Classic Bone-In Wings
Applebee’s Bone-In Wings consist of authentic chicken wing pieces (drumettes and flats). Unlike the boneless variety, these are not breaded; instead, they are fried until crispy on the outside while remaining tender on the inside. They are typically served in a basket with celery sticks and your choice of Blue Cheese or house-made buttermilk ranch dressing.
Available sauces usually include:
- Classic Hot Buffalo
- Honey BBQ
- Sweet Asian Chile
- Garlic Parmesan
- Extra Hot Buffalo
- Honey Pepper
Price
Prices vary by location and regional economic factors, but the standard ranges for 2026 are:
- Standard Order (approx. 9 wings): $13.49 – $15.99
- Double Order: $24.99 – $27.99
- Happy Hour Special: Often discounted to $8.00 – $10.00 at participating locations during late-night or afternoon windows.
Calories
The “Overall Calories” depend heavily on the sauce and dressing selected. A standard order (excluding dressing/celery) averages:
- Plain Wings: ~580 – 630 kcal
- With Classic Buffalo: ~650 kcal
- With Honey BBQ: ~720 kcal
- With Garlic Parmesan: ~840 kcal
- Dipping Sauce (Blue Cheese/Ranch): Add 200 – 240 kcal per 2 oz ramekin.
Ingredients
While Applebee’s uses a centralized supply chain, the primary components are:
- Wings: 100% Chicken wing segments (flats and drumettes), seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Frying Oil: Highly refined soybean oil.
- Buffalo Sauce: Cayenne pepper, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder, and proprietary thickening agents/butter flavoring.
- Garlic Parmesan: Soybean oil, water, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, vinegar, and egg yolk.
Nutrition
Values are based on a standard 9-piece order with Classic Buffalo sauce.
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Total Fat | 35g – 45g |
| Saturated Fat | 8g – 12g |
| Cholesterol | 160mg |
| Sodium | 1,800mg – 2,400mg (High due to sauce) |
| Total Carbs | 5g – 10g (Lower than boneless) |
| Protein | 50g – 56g |
Allergens
Applebee’s maintains a strict allergen guide. For the bone-in wings:
- Dairy: Present in Garlic Parmesan sauce, Blue Cheese, and Ranch dressings.
- Egg: Present in most creamy dipping sauces and Garlic Parmesan sauce.
- Soy: Present in the frying oil and many sauce bases.
- Wheat/Gluten: While the wings themselves are not breaded, they are fried in a shared fryer with breaded items (like Boneless Wings and Mozzarella Sticks), posing a high risk for cross-contamination.
- Tree Nuts/Peanuts: Generally not present in wings, but check specific seasonal sauces.
