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# Snack Food Chicken Wings
Cosmic Wings is Offering Cheetos-Themed Chicken Wing Sauces

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-17 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-wings
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2021/02/17/cosmic-wings-launches-new-cheetos-inspired-wings-and-cheese-bites-nationwide/) & [ubereats](https://www.ubereats.com)

The new virtual restaurant concept [Cosmic Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-brownies-latte) has been launched by [Uber Eats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chase-elliotts-chicken-tenders) with a truly one-of-a-kind offering for curious foodies to try out when placing their next order. The new [Cheetos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-cheetos)-inspired menu includes the Original Cheetos and the Cheetos Flamin' Hot chicken wing sauces, which are each made with the namesake snack food in mind. Customers can also choose from a range of additional wing sauces as well a chicken tender dippers, onion rings and waffle fries on the menu.

The new Cheetos-inspired menu from Cosmic Wings can be ordered now via the Uber Eats app, which will then see the order prepared in one of the 1,300 Applebee's kitchens that are being used by the brand.

Image Credit: Cosmic Wings

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Cheetos Wing Sauces:** Creating more menu offerings inspired by snack foods can lead to an innovative way of attracting customers and creating unique flavors.
- **Virtual Restaurant Concepts:** Establishing virtual restaurants can be a more efficient and cost-effective way of introducing new menu items that cater to a specific audience.
- **Food Delivery Services:** Optimizing food delivery services, such as Uber Eats, to expand market reach can help increase sales and customer convenience.

### Where This Applies

- **Fast Food Industry:** Exploring innovative ways of incorporating snack foods into fast food menus can lead to new market segments and growth opportunities.
- **Food Delivery Industry:** Creating new virtual restaurant concepts can boost revenue opportunities and create partnerships with third-party food delivery services.
- **Snack Industry:** Partnering with fast food chains and virtual restaurants to create snack food-inspired sauces can lead to new business opportunities and brand recognition.

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