{"id":15328,"date":"2013-09-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-09-11T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=15328"},"modified":"2023-09-04T21:37:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T07:37:37","slug":"review-mcdonalds-mighty-wings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2013\/09\/11\/review-mcdonalds-mighty-wings\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: McDonald’s Mighty Wings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"McDonald's<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not a big fan of eating messy foods, like ribs, because my OCD starts whispering in my head, “Hey! You have sauce on your fingers…grease too. Also, those napkins are getting sticky. You can wipe your face and hands with a wet-nap but it\u2019s still there. Keep wiping. You\u2019ll never get rid of the smell.”<\/p>\n

Agggggh, shut the hell up!!!<\/p>\n

However, it’s a different story with breaded chicken wings. I dislike naked wings because I love how the breading soaks up whatever sauce it\u2019s engulfed in, but maintains a little crispy give that satiates that “bite-down” rush. Greasy, fried chicken-smelling fingers be damned! I\u2019ll tear into drumsticks and wings like any of the undead in the now over-exposed zombie genre. It\u2019s a guilty pleasure and I prefer to eat them in the privacy of my home and away from company…even my wife.<\/p>\n

So when I heard McDonald\u2019s was going to sell (for a limited time) chicken wings under the idiotic name, Mighty Wing, I was skeptical. The name reminds me of The Mighty Ducks or Mighty Joe Young. Anything named “mighty” is sure to disappoint, right? (Except Mighty Mouse.)<\/p>\n

Oh, how wrong I was. McDonald\u2019s plan sounds shaky at first; they sell burgers, not chicken wings. Yet, I also thought about the midnight fast food binges most of us have experienced, and sometimes you just want damn hot wings. Besides, how many burritos or Krystal burgers can you eat after midnight before it becomes boring? And haven\u2019t you always wanted McDonald\u2019s fries with some hot wings? It can\u2019t just be me.<\/p>\n

\"McDonald's<\/a><\/p>\n

McDonald\u2019s touts on their box, “It\u2019s Time for Bone-In Chicken.” That’s weird and sounds pseudosexual in an awful way. However, the box also sternly warns, “Spicy. Bold. Delicious.”<\/p>\n

McDonald\u2019s delivered on its triple threat.<\/p>\n

I opted for the 5-piece because an order of ten only tips the guilty pleasure\/gluttony scale. As for the order of 3-pieces, that is a blatant lie to yourself and everyone you love.<\/p>\n

Due to my wife\u2019s wheat allergy, I knew the fries were deep fried in its own vat. This is great because fried foods that smell and taste alike are a pet peeve of mine. Don\u2019t believe me? Next time order fish and chips at some seedy place and note how smell and taste almost the same. I was happy, but not surprised, that only the scent of fried chicken wafted out of the bag.<\/p>\n

It was a long ten minute drive back to the house and the box was still hot. I don\u2019t think McDonald\u2019s is given enough recognition for their packaging. Seldom, except for the fries, do I get anything from McDonald\u2019s that is not warm when I get home. This box of poultry extremities is a testament.<\/p>\n

\"McDonald's<\/a><\/p>\n

On my first bite, the chicken\u2019s coating was satisfyingly crispy which then gave way to a moistness in the meat that can only be achieved through a deep fryer with perfectly scalding, clean oil or magic farts from a dragon. I\u2019m going with magical farts because I cannot stress how perfectly fried these wings were and I do not believe any human could have done these.<\/p>\n

The other thing noticeable on the first bite was the spicy heat that sauntered in smoothly (but that may also be from magic dragon farts too). I could tell the grease from the wings were sufficiently drained because there was little oily residue on my fingers. The breading was in the \u201cGoldilocks\u201d zone, where it was thick enough to give your canines that pleasurable and violent passion of tearing into it. Too many times breaded wings are so over coated: I just taste fried, floury breading, which sucks.<\/p>\n

I could also taste the characteristics of black pepper from the paprika. However, unlike black pepper that mildly fades away like the credibility of those late night ads that promise to make your dong super large, the paprika\u2019s heat confidently hangs on with each bite. The hints of onion and garlic lend a slightly sweet taste, but it\u2019s quickly punched in the face by the intoxicating salty and spicy concerto that barrages your mouth.<\/p>\n

Like a bookend, the last thing I tasted was the previously mentioned spiciness. I was impressed the peppery heat stayed well after I devoured the wings. While I normally eat hot wings that make you poop lava, and these Mighty Wings don’t get near that level, I was surprised by their heat.<\/p>\n

\"McDonald's<\/a><\/p>\n

One gripe I had was the wing-to-drumstick ratio. In a perfect world where magic dragon farts and penis enlarging pills exist, it would be all drumsticks but I got only two drums and three wings. Another gripe was not being asked for any a choice of sauce and given two Tangy Barbecue containers like they were default prizes. Maybe it was just this particular McDonald\u2019s, but a cold creamy ranch would’ve make this perfect.<\/p>\n

This last gripe isn’t really an issue for me, but it may be one for you. Paying $4.99 for five wings is a tad steep when you compare it with Buffalo Wild Wings or any other places that makes its name on wings and beer. I\u2019ll pay for the convenience of ordering it through a drive-thru speaker because I\u2019m that damned lazy. So you\u2019ll have to wage for yourself if it\u2019s worth paying for. I\u2019ll be honest, if I was eating this inside a McDonald\u2019s, I\u2019m not sure I would drop five dollars for them. However, they are so good, I just may.<\/p>\n

Although chicken wings are common, it\u2019s rare that wings are done so well. More often than not, they are overfried until they are dry like the scabs on your knee you are told not to pick. Worse, some are drowned in thick and viscous sauces. McDonald\u2019s does a great job with their Mighty Wings and delivers on the spicy, the bold, and the delicious.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 5 pieces – 480 calories, 31 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat, 145 milligrams of cholesterol, 1450 milligrams of sodium, 20 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, and 30 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> McDonald’s Mighty Wings
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $4.99 (5-piece)
\nSize:<\/b> 5 pieces
\nPurchased at:<\/b> McDonald’s
\nRating:<\/b> 9 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Perfectly breaded. The spice packs a punch. The chicken was moist. You can now have wings with a Quarter Pounder and fries. The heat stays around. Magic Dragon farts.
\nCons:<\/b> It\u2019s only a limited affair. When your OCD is mind-effing you. Zombie genre is more over-exposed than twerking. Kinda pricey. Wing to drum ratio is a tad disappointing. The term “bone-in” is stupid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m not a big fan of eating messy foods, like ribs, because my OCD starts whispering in my head, “Hey! You have sauce on your fingers…grease too. Also, those napkins are getting sticky. You can wipe your face and hands with a wet-nap but it\u2019s still there. Keep wiping. 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