# Ghost Pepper Chicken Wings Popeyes' New Ghost Pepper Wings Add Some Real Heat to the Menu By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-wings References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/popeyes-adds-ghost-pepper-wings-to-the-menu/) This fall, [Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-chicken-sandwich) is looking to turn up the heat with the rollout of its Ghost Pepper Wings. As some eagle-eyed fans will notice, the Ghost Pepper Wings are actually a returning menu item. After a three-year hiatus, the fan-favorite Ghost Pepper Wings are making a triumphant return. This spicy dish consists of both bone-in chicken wings and drumettes marinated in a blend of exotic peppers, which includes [ghost peppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-burrito). After marinating for 12 hours, the wings are then battered, breaded, and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. The result is a deliciously crispy chicken wing that packs a lot of heat. Fans can also pair their wings with a biscuit as part of Popeyes' Ghost Pepper Wings Box. Image Credit: Popeyes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spicy Food Trend:** Opportunity for restaurants to expand their menus with spicy dishes, such as ghost pepper-infused options. - **Menu Revival Trend:** Chance for food establishments to bring back popular menu items after a hiatus, attracting nostalgic customers. - **Flavor Innovation Trend:** Potential to experiment with exotic pepper blends, pushing boundaries in the culinary world and appealing to adventurous eaters. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast-food chains can capitalize on the spicy food trend by offering new menu items featuring ghost peppers or other fiery ingredients. - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can leverage the menu revival trend by reintroducing beloved dishes like the ghost pepper wings, creating buzz among customers. - **Food Manufacturing Industry:** Food manufacturers have an opportunity to develop innovative pepper blends for both the fast-food and restaurant industries, catering to the demand for unique flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-chicken-sandwich.md) - [All-New Wing Marinades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-2.md) - [Hand-Battered QSR Wing Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-wings.md) - [Sweet Smokey Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-n-smokey-chipotle.md) - [Spiced Crispy QSR Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-1.md) - [Sweetened Citrusy Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-lemon-pepper-wings.md) - [New Orleans-Inspired Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucin.md) - [Spicy Pepper QSR Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-ghost-pepper.md) - [Deliciously Seasoned Boneless Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boneless-wings1.md)