We’ve called them the Best Wings on the Planet for years. Now Q39 Wings Named the Best Chicken Wings in Kansas.
Only In Your State named Q39 Overland Park the best place for chicken wings in Kansas in its 50 Best Chicken Wings in America, One in Every State feature. For everyone who’s been ordering them alongside brisket, burnt ends and a cold drink for years, thanks for helping to elevate them to a national stage.
Why Only In Your State Picked Q39 in Kansas
In “The 50 Best Chicken Wings in America, One in Every State,” Only In Your State writer Marisa Roman selected Q39’s Overland Park location as the featured wing destination for Kansas. The recognition puts a national spotlight on one of Q39’s most distinctive and longtime guest favorites.
The difference in Q39’s wings starts with the process: Q39 builds flavor and texture through multiple stages rather than relying on a single sauce or cooking method. The result is a crisp, glazed wing with the wood-fired finish that has made it a longtime guest favorite.
The recognition reflects the championship BBQ approach that Q39’s known for. Many guests first visit for Kansas City BBQ staples like brisket, burnt ends and other smoked favorites, but the wings have built a following of their own. “Best Wings on the Planet” may have started as a bold menu description, but guests have given Q39 plenty of reasons to keep saying it.
What Makes Q39’s Chicken Wings Different?
Q39’s jumbo-sized chicken wings are brined overnight, baked and fried before they’re glazed with house-made chipotle barbeque sauce and seared over live oak.
Each stage serves a purpose. Brining builds flavor, baking and frying develop texture, and house-made chipotle BBQ sauce adds sweetness, tang and measured heat. A final sear over live oak gives the wings their distinctive wood-fired finish. The process reflects Q39’s approach to Kansas City BBQ: build flavor deliberately, pay attention to the details and do not rely on shortcuts.
Wings are also made for gathering. Order them for the table during a meal at Q39, pick them up for a watch party at home or make them part of a game-day spread. Their shareable format makes them a natural choice for tailgates, family gatherings and weekends when feeding the group should not mean spending the day cooking. For a larger spread, the Q39 Pit Master Party Package brings together two full slabs of ribs and 24 wings tossed in chipotle BBQ sauce.
Q39’s Barbeque Championship Background
The recognition is especially meaningful because Q39 was founded on a championship-winning legacy. Before opening the restaurant, Chef Rob Magee spent more than a decade refining recipes and techniques with his award-winning Munchin’ Hogs competition barbeque team. The team earned national championships and recognition across the country, building the experience that would later shape Q39. That competition background continues through a pit-to-plate approach focused on championship BBQ, culinary discipline and careful preparation.
For guests looking for authentic Kansas City barbeque, that connection matters. The wings are not separate from Q39’s barbeque story. They express it through technique, house-made sauce and live-oak fire. The method may differ from the process used for brisket or ribs, but the same commitment to craft carries through every step.
Looking for Great Wings Near Kansas City?
For Kansas City-area guests, the recognition offers another reason to revisit a longtime Q39 favorite. For travelers, it adds the wings to the list of Kansas City barbeque dishes worth seeking out. Visit Q39 in Midtown Kansas City, Overland Park, Lawrence or Lee’s Summit, or order online to bring the wings to your next gathering.
We’re honored to see our wings featured alongside standout restaurants from across the country, and we’re grateful to every guest who has made them one of the menu items they return for again and again.
FAQ
Where is Q39 KC located?
Q39 serves guests in Midtown Kansas City, Overland Park, KS, Lawrence, KS and Lee’s Summit, MO.
What makes Q39’s chicken wings unique?
Q39’s chicken wings are marinated overnight, seasoned with a signature sweet-and-spicy dry rub, smoked, and tossed in chipotle barbeque sauce before getting a quick grill finish.
Are Q39’s wings different from traditional Buffalo wings?
Yes. Rather than using a vinegar-forward Buffalo sauce, Q39’s wings are glazed with chipotle barbeque sauce and finished over live oak. The flavor balances sweetness, tang, measured heat and wood-fired depth.
Can you order Q39 chicken wings to go?
Yes. Wings are easy to share for watch parties at home, tailgates and other game-day gatherings. Guests can order wings as part of their meal or explore Q39 BBQ Packages for a larger group spread.
What makes people keep coming back for Q39’s wings?
It’s the combination of smoky barbeque flavor, crispy texture, and our signature chipotle barbeque sauce. They’re a little different from traditional wings, and that’s exactly what many guests love about them.
