It's easy to understand why "Hot Ones" guests are so complimentary: The wings from Shorty's are uniformly golden and crispy with juicy meat. They're not too small and not too big, and they held onto a good crunch even after a 25-minute car ride. They aren't going to change your life, but they're some of the better wings I've had in over a decade eating NYC wings.

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