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Wing Wednesday With the Tucson Wing Expert (April Edition)

Wing Wednesday with the Tucson Wing Expert

Wing Wednesday With the Tucson Wing Expert (April Edition)

Apr 30, 20252 min read

Wee-ooo, wee-ooo, wee-ooo! Wing alert, wing alert! 

Baseball season is here, and all the wings I’ve eaten have been home runs. Also, I need to give a shout-out to PersNIKKIty’s Café in Show Low, Arizona, for their terrific wings.

Keep scrolling to see my favorites here in Tucson.

BZ’s Bistro

3325 N. Swan Rd. #105A

BZ’s have award-winning wings — their three-foot trophy summed up that I was in for something special.

Marinated, baked, then fried to order is music to my ears. The meat was so tender, packed with flavor, and the house-made sauces are fantastic. I recommend getting their garlic parm, which is a wet sauce. If you’re looking for some spice, go with their house-made barbecue sauce, which has a sweet honey mustard feel.

For more information, visit bzsbistro.com.

Charred Pie

12125 N. Oracle Rd.

Located in the Oro Valley Marketplace. Charred Pie is a fan favorite for northern Tucson residents.

Known for its pizza, the restaurant has incredible Korean chicken wings — tequila marinated, then fried extra crispy. The wings have a light Korean barbecue sauce with a drizzle of aioli, and then are garnished with green onion and sesame seeds.

If you like crispy wings, check this place out! 

For more information, visit charredpie.com.

On The Rocks

7930 E. Speedway Blvd. #170

This is a very cool sports bar with delicious food, $2 “beer of the day” specials, and friendly/knowledgeable staff. What’s not to like?

They make some great homemade sauces, like their House Hot AF, which brings a delicious Buffalo flavor combined with a decent heat. They also have an umami flavor that I must return to! The wings themselves, though, are crispy and presented nicely on the plate.

For more information, visit ontherockstucsonaz.com.

This completes my monthly Wing Wednesday. Stay tuned for next month’s installment. Follow me on Instagram

Also, check out my Top Wings Guide.

Article written by:

Chris Koch
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In partnership with @salus.healers, join us tomorrow, August 29, at @tohonochul for Desert Magic, a one-night celebration of the edible and medicinal beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Stroll the gardens, drink in hand, and discover chef and wellness stations along the way. 

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • 6 PM
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 • 6:30 PM
Whole Hog BBQ Dinner
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • 6 PM
Sunshine Wine Special Dinner
📍 @sunshine_wine_tucson with @queenofcupswines 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • 6 PM
BOCA by Chef Maria Mazon Special Dinner
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • 6 PM
Bacio Italiano Special Dinner with @vertigo.wines 
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 • 6 PM
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • 6 PM
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Oktober Foodie Fest returns to @corbettstucson on Saturday, September 26th. It’s Oktoberfest, but with a Tucson Foodie flavor all its own!

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⚠️ Note for Foodie Insider Members: Check your email for your 50% event discount code!Win 2 tickets to Oktober Foodie Fest! 🍺🥨🌭 Oktober Foodie Fest returns to @corbettstucson on Saturday, September 26th. It’s Oktoberfest, but with a Tucson Foodie flavor all its own! 🎶 Live Music 🍺 Craft Beer Garden 🏋️ Classic Contests 🥨 Authentic German Eats ✚ MORE! Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Follow @tucsonfoodie & @corbettstucson 2️⃣ Tag 1 friend (Your best brat-buddy🌭) and comment “Let’s go to OktoberFoodieFest!” 3️⃣ We’ll draw our winner for the two passes Friday 8/28 at 9:45AM, just before tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM! Tickets on sale Friday 8/28 @ 10AM PT Tickets & more info ➡️ oktoberfoodiefest.eventbrite.com ⚠️ Note for Foodie Insider Members: Check your email for your 50% event discount code!