# Spicy Sauce-Free QSR Wings KFC Hot & Spicy Wings are Arriving for Football Season By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-09-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-wings References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/kfc-launches-new-hot-spicy-wings/) & [kfc](https://www.kfc.com)  The KFC Hot & Spicy Wings have been announced to coincide with football season to provide fans with the perfect way to satisfy their hunger when watching the game this fall. The wings feature a bone-in profile that has no sauce and have instead been marinated with a blend of hot spices alongside a double dose of Extra Crispy breading that's applied by hand. The final result is a crunchy, spicy wing that's ready for consumers to pick up as a snack or an appetizer to serve to guests this season. The KFC Hot & Spicy Wings are launching on September 10, 2023 with the brand offering them as part of an eight-piece order for $4.99 for a limited time only. Image Credit: KFC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bone-in Wings:** The rise of bone-in wings with unique flavor profiles presents an opportunity for QSRs to cater to football fans and snack enthusiasts. - **Sauce-free Snacking:** The introduction of sauce-free wings featuring intense spice blends allows QSRs to tap into the growing demand for bold, convenient snacks. - **Handmade Breading:** The use of hand-applied double dose Extra Crispy breading in spicy wings showcases a potential for QSRs to add artisanal touches to their menu offerings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) can leverage bone-in wings and unique flavor profiles to enhance their snack and appetizer options for football season. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can capitalize on the increasing demand for sauce-free wings by offering convenient, spicy snack options to consumers' doorsteps. - **Sports Bars:** Sports bars have an opportunity to attract football fans by incorporating bone-in wings with hand-applied breading and intense spice blends into their menu selection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Bite-Sized Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-nuggets.md) - [Sauce-Covered QSR Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-nuggets.md) - [Sauce-Coated QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-7.md) - [Popular QSR Menu Comebacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-wings1.md) - [Piquant QSR Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-fries.md) - [Spiced QSR Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-wraps.md) - [Spiced Crispy QSR Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-1.md) - [Generously Spiced Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-spicy-wings.md) - [Signature Spice QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets.md)