10 Birmingham fried chicken + wing spots you need to try

Reviewed by: Callie Morrison

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Eugene's Hot Chicken
Eugene’s Hot Chicken (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

I get a craving for Birmingham fried chicken about once a week, so this guide is a dream to make. Chicken is a big business in The Magic City and we take it seriously.

Keep reading for 10 local spots to get your fried chicken and wing fix.

Yo’ Mama’s

Yo Mama's hot wing plate
Dig into the hot wings at Yo’ Mama’s. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Yo Mama’s has made its mark on the food scene in Birmingham over the last few years, and for good reason.

From chicken and waffles to shrimp and grits, you’ll want to keep coming back for more.

Exotic Wings & Things

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Hot wings and fries, please (Exotic Wings & Things Norwood)

Exotic Wings and Things’ having three locations means more fried chicken to go around.

With over 70 items on their menu, there’s not much you can miss. Get the Exotic Buffalo wings and thank me later.

Wings R King

At Wings R King, you can order up to 100 pieces and the wings come slathered in a variety of sauces, such as:

  • Cajun
  • Hallelujah Hot
  • Sloppy Sauce
  • Teriyaki

Eugene’s Hot Chicken

Eugene's Hot Chicken
Zebbie Carney / Eugene’s Hot Chicken. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
Eugene's Hot Chicken
Eugene’s Hot Chicken. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Eugene’s is a classic Birmingham fried chicken destination. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

As one of my favorite spots around town, Eugene’s is known for quality service and food.

My pick is the jumbo tenders… but you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

Birmingham Wings & Waffles

Wings and waffles? What more could you ask for? Pay this local spot a visit and try out their namesake combo.

Wings Heaven

The Birmingham fried chicken scene is a whole lot sweeter with Wings Heaven.

Stop by and get their cajun ranch wings, but don’t blame me when you keep coming back for more.

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

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Gus’s three-piece fried chicken tender plate with mac ‘n’ cheese and slaw. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Hailing from Tennessee, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken is, well, famous.

And for good reason, too. Dig into the juicy and flavorful fried goodness today.

J Wings

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Hot wings and cheese fries… the perfect combo. (J Wings)

J Wings has over 30 flavors of wings, so there’s something for everyone.

For the lemon pepper and garlic fans, order your wings with “Swag” sauce.

Green Acres

Birmingham fried chicken at Green Acres in Ensley
Catch us grabbing a meal at Green Acres. (Chaise Sanders / Bham Now)

Since 1958, Green Acres has served the Greater Birmingham area with delicious, southern food.

Visit Green Acres in Ensley and get your chicken all the way—they’ll put ketchup, hot sauce and salt and pepper on top.

Craft’s

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Craft’s has to-die-for chicken, salads and more. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Another one of my favorite spots in town for chicken—Craft’s!

The hot honey chicken bites with a Frose is one of my favorite meals. Stop by their downtown Birmingham or Mountain Brook location and try it for yourself.

  • Crafts on 7th
    • Location: 2118 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    • Hours: Monday-Friday, 10AM-3PM
  • Craft’s on Church Street
    • Location: 49 Church St, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
    • Hours: Daily, 10:30AM-8PM

Check out a few of Huntsville’s wing spots.

What’s your favorite Birmingham fried chicken spot? Tag us @bhamnow + let us know what we missed.

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