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AJC Names J.R. Crickets Best Lemon Pepper Wings

3/29/2026

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  • J.R. Crickets restaurant was named the top source for lemon pepper wings by the AJC Food & Dining team in a blind taste test comparing crispiness and seasoning.
  • G Town Wings & Fish and Wing Factory were notable contenders.
  • The test involved over a dozen journalists and lasted three hours.
  • A legislature proposal would designate lemon pepper wings as the official state chicken wing flavor, highlighting Atlanta's cultural significance.