Wings Over Madison is the newest entry to the somewhat crowded field of chicken wing joints here in town. If you recall, there’s already a Buffalo Wild Wings, a Wingstop, a Quaker Steak & Lube and a Pizza Extreme (which also sells wings) on campus; Wings Over Madison also is targeting mostly college students despite its location off-campus on University Avenue next to Qdoba (finally, something took that empty space!).
Location aside, I really did like the wings and the sauces. Regarding the latter, you have a whopping 25 sauces and dry rubs from which to choose. I ordered the 25-wing B-1 Bomber, which allowed me to choose up to five sauces. Decisions, decisions.
Luckily, I really enjoyed all five of my selections; in fact, I barely tapped into the cup of bleu cheese. My favorite was the Golden BBQ. It’s slightly sweet, though still different from the Honey BBQ sauce. This one is a safe bet if you’re on the conservative side.
The Citrus Chipotle was much milder than I expected, but it pairs really well with chicken. Speaking of the chicken, the wings were meaty and juicy, unlike the shriveled up pieces you may find elsewhere. You also can order them boneless.
Now, I think dry rubs work on ribs, but I wasn’t sure how they would be on wings. One bite into the savory, smoky-flavored West Texas Mesquite removed any doubt. The Garlic Parmesan also is a dry rub; it’s super tasty but fortunately not overpowering that it kills your breath.
Out of the spicy ones, I only tried the Jet Fuel. On a 10-point hotness scale, I’d give it a 6 or 7. You also can choose AfterBurner and Red Alert.
Wings Over Madison is open every day, including very late on Fridays and Saturdays. There are a few tables inside, but it’s primarily a take-out or delivery place.
