# Crispy-Fried Chicken Thighs The Wingstop Crispy Thighs are Being Tested by the Brand By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-crispy-thighs References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2020/11/wingstop-testing-crispy-thighs.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrandEatingFoodReviewsFoodNewsAndFoodRecipes+%28Brand+Eating%29) & [wingstop](https://www.wingstop.com) The Wingstop Crispy Thighs are being tested by the brand in the US market to see if they will prove popular amongst consumers looking for an alternative to existing chicken-based menu items. The chicken thighs are priced at around $3 for two, depending on the location, and are characterized by their flavorful profile that is juicy and tender. The thighs can come tossed in your choice of 11 sauces or dry rubs to make them perfectly finished to the preferences of the patron. The Wingstop Crispy Thighs are likely to be a hit amongst avid fans of the brand looking to try something new and can be found at locations in Las Vegas, El Paso, Atlanta and Denver, amongst several others. Image Credit: Wingstop ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Chicken Thigh Alternatives:** Exploring alternative chicken-based menu items that offer a unique flavor and texture profile. - **Personalized Chicken Thighs:** Customizing chicken thighs with a variety of sauces and dry rubs to cater to individual preferences. - **Regional Availability:** Introducing new chicken thigh offerings in select cities to test market demand and gather consumer feedback. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can consider adding chicken thigh alternatives to their menus to attract and cater to new consumer preferences. - **Casual Dining:** Casual dining restaurants can offer personalized chicken thigh options as a unique and flavorful choice for their customers. - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can partner with Wingstop or other chains to offer the new crispy chicken thigh options to consumers' doorsteps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Thigh Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thigh-wings.md) - [Discounted Thigh Wing Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomic-wings-thigh-wings.md) - [Spicy Boneless Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-wings.md) - [Complimentary Fried Chicken Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-crispy-tenders.md) - [Tossed Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tossed-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Flavor-Diverse Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingstop-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Flavorful Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-chicken-bites.md) - [Textured QSR Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-crispy-chicken-wings.md) - [Low-Cost Spicy Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-rub-box.md)