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Wingstop is bringing candy to its chicken wings, teaming up with Sour Patch Kids for an unexpected new flavor ahead of Halloween.
The chicken chain announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Mondelēz International’s Sour Patch Kids brand to launch Sour Patch Kids Wicked Punch, featuring a sweet-and-sour Redberry glaze topped with Sour Patch Kids Bitz, finely chopped pieces of the classic candy.
The limited-time flavor can be added to Wingstop’s chicken offerings and will roll out nationwide at participating restaurants Oct. 27, with Club Wingstop members getting early access beginning Oct. 23.
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“Candy on wings? We know exactly what you’re thinking. But no, seriously, it has no business being this good,” Michael Skipworth, president and CEO of Wingstop, said in a statement.
“Sour Patch Kids Wicked Punch wings bring sour and sweet together in a way only Wingstop can. It may sound unexpected, but one bite is all it takes to understand why this one is a treat.”
The unusual combination quickly got people talking on social media.
“Sour Patch chicken? Bold move, Wingstop,” one user wrote on X.
“Sour patch kids on chicken oh that’s nasty,” another wrote.
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“Sour patch kids wings? I’d rather starve I think,” a third said.
“Wait … sour patch kids on wings?” another wrote alongside a laughing emoji. “I can’t decide if this is genius or completely wrong.”
Others seemed ready to give the candy-coated wings a shot.
“I am switching to Wingstop for the sour patch kids wicked punch wings,” another wrote.
Customers can order Wicked Punch through Wingstop’s app, website or at participating U.S. restaurants while supplies last.
The flavor leaves menus after Nov. 5.
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“This year, the Sour Patch Kids brand decided candy wasn’t enough,” Lauryn McDonough, senior director of candy at Mondelēz International, said in a statement. “This is the first taste of the Sour Patch Kids 13 Days of Mischief program, and transforming our signature sour then sweet flavors into a wing flavor is exactly the kind of unexpected mischief our fans love.”
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Wingstop now has more than 3,000 restaurants worldwide and generated over $5 billion in systemwide sales in fiscal 2025, according to the company.
Wingstop could not immediately be reached for additional comment.
