# Generously Spiced Chicken Wings Lee’s Famous Recipe is Serving Up New Spicy Wings By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-08-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-spicy-wings References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/lees-famous-recipe-chicken-unveils-spicy-wings/)  [Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-hot-honey-chicken-sandwich) continues to build its home-style fried chicken empire with the debut of new [Spicy Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-tenders). Officially available as of Monday, August 12, 2024, the new Spicy Wings take the brand's famous chicken and add a generous dose of spices. As Ryan Weaver, CEO of Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken, explains, "Our wings feature our signature famous blend of spices and are kicked up with just the right amount of heat, offering guests the flavor they crave in every bite.” Perfectly designed for sharing, the new Spicy Wings are available in orders of six, 12, or 20. The six-wing orders come with your choice of two sauces, the 12-wing orders come with three sauces, and the 20-wing orders come with four sauces. As for the sauce options: you can choose between [Country BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-boy-distilling), Creamy Ranch, Bonsai, Chipotle Ranch, Fiery Buffalo, or Honey Mustard. Image Credit: Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 27% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Heat-enhanced Quick Bites:** The introduction of generously spiced chicken wings taps into the rising popularity of flavor-intense fast foods. - **Personalized Sauces:** Offering multiple sauce choices with varying spice levels caters to the growing consumer desire for customizable dining experiences. - **Shared Dining Concepts:** The marketing of spicy wings in larger quantities aligns with trends emphasizing casual, communal eating occasions. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food and Quick Service Restaurants:** Innovative flavor profiles in traditional offerings make fast food a dynamic and evolving industry. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Customizable and bold-flavored food options are revolutionizing consumer preferences in the retail food market. - **Casual Dining:** The trend towards shareable, spice-enhanced dishes reflects a shift in dining behaviors within the casual dining sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home-Style Fried Chicken Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-and-wedges-box.md) - [Saucy Fried Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famous-fried-chicken-wrap.md) - [Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandnew-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Saucy Cayenne-Spiced Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lees-famous.md) - [Boozy Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-bourbon-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Sweetened Citrusy Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-lemon-pepper-wings.md) - [Honeyed Chicken Filet Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-hot-honey-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Boneless Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-wings.md) - [Spicy Honey-Flavored Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-scriracha-wings.md)