t expect this name to be on the list, but we’re excited!
Fazoli’s is a casual fast-casual restaurant specializing in American-Italian cuisine. When you think of chicken wings, that’s definitely not your first thought. But they do offer 5 traditional boneless wings as an appetizer.
In honor of National Chicken Wing Day, Fazoli’s is offering a week-long promotion where you can get 5 free wings when you enter the code WINGDAY on their smartphone app.
You can only order one free wing per person and you can only get them through the app, so be sure to download and plan accordingly!
- It’s Just Wings
It ‘s Just Wings is a virtual concept restaurant without a physical storefront.
Instead, this “ghost kitchen” only offers pickup or delivery at locations where all mobile orders are fulfilled by Chili’s. Both companies are owned by Brinker International.
The digital-only version of It’s Just Wings generates about $150 million in sales annually. They hope to increase sales by honoring National Chicken Wing Day on July 29th.
In 2022, they’ll offer 11 free wings and fries when you use promo code WINGDAY22 at checkout on DoorDash or Uber Eats.
Be sure to check back to see if this deal is available in 2023 because it’s an absolute steal!
- Wings Over
With about 40 locations in the Northeast, Wings Over is a great restaurant to celebrate National Wings Day if it’s in your area.
They promote a little differently than others, but still get the job done! Just order any size wings online or through their app and get 2 free chicken tenders with the promo code WINGDAY22.
It’s easy! Or, um, as easy as wings? This is their 2022 promo deal so hopefully they’ll be back this year!
To summarize.
National Wings Day deals are usually insane, so if you’re a wings lover, you’ll want to plan accordingly!
Don’t forget to check to see if any of these participating restaurants have apps. A lot of places are offering free food in their apps now.
If you plan well enough, you can even stop at multiple places for lunch and dinner for a cheap fun tourist-like dinner! Sounds like a fun way to celebrate!
