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| - Really great wings are about as common as narwhal sightings if you ask me, so I was pretty skeptical when The Wing Counter opened near our house. I've tried, and been disappointed by, just about every pizza and wing place in the valley.
You may accuse me of having impossible standards, but I think it's important that great wings have a few essential characteristics - like being the right size ( somewhere in between a humming bird wing and an Olympic Athlete chicken leg drumstick), having a crisp/crunch to them, and of course, having great flavor. I also like them 'saucy', which should not be confused with 'greasy'. Lastly, I gotta have good, thick, cool, creamy, ranchtastic ranch for dipping. And lots of it. I don't care if you gotta charge me, just gimme enough ranch, man!
We've been to The Wing Counter (TWC) probably ten times now, and the place has yet to disappoint me. The service is fast and friendly, and they are happy to give you the rundown on the different styles and even give you a sample if you're not sure what to order. They have a signature "TWC" style of wing that's very popular - for good reason. The "TWC Style" nails all of my basic wing requirements: They are a perfect size, they have a great seasoning blend that has just the right mix of saltiness and herb flavor (including an unexpected but delicious hint of dill), and they are crispy and never greasy. And oh, the generous portions of delicious, dill-y, ranch-mazing, house made ranch. I think we need to bring back #Winning, and instead of it being about Charlie Sheen, let's make it about this ranch.
This is not a place you'd come for a nice, sit-down dinner out, but if you're looking for great wings and fries, this is THE place to go in North Phoenix to satisfy your wing craving.
PS - fries don't travel well in Styrofoam boxes people. And we know this. They make amazing wings here folks, not miracles. Enjoy those fries in the restaurant, or else just know that they'll be a little soggy by the time you get home. Don't worry, you'll still want to eat them (to sop up whatever is left over of the ranchtastic goodness after your wings are gone) - but just get your expectations set that fries don't travel well (from here, or anywhere else...) and you won't be disappointed.
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