High-Protein Wingstop: Best Orders and Exact Protein

The best high-protein order at Wingstop is the 6 Plain Classic Wings: 60g of protein for 540 calories, or 11g of protein per 100 calories. Every number on this page comes from Wingstop's own nutrition data, checked October 6, 2026.

At Wingstop, the flavor doesn’t change the protein in a classic wing. Every classic flavor lists 10g of protein per wing, and only the calories change, from 90 for a plain wing to 120 for lemon pepper. The bigger choice is classic or boneless: a plain boneless wing lists 4g.

The 5 best high-protein Wingstop orders

Wingstop lists wings and tenders one piece at a time, so each multi-piece order below is the per-piece number added up.

1. 6 Plain Classic Wings

   60g protein 540 calories 11g per 100 cal

   Order: Classic (bone-in) wings, Plain, 6 pieces

   Plain is tied for the fewest calories per wing, and a classic wing carries more than twice the protein of a plain boneless one.

2. 6 Original Hot Classic Wings

   60g protein 540 calories 11g per 100 cal

   Order: Classic (bone-in) wings, Original Hot, 6 pieces

   Sauced, and still the same calories per wing as plain in Wingstop's guide.

3. 10 Cajun Classic Wings

   100g protein 900 calories 11g per 100 cal

   Order: Classic (bone-in) wings, Cajun, 10 pieces

   A bigger order in one of the lowest-calorie flavors.

4. 3 Plain Chicken Tenders

   30g protein 420 calories 7g per 100 cal

   Order: Chicken tenders, Plain, 3 pieces

   Boneless and breaded, totaled from Wingstop's per-tender numbers.

5. Plain Chicken Sandwich

   32g protein 610 calories 5g per 100 cal

   Order: Chicken Sandwich, Plain

   The most protein in a single item on the menu.

Every Wingstop item, ranked by protein

Every flavor of classic wing, boneless wing, chicken tender, and chicken sandwich in Wingstop’s Nutritional Guide, listed per piece the way Wingstop lists them.

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Easy ways to get more protein per calorie at Wingstop

Switching from boneless to classic wings adds protein. Switching to a lighter flavor, or from tenders to wings, cuts calories and keeps the protein the same. Each row uses Wingstop’s numbers for both items.

Make it at home

There’s no wing recipe on this site. The closest thing is my air fryer chicken thighs, which cook in the air fryer instead of a deep fryer, and the buffalo chicken dip covers the buffalo flavor.

FAQ

How much protein is in a Wingstop wing?

A plain classic wing lists 10g of protein for 90 calories. Every classic flavor lists the same protein per wing. The flavor changes the calories, up to 120 for a lemon pepper wing.

Do classic or boneless wings have more protein?

Classic. A plain classic wing lists 10g of protein, and a plain boneless wing lists 4g, for close to the same calories (90 against 80).

Which Wingstop flavors have the fewest calories?

Plain, Atomic, Cajun, and Original Hot all list 90 calories per classic wing. Garlic Parmesan, Hot Honey Rub, Lemon Pepper, and Mild are the heaviest at 120 each.

How much protein is in the Wingstop chicken sandwich?

The plain Chicken Sandwich lists 32g of protein for 610 calories. Flavors keep the protein about the same and add calories: the Garlic Parmesan sandwich lists 890.

Does ranch add protein?

Almost none. A cup of Wingstop's ranch lists 1g of protein and 320 calories, which is more calories than three plain classic wings.

Where these numbers come from

Nutrition checked October 6, 2026 against Wingstop's official nutrition information. Numbers come from Wingstop's Nutritional Guide PDF (file dated April 14, 2025). Wingstop lists classic wings, boneless wings, and tenders per piece, flavor by flavor, so every multi-piece order here is that per-piece number added up. Dips, fries, and other sides aren't in the table.

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