# Spicy Honey Wing Flavors Wings Over Honeyburner is Launching with the Returning Afterburner By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-over-honeyburner References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/wings-over-introduces-new-honeyburner-flavor-and-brings-back-afterburner-flavor/)  The Wings Over Honeyburner wing flavor is making its debut as a [sweet and spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-sauce) (AKA swicy) option for consumers to try out this winter for a touch of sugary heat. The wing flavor is positioned as a milder heat option that prioritizes the sweet, tangy flavor of [honey mustard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-menu) to give it a touch more complexity with each bite. The flavor boasts the spice of the brand's returning Afterburner flavor, which is positioned as its [hottest flavor ever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorpion-wings). The sweet, tangy and spicy flavor profile will work well for consumers who want to enjoy piquant fare in a decidedly less intense way. The Wings Over Honeyburner wing flavor and the returning Afterburner flavor are at participating locations across the US, but only for a limited time. Image Credit: Wings Over ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 21% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Swicy Wing Flavors:** The introduction of the Wings Over Honeyburner flavor offers consumers a milder heat level combined with the sweet and tangy taste of honey mustard. - **Complex Flavor Profiles:** The Wings Over Honeyburner flavor provides a touch more complexity to the traditional honey mustard flavor by incorporating a spicy kick. - **Limited-time Offerings:** Both the Wings Over Honeyburner and returning Afterburner flavors are available for a limited time, creating a sense of exclusivity and urgency for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Restaurants:** Fast food restaurants can explore the incorporation of swicy wing flavors like the Wings Over Honeyburner to attract customers with a preference for a milder heat level combined with unique taste profiles. - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies have an opportunity to innovate by developing complex flavor profiles, such as combining sweet and tangy flavors with spicy elements, following the success of the Wings Over Honeyburner wing flavor. - **Limited-time Promotions:** Various industries, including restaurants and retail, can leverage the concept of limited-time offerings like the Wings Over Honeyburner and Afterburner flavors to drive customer engagement and create a sense of excitement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swicy Chicken Wing Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-trio.md) - [Hot Honey Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-rub.md) - [Hot Honey Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-wing-sauce.md) - [Sweet Heat Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-maple-sriracha.md) - [Hot Chili Honey Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-sriracha-wings.md) - [Low-Cost Spicy Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-rub-box.md) - [Sweet BBQ Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-bbq-blaze.md) - [Spicy Southern Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-gold.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-sriracha.md)