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Pennsylvania Spot Among the Best in America for Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are an American staple. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy some barbequed wings, too, and some of the best Pennsylvania chicken wings. Now, one study has determined…

Appetizing fried buffalo chicken wings served on a wooden board with vegetables on the background.

Appetizing fried buffalo chicken wings served on a wooden board with vegetables on the background.

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Chicken wings are an American staple. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy some barbequed wings, too, and some of the best Pennsylvania chicken wings.

Now, one study has determined the best place to get chicken wings in Pennsylvania, and it's a road trip away, but not too far. About an hour and a half.

EnjoyTravel.com has put together a list of the 50 best places for chicken wings in the U.S. "If there's one dish that brings pleasure to the masses, it has to be a humble bowl of chicken wings," they state in the article. "Something so simple, yet with so many varieties that never fails to deliver happiness. The fact that you usually wash them down with some beer is just an added bonus."

They add that in the U.S, "from BBQs to sports bars and at restaurants or food stalls around the country – wings feature on many a menu." They've done the difficult work - or fun work - of trying tons of different chicken wings across the country. Now, they've picked the best of the best.

Pennsylvania Chicken Wings

So, what's the best place to get chicken wings in Pennsylvania? Joe's Famous Wings & Wieners in Leola. Why? As the publication explains, "They say that they are 'happy to serve you the tastiest wings and wieners in all of Lancaster County.' A big call for a restaurant to make, but one you'll agree with once you tuck into those saucy wings." Find the full list of the best chicken wings in America here.

We have some amazing cuisine here in Pennsylvania, so it's probably hard to pick a No. 1 favorite. It seems like every town has their own favorite spots to pick up different kinds of cuisine, making this a great state for food lovers.

So, what are Pennsylvania's top five favorite cuisines? The crew at WiseVoter.com has put together a study highlighting the top five cuisines in all of Pennsylvania. "America's love for food is not a secret but what are America’s favorite cuisines from around the world?" they state in the study. "Wisevoter, a bipartisan educational platform, delved in to America’s most popular cuisines by state to find out what rules the American hearts."

As for national trends, "Chinese cuisine took over most of the U.S. by winning top in 37 states followed by Italian and Thai cuisine. While in the top 5 we saw some interesting choices by state however Italian, Mexican and Korean cuisine were the most consistent by state. Pennsylvania chose Chinese cuisine as their favorite cuisine."

So, what's hot in Pennsylvania? Find the full list below. My only beef is, where is the Middle Eastern cuisine on this list? That should be right at the top! For additional details and other state's rankings, go here.

5. Indian cuisine

As a vegetarian, I have to say that I love Indian cuisine. They have tons of great, flavorful vegetarian options with lots of spice. It's the No. 5 cuisine in Pennsylvania.

Indian cuisine

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4. Mexican cuisine

Yes, yes and yes. Mexican cuisine is incredible, from wet burritos to tacos to nachos topped with cheese and all the fixings. Pennsylvania food lovers voted this their No.4 cuisine.

Nachos

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3. Thai cuisine

Thai cuisine is definitely delicious. As it turns out, is the No. 3 most popular cuisine in Pennsylvania. I'm thinking, that might be a good option for dinner tonight.

Thai food

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2. Italian cuisine

Yum. Who doesn't love some great pizza or spaghetti topped with fresh tomato sauce and just the right amount of basil? Italian cuisine is the No. 2 most popular in the state.

A Dish Of Pasta

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1. Chinese cuisine

And, the No. 1 honor goes to Chinese cuisine. You really can't go wrong with an evening of Netflix and chill with Chinese food, right? I see why this is a popular option across Pennsylvania.

Chinese food

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.