Chicken Wings at Sam's Club That Are Better Than Restaurants (for a Fraction of the Cost)

Chicken wings are delicious but can get pricey — unless you have a Sam’s Club membership. Shopping for chicken wings at the warehouse store is a great Sam’s Club hack, allowing you to save money without sacrificing quality and flavor.

Whether you prefer traditional buffalo wings, Korean BBQ, or just want to add your own spin and seasoning, you can save money at Sam’s Club on both fresh and frozen options at a fraction of the cost of takeout.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $24.98

These precooked Member’s Mark chicken wings are lightly seasoned with spices, onion, and garlic. They’re frozen to save you time in the kitchen while giving you perfectly crispy wings. You can heat the chicken wings in an oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or at 400 degrees in an air fryer for 12 minutes. 

The frozen wings can be cooked straight from the freezer or you can thaw them to cut the cooking time in half.

A pound of cooked chicken wings usually means about 8 wings, so this 3-pound bag likely contains 24 or more wings, making the cost a little over a dollar per wing. 

In comparison, just 20 bone-in wings at Buffalo Wild Wings would cost $27.49 or $2.51 more than the Sam’s Club bag.

Price: $19.94

If you love the sweet and spicy heat of Korean barbeque, try out these frozen Pilgrim’s chicken wings from Sam’s Club. 

The pre-cooked wings are seasoned with a mix of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, onion, sesame oil, and more seasonings. The wings are 210 calories per serving, along with 18 grams of protein.

At $19.94 per 3-pound bag, you’ll pay about $1.99 per serving of wings. At the Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon, you’ll pay $14.95 for a small portion of wings, which is just ten wings total.

Price: $2.88 per pound

If you want to get the most bang for your buck, pick up a pack of raw chicken wings and DIY the seasoning or sauce yourself. The Member’s Mark Cut Chicken Wings come in a massive four-pack priced at $2.88 per pound, with two to three servings per pouch. 

The bone-in, skin-on wings include flats and drummettes with no rubs, seasoning, or sauces on them. Cooking should take about 30 minutes in a 425-degree oven.

“I loved the fact that they came in separate sealed off packages as we only have two people eating them, so we didn't need a ton, so very convenient packaging,” Sam’s Club shopper Peridot said.

Price: $18.98

For classic buffalo wings on a budget, grab a bag of Tyson hot wings for $18.98 from Sam’s Club. The second ingredient after chicken is hot sauce, so it’s safe to assume that these wings may have a kick to them.

You’ll get 15 servings in the 4-pound bag, and you can grill, microwave, or bake the wings in just 14 to 26 minutes, depending on the cooking method that you choose. 

“Very easy to cook and great tasting buffalo wings,” Gospelpainter said. “I really do love the 4-pound freezer pack makes it very easy to grab what you need and cook it up.”

Price: $29.98

If you want to cook and season the chicken wings yourself without a strict deadline, pick up a bag of raw but frozen bone-in wings from Sam’s. This Member’s Mark option has a whopping 10 pounds of drumettes and flats priced at a very reasonable $3 per pound.

The whole bag of plain bone-in wings will cost just a couple of dollars more than a plate of 20 wings at Buffalo Wild Wings, and you’ll get to customize them to your taste. 

Plus, they’re a great option for those who live alone and don’t want to cook a massive batch of fresh wings all at once.

Price: $19.98

These frozen homestyle wings from Pilgrim’s will be just as crispy as the ones you get at a restaurant. The 3 pounds of wings are fully cooked and coated in a homestyle rub consisting of salt, garlic, onion, paprika extract, celery, carrot, and more flavors. 

They’re a little pricier at $6.66 per pound, but most of the work is done for you and the whole bag is still less than $20.

The wings are 200 calories and 18 grams of protein per serving. “These wings are really good and reasonably priced!” reviewer MsStallic said. “Quick and easy food to pop in the air fryer.”

Price: $3.28 per pound

The Georges Farmers Market Chicken Party Wings include a variety of drummettes and flats divided into four pouches, so you don’t have to cook the whole package at once. Plus, they are priced at $3.28 per pound, which is even cheaper than the precooked, frozen options listed in this article.

“These are the best store-bought wings,” Sam’s Club shopper Danny said. “They are super clean and meat quality is great.”

Shopping at Sam’s Club is a great way to save money on groceries, whether looking for chicken wings or your favorite dipping sauces. From precooked to raw, the store has a variety of options to make your wing nights more cost-effective.

And if you’re not ready to give up your favorite restaurant wings just yet, you can also find deals on gift cards for restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings at Sam’s Club.