Wing Wednesday With the Tucson Wing Expert (April Edition)

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.