Are Wingstop Wings Gluten Free?
Wingstop states on their website that they do not claim to be gluten free. They insist that they filter their oil to avoid cross-contamination, but that is entirely restaurant specific. In my opinion, if a restaurant doesn’t claim to enforce being gluten free, then it’s a toss up whether or not you’ll run into gluten.
In fact, despite a few websites claiming that some of the items on the menu are gluten free, there are plenty of customer reviews stating they got sick after eating there. So while there may be some gluten free options, there is no guarantee that what you eat won’t also be cooked in oil used for breaded wings.
How Are Wingstop Wings Cooked?
Wingstop uses a similar method to cook their wings that most restaurants do. They heat vegetable oil to roughly 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook them for around 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown.
This is the same for most wings, but obviously other wings will have separate seasonings and ingredients for flavor.
What Are Some Gluten Free Wing Options?
Well if Wingstop isn’t guaranteed to be gluten free, then what do you do for wings?
It can be difficult to find a wing restaurant that has a gluten free option as they often use the same oil for frying breaded wings as they do others. Honestly, the best options would be to find local places that specifically have gluten free menus.
I recommend calling ahead and asking if they ensure separation of any gluten based ingredients from their gluten free options as well.
Another option is to cook some!
Gluten Free Wing Recipes
The only real way to ensure you get food that’s gluten free is to cook it!
There are tons of options out there, but I decided to pull together three great recipes for gluten free wings!
Gluten Free Sticky Wings Recipe
These are incredibly easy to make and don’t have a load of ingredients. The main point that makes them a great choice is they’re gluten free!
Personally, I’m also a big fan of anything flavored with Worcestershire sauce even though I can barely pronounce it.
Check out the recipe here at What The Fork Food Blog!
Crispy Baked Gluten Free Buffalo Wings
Not everyone is a fan of sticky wings, but who doesn’t love buffalo wings?
Instead of breading or flour, these wings use cornstarch and baking powder with it’s seasoning to give it some crisp.
Check out the recipe at At Home With Shay.
Gluten Free Chicken Wings
These are even simpler to make than the first recipe and have fewer ingredients. They’re the recipe I go to when I want wings, but am feeling pretty lazy.
Check them out here at Gluten Free Palate!
Summary
Sadly, the Wingstop wings may not be gluten free if they don’t properly separate their oil used for cooking. Since they don’t guarantee your food will be gluten free, it’s safe to assume you won’t be getting gluten free food.
