Winning Wings

Ray J’s American Grill voted best wings in Minnesota.

Since its opening in 2006, Ray J’s American Grill has brought a fun, family-friendly, sports bar atmosphere to Woodbury. Recently voted best wings in Minnesota by WCCO-TV, Ray J’s really knows how to sauce up the local wing scene. The chicken wings are fresh, jumbo and available in one-and-a-half- or three-pound orders. “We serve the whole wing and we make all of our sauces in-house,” says co-owner Mark Jacob.

Ray J’s offers seven specialty wing varieties. If you’re looking for a little extra spice, try the hot-n-spicy Buffalo wings, served with bleu cheese dip and celery sticks or the Asian sesame wings, tossed in soy-chili sauce and chopped green onions. Feeling extra brave? Check out the fiery habanero wings.

For those in the mood for something a bit more unique, Ray J’s offers nutty rooster wings, bringing together peanut butter and Sriracha sauce for a blend of smooth and zesty. The most popular variety, Jacob says, is the drunken wings, boasting a spicy and sweet combination of their homemade sauces.

Don’t miss the smoky ranch wings—all dry rubbed in smoky seasoning for maximum flavor. The home-style wings are perfectly crisped and covered with seasoned salt and Ray J’s special garlic dip—a family recipe used since the 1970s. In addition to traditional, Ray J’s also offers boneless wings, tossed in your sauce of choice. No matter what your wing preference, Ray J’s American Grill offers a flavor for everybody.

Full order $14; half order $9; boneless wings $11.