Despite its name, Flighty Fowl food truck is not for the birds, but it should appeal to anyone who appreciates creative, well-prepared chicken.

The Menu

The clucks have it! Wings, sold by the half and full dozen with a selection of five sauces, many with a lot of heat/spice elements, are a big draw. Poultry, as expected, was the featured ingredient in the five available sandwiches. Surprises come in the sides – fries, cheese curds and dusted sweet potato puffs – but more on those later.

Critic’s Tip

A lot of menus have items with symbols or notations indicating some sort of special recognition. This holds true for Flighty Fowl with small trophy icons next to two of its wings selection. Yes, I could assume they were winners for something, but it was interesting to find out why: The PBJammin and the Pollo Asado wings garnered awards in the West Wing Fest in 2022 and 2024.

On the Table

Given their award status, we ordered half a dozen PBJammin wings. These glistened with a blackberry balsamic glaze, but it was the combination of creamy peanut butter, sweet chile and maple bacon jam that provided an over-the-top taste sensation. Savory and sugary tender pieces of chicken made me wish the wings were bigger. Or, next time I order a dozen.

A thick, still juicy chicken breast atop a bed of curried apple compote was only part of the story of the Wanderlust ($13). Melted smoked gouda, strips of brown-sugared bacon and whole grain mustard brought everything together on a toasted bun. This two-fisted sandwich was not meant for dainty eaters. It was gooey, messy and too good to be interrupted by conversation between bites.

Fortunately, the same was true of the One Fowl Philly ($15). An open-face baguette stuffed with hand-pulled chicken, caramelized onions and red peppers, was nearly hidden by chile con queso with an abundant amount of diced green chile. Although there was no heat symbol associated with this, there was a palate-pleasing kick.

Those aforementioned sweet potato puffs ($5) proved to be a treat. The menu offered no ideas on what they were, so I had to ask and was glad I did. These were baked tater tots lightly dusted with spiced sugar. The crispy cubes were creamy on the inside and not at all saccharine.

The Venue

It’s a food truck, so where you decide to enjoy the food is your call. Still, the vibrant colors and cartoonish designs suggest fun and creativity, both of which are evident in what’s prepared. The people running the show were friendly and patient, answering questions in spite of the line behind us.

Afterthoughts

Be prepared for lines. Also, Flighty Fowl should not be confused with fast food: preparation takes time. The truck has a following. Tracking it down isn’t difficult since its locations are listed on its website and social media.

The menu remains consistent from location to location, but there was a lemon pepper sauce for wings available as a special flavor when we visited.

This is a family-owned business, as noted on the Flighty Fowl website. The owners are identified as “The Flock.”

Know Before You Go

Flight Fowl (food truck)

Chicken wings and sandwiches

Location: Varies; information social media

Contact: 719-985-5480; flightyfowl.com

Prices: $5 to $19

Hours: Varies, depending on location.

Details: Credit cards accepted.

Favorite dishes: PBJammin wings and One Fowl Philly sandwich.

Other: Gluten-free options availabl.e

El Paso County Health Department Inspection: In compliance (May 2025).