Sweet Korean chili (left) and honey gold wings (right). Photo: Madalyn Mendoza/Axios
👋 It's Madalyn! If you're a wing person, Fried Hard Wings needs to be on your radar.
Zoom in: The Memphis-style wing pop-up sets up shop at Three Star Bar (Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) and Midnight Swim (Fridays and Saturdays).
I'd heard the hype, and it absolutely delivered.
What to try: Go big with the 20-piece and a large fry ($27.49). My friend and I went half-and-half with the flavors, picking the honey gold and sweet Korean chili. Both are wet-rub style, so grab plenty of napkins.
The honey gold is saucy and sweet with just the right kick.
The sweet Korean chili is a newer flavor with bold, tangy heat.
The curly fries come well-seasoned, and even the celery and carrots are tossed in sauce.
Six-word review: So good, I've been back twice.
The bottom line: It's safe to say Fried Hard has officially earned a spot as my go-to for wings.
