Frozen Buffalo Wings Ranked From Worst To Best

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Buffalo wings were invented at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. It all happened one night in 1964 when Dominic Bellissimo asked his mother Teressa to make some food for his hungry friends who were on their way to the bar (via ILoveNY). She got to work frying chicken wings and threw together butter, some hot sauce, and a few other ingredients to create her own special recipe. Americans have been gobbling up Buffalo wings ever since. 

Whether it's the crunch, the spice, or the juiciness (the three essential components of the ideal plate of Buffalo wings) that makes them so irresistible, one thing's for sure, when the craving for wings hits, it demands satisfaction. While you might be tempted to make your own, with so many brands that offer delectable frozen buffalo wings, it's easier than ever to skip the prep and head to the freezer.

If you're on the hunt for the perfect brand to satisfy your chicken wing-related needs, you've come to the right place. Read on to discover which brands you should pick up the next time you're after some delicious, spicy Buffalo wings!

Perdue's Buffalo Style Glazed Jumbo Wings actually have a few good qualities: Their chickens are antibiotic-free and are fed a vegetarian diet. These wings are also preservative-free. So why exactly are these Perdue Buffalo Style Chicken Wings at the bottom of the list? Well, they're wildly inconsistent in terms of quality. One bag may be perfectly acceptable, while the next may be over-seasoned with salt (to the point that the wings are not edible).

As per a review on Amazon, "The wings that are good are very delicious, but it seems like every bag has at least 2 or 3 off-putting chicken wings. Only way I can describe it is that it tastes like battery acid."

Considering this review, it appears that Perdue's wings are fairly inconsistent in quality. Buying a bag of these is a bit of a gamble. If you're looking for wings that are guaranteed to be good, you might want to keep reading!

If we had to describe Great Value's Buffalo Style Chicken Wings in two words, we'd say, "just no." There's just so much wrong with these that it's difficult to know where to start. 

Firstly, there are the broken bones, which automatically serve as a red flag. If you bite into these and you're not careful, you may find yourself bleeding. "My husband was eating one of these, and a broken piece of bone penetrated his gum between two teeth, causing him pain and causing his gum to bleed!" one reviewer on Walmart reported. 

If you've managed to avoid the bone fragments, you'll probably find yourself digging into a fish stick-like breading, which is all wrong on Buffalo wings. As another Walmart reviewer said, "The breading is terrible over the fat wings. There was no actual meat on these."

Here's a word of advice: If you're in Walmart and roll your cart past these, just act like you didn't see them. You'll save yourself a lot of disappointment.

Foster Farms is a premium chicken manufacturer that has aligned itself with American Humane Association standards. It's a mission we can stand behind. We also like the fact that the wings promise to be crispy, especially because there's nothing more unappealing than soggy Buffalo wings. 

Sadly, Foster Farms Take Out Crispy Wings fall short in terms of serving size. Wings are made for sharing, and when you're dealing with a bag that contains only a handful of wings, you'll most likely find yourself running out to get another packet. Some reviewers report finding only five or six wings in a bag, which sounds like one portion (although the bag claims to have two). One reviewer writes, "It's game day. I'm watching Greenbay stomp the 49ers. I go to make some wings. One bag has SIX freaking pieces. One bag?!? Are you serious?!?" 

If these were branded as a single-serving of wings, that would be acceptable. However, their advertising lacks transparency in terms of quantity and serving size. These will probably work for you if you're looking for a small portion. If you're looking to feed a crowd, you'll probably need to buy a few bags. 

Field Roast is attempting to bring plant-based meats and cheeses to the table. They offer quite an impressive selection of chao shreds, burgers, hot dogs and sausages, and roasts. 

Field Roast Buffalo Wings are made from wheat gluten, apples, potatoes, as well as other ingredients that give this product the requisite texture and flavor. They also come with a Buffalo sauce. Now, while they don't compare to traditional chicken wings, as a plant-based alternative, they're a wonderful way to get the feeling of eating wings without...well, eating wings. 

According to a reviewer on the Walmart website, "I've been a vegetarian for 40 years, every once in a while something new comes your way. A vegan gave me this product, what a surprise. I'm not a HOT, Spicy kind of eater...but I couldn't stop eating these bites. Very flavorful!" 

These do need to be cooked with care because otherwise, they can become quite rubbery and unappetizing. Simply cook in a toaster or air fryer for the correct amount of time, and they should crisp up wonderfully!

Perhaps it's controversial to have yet another vegetarian product so well-rated in a category that should be strictly chicken, however, MorningStar Farms earned their spot fair and square. They've been making high-quality vegetarian products for nearly 40 years, so it's no surprise that their wings are top-notch.

This is the kind of product that's likely to be gobbled up by both vegetarians and meat-eaters as soon as it's on the table. The breading-to-"meat" ratio is perfectly balanced, and the coating tends to acquire a nice crunch in the oven without needing an air fryer. One reviewer comments, "I was surprised at how good these were. My biggest worry would be that they were soggy. Nope!! Super crunchy!! They have a little kick to them."

There is no substitute for meat, but for those who engage in meatless Mondays or are full-time vegetarians, MorningStar's wings are a great option. They're so mouthwatering that you won't look back.