Wingstop is about to put actual Sour Patch Kids candy on chicken wings. Starting Tuesday, October 27, the chain plans to offer a new Halloween flavor called Wicked Punch, combining a redberry glaze with pieces of the famously sour candy. It’s a limited-time experiment with a definite end date: Wingstop says the flavor disappears after November 5.
The collaboration also gives customers a reason to use Club Wingstop, the chain’s rewards program. Readers who followed Wingstop’s plans for its first nationwide loyalty program will recognize the perk: the company announced members-only early access to Wicked Punch beginning October 23, four days before the wider U.S. rollout.
What’s actually on the wings?
Wingstop describes Wicked Punch as a sour-then-sweet Redberry glaze finished with Sour Patch Kids Bitz. Those are candy pieces added to the chicken, not merely a sauce inspired by candy flavors. The result combines a savory Wingstop order with the sweet-and-tart profile associated with the gummies.
Customers aren’t limited to one kind of chicken. Wingstop says the flavor can be added across its protein lineup, including classic bone-in wings, boneless wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches. That means the candy collaboration is a flavor choice, rather than a single fixed sandwich or combo.
It’s also not a permanent replacement for any of Wingstop’s regular sauces or dry rubs. The chain is treating Wicked Punch as a short Halloween special that is expected to vanish once its promotional window closes.
When can you order Sour Patch Kids wings?
Wingstop scheduled exclusive access for Club Wingstop members beginning Friday, October 23. The broader launch is set for Tuesday, October 27, at participating restaurants across the United States. The company says the special will remain available through November 5, subject to supplies.
Wingstop directs customers to order through its app or website. Participation can vary by restaurant, so the most reliable way to find out whether a particular location has Wicked Punch is to check that restaurant’s digital menu.
There’s no single nationwide price in Wingstop’s official announcement. The final cost will depend on the type and size of the chicken order, as well as the restaurant’s menu prices. Customers looking for a deal should check the total before placing an order.
Is it more sweet or sour?
The company is leaning into the candy’s signature sour-then-sweet identity, but the flavor is still a glaze on fried chicken. Someone expecting traditional hot wings should know that the marketing centers on redberry candy flavor, not a new chili-pepper sauce.
An early Allrecipes taste test described the glaze as noticeably sweet and berry-forward, with a milder sour kick than eating the candy by itself. The reviewer also found the small candy pieces less noticeable once they mixed into the sauce. That’s one person’s preview, not a guarantee of how every order will taste.
Why the two brands teamed up
For Sour Patch Kids maker Mondelฤz International, the chicken flavor is part of its Halloween-themed 13 Days of Mischief campaign. For Wingstop, it’s a way to introduce an unusual flavor just as families start planning Halloween parties, takeout dinners and weekend gatherings.
The unusual pairing is also a departure from typical fast-food limited editions, which often involve a new bun, cheese sauce or spicy seasoning. This promotion puts recognizable candy pieces directly on the food.
The practical takeaway is the calendar: October 27 for the planned broader launch and November 5 for the scheduled end. Anyone interested in trying candy-topped chicken should check a participating Wingstop’s menu before the promotion is over.
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