I tried Wingstop for the first time, and I'll definitely be back but I'd change most of my order

Although I appreciate a good chicken dish, I'd never visited Wingstop, a fast-food chain known for its wings. So, when I heard about the chain's new chicken sandwich, I stopped at my local Los Angeles location to see what all the fuss was about.Wingstop opened in Garland, Texas, in 1994 and has since expanded to over 1,600 US locations. Though I had never been to the restaurant, I was familiar with it since I used to pass by Wingstop on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.I ordered a variety of items including boneless and classic wings, regular and Voodoo fries, Cajun-fried corn, and a chicken sandwich to see which items on Wingstop's menu are the tastiest.I ordered my food online for carryout. I'm glad I did since I wanted a large meal and could take my time going through the many customization options, like various sauces and dips.When I arrived at Wingstop to pick up my order, there were about 10 people waiting in line in the small space.The email I got after I placed my order said that my food would be ready in about 16 to 21 minutes, which I thought seemed like an oddly specific timeframe.While I was waiting, I took a peek into Wingstop's kitchen. The kitchen wall is lined with windows so customers can watch as their food is cooked and packaged.In total, it actually took about 40 minutes for my order to be prepared.Inside the restaurant, I noticed a few tables at the front and a handful of seating arrangements in the back of the room.The place was filled with what looked like 1930s and 1940s plane memorabilia and illustrations and pictures of airplanes and aviators hung on the walls. According to Wingstop's website, the restaurant soars to great heights, lending some explanation to its theme. I hadn't realized how much food I'd ordered until I laid it all out on a table at home. My meal included mango-habanero and Hawaiian boneless wings, spicy Korean Q and garlic-Parmesan classic wings, regular seasoned and Voodoo fries, Cajun-fried corn, a plain chicken sandwich, and an assortment of dips.In total, I spent about $40 on my meal.I started with the boneless chicken wing combo, which came with a dip and fries. The combo cost $11.49.When I ordered both kinds of wings, I had a whopping 12 flavors to choose from: Atomic, mango-habanero, Cajun, original hot, spicy Korean Q, Louisiana rub, mild, hickory-smoked BBQ, lemon-pepper, garlic-parmesan, Hawaiian, and plain.I could choose two flavors so I decided on mango-habanero and Hawaiian.First, I tried the mango-habanero boneless wings. They were tangy, although not the habanero-level spiciness I had expected.Next, I tried the Hawaiian-flavored boneless wings, which were sweet.However, I thought both flavors of boneless chicken wings were dry and seemed a tad overcooked. Though the flavors were pretty good, I didn't finish my boneless wings. That being said, I usually don't love boneless wings so this wasn't anything new for me.Out of the two flavors, I preferred the mango-habanero variety.I tried another combo next, the six classic or bone-in wings, which also came with a dip and fries. I wanted to add thigh bites (I thought they would be juicier than the boneless chicken wings made from breast meat) but they weren't available at my location. The six-piece classic-wing combo cost $12.89.When I ordered the classic wings, I had the same variety of flavors to choose from as I did when I added the boneless kind to my cart. I chose spicy Korean Q and garlic-Parmesan for my two flavors of classic wings.I thought the boneless wings were dry but I really enjoyed Wingstop's classic chicken wings.The spicy Korean Q wings were tangy but had a good sweetness.I thought the garlic-Parmesan wings dipped in ranch sauce were especially tasty. They were also quite juicy so I would order definitely order the garlic-Parmesan wings again.Overall, I liked the classic wings and thought both flavors were pretty juicy and tender.When I placed my orders for the wings and sandwich, my dip options included ranch, melted cheese, blue cheese, and honey-mustard sauce.I opted for honey-mustard, melted-cheese, and ranch dipping sauces, which added to the satisfaction of my meal.When I ordered the seasoned fries to go along with my wing combos, I could choose from lemon-pepper, fry, Cajun, or Parmesan-flavored seasonings. I chose the Parmesan flavor, which cost $0.10 extra and added a touch of saltiness to the fries.According to Wingstop's website, the chain uses fresh-cut fries, which sound excellent in theory. However, I thought they were just all right. Not all of the fries were as crispy as I wanted.I tried the chain's Louisiana-Voodoo fries next, which came with melted cheese, ranch sauce, and Cajun seasoning poured on top. The regular size of the Voodoo fries cost $4.99.I thought this side tasted similar to the regular seasoned fries, not that crispy and kind of limp.Though it's a personal preference, I wasn't too fond of the pairing of melted cheese and ranch sauce. However, the combination of sauces can be customized on Wingstop's website.I think the fries needed something more acidic, like lemon, to break up the flavor.One of my favorite items on the menu was the five-piece Cajun-fried corn, which cost $3.79.The pieces of corn on the cob were sprinkled with Cajun and fry seasonings. I thought the richly smoky Cajun seasoning contrasted nicely with the sweetness of the corn and its lightly crisp exterior.Finally, I was lucky enough to score Wingstop's new plain chicken sandwich, which has been sold out in many locations. The sandwich, which came with pickles and my choice of dip, cost $5.49.I thought it was OK — I would've liked the sandwich better with a generous dollop of mayo. I really like Chick-Fil-A's chicken sandwiches and I thought this one from Wingstop, though comparable, wasn't quite as juicy and delicious. However, it could be a solid substitute in a pinch.I ordered cheese sauce to go along with my chicken sandwich but forgot to use it. I think the cheese sauce would've definitely helped the flavor and given the sandwich a boost of moisture.Overall, I really enjoyed some of the food I got but definitely think a few items weren't for me.I wouldn't order the boneless chicken wings again but I may be biased since I typically don't like them, regardless of the restaurant. As for the fries, I'm very particular with what I like and I think Wingstop's lacked the right amount of crunch.I really enjoyed the classic chicken wings and the Cajun-fried corn. The meat on the bone was juicy and the corn had the right amount of crunch and great flavor.I also would order the chicken sandwich again but douse it in my bottle of Japanese Kewpie mayo so it wouldn't be as dry. I also loved the customization choices and creative sauces and flavors — in the future, I'd like to try the atomic, Louisiana rub, and the hickory-smoked BBQ options.Now that I know which items I like at Wingstop, I would definitely go back again.

I tried Wingstop for the first time, and I'll definitely be back but I'd change most of my order

I recently tried Wingstop, a chain known for its chicken wings, for the first time.

I ordered my meal online for carryout.

I got a look into the busy kitchen.

Wingstop's interior featured aviation-themed decor and various seating arrangements.

I left Wingstop with two big bags of food.

First, I tried the six-piece boneless wings combo.

The mango-habanero wings weren't as spicy as I anticipated.

The Hawaiian wings were tangy and fruity.

Next, I tried the six-piece classic wings combo.

The spicy Korean Q wings had a good sweetness.

The garlic-Parmesan wings were juicy and tender.

I dunked my wings in a few dips that came with my food.

Wingstop's seasoned fries didn't really impress me.

I thought the Voodoo fries came with an interesting combo of sauces.

I was a big fan of the Cajun-fried corn.

I thought the plain chicken sandwich could use some mayo.

Out of the entire meal, the classic chicken wings and corn were my favorites.