REVIEW: Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs

Let me preface this review by saying I HATE fast food BBQ sauce. It’s always too sweet and lacing in spice. However, the honey BBQ for the saucy nuggs was surprising. Here are my thoughts on each of the four flavors I sampled:

Honey BBQ – Sweet with a Hint of Heat

The Honey BBQ nuggets were the best of the bunch. They were well-sauced, striking a nice balance between sweetness and a slight hint of heat. The sauce had a good consistency, coating the nuggets evenly without being too sticky or overwhelming. While they weren’t exceptional, they were enjoyable, earning a solid 5/10.

Garlic Parmesan – Too Oily

garlic parmesan nuggets — What can I even say about these?

Next up was the Garlic Parmesan flavor. Unfortunately, these nuggets were a disappointment. The "sauce" was more of an oily coating than an actual sauce, making them quite greasy. The garlic and parmesan flavors were present but didn’t stand out due to the excessive oiliness. 3/10.

Buffalo – Not Sauced Well and Too Bitter

The Buffalo nuggets were another letdown. They weren’t sauced well, resulting in an uneven flavor distribution. When I did get a taste of the sauce, it was more bitter than tangy, lacking the classic vinegary kick that I expect from a good Buffalo sauce. 2/10.

Ghost Pepper – Chemical Heat

Finally, the Ghost Pepper nuggets. I was looking forward to a nice, spicy kick, but these didn’t quite hit the mark. The heat tasted more chemical than natural, lacking the depth and complexity of real peppers. While they were hot, it wasn’t an enjoyable kind of heat, earning them a 4/10.

Overall Impression

Overall, Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs were a mixed bag. The Honey BBQ flavor was decent, but the other three fell short for various reasons. If you’re a fan of sweet BBQ, you might enjoy the Honey BBQ nuggets. However, if you’re looking for well-executed garlic parmesan, buffalo, or ghost pepper flavors, these might leave you disappointed. Wendy’s nuggets should be left unsauced.

Ratings:

Honey BBQ 5/10

Garlic Parmesan 3/10

Buffalo 2/10

Ghost pepper 4/10

Price: $11 before tax (Seattle metro area)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 nuggets

Honey BBQ:

Calories 240, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 620mg, Total Carbohydrate 25g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 14g, Protein 10g

Garlic Parmesan

Calories 410, Total Fat 36g, Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0.5g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 690mg, Total Carbohydrate 12g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 0g, Protein 11g

Buffalo

Calories 220, Total Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 1310mg, Total Carbohydrate 11g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 1g, Protein 10g

Ghost Pepper

Calories 400, Total Fat 34g, Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 40mg, Sodium 890mg, Total Carbohydrate 12g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Total Sugars 1g, Protein 11g