Taylor Huff

June 19, 2025

Hot Boys Chicken: Heat Meets The Heartland

Hot Boys Chicken is lighting up Indy and Carmel with fiery sandwiches, waffles, and West Coast flavor. Come for the heat, stay for the sauce.

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Hot Boys Chicken: Heat Meets The Heartland
Hot Boys Chicken: Heat Meets The Heartland
Hot Boys Chicken: Heat Meets The Heartland

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Hot Boys Chicken: Heat Meets The Heartland

Temperatures are rising in Indiana, and we aren’t just talking about the weather. Let’s get one thing straight: when it comes to a good spicy sandwich, if you’re not sweating a little, you aren’t doing it right. Forget cornfields and basketball for a sec—we’re talking about World Famous HOTBOYS, the fiery fried phenomenon heating up the Hoosier state one crispy bite at a time.

West Coast Meets Midwest

Originally from Oakland, California, but now expanded to Indiana, Hot Boys Chicken brings that bold, juicy, Southern-style Nashville heat with a side of crinkle fries. Whether you're a mild muncher or a spice daredevil ready to take the heat, there's something for every palate — and every level of bravery. The famous sandwiches are stacked with coleslaw, pickles, and the legendary comeback sauce.

Best of the Menu

Tenders 

Crispy, juicy perfection — no frills, just fire. These are a solid move if you're sharing with friends.

Pro move: Ask for all the dipping sauces. Especially the comeback and honey butter — opposites attract, and your taste buds will thank you.

Chicken & Waffles

For when you can’t decide between sweet or spicy. The waffles are fluffy, the chicken’s hot, and it all comes together with a syrupy drizzle.

Crinkle Cut Fries

Golden, crispy, and built to carry sauce like it’s a job. Don’t skip them. Ever.

Heat Levels: 

  • Mild – For the spice-shy.

  • Medium – A friendly kick.

  • Hot – Okay, now we’re sweating.

  • Hot AF – For those who fear nothing

Make the Trip

Hot Boys has two locations in Indianapolis and Carmel. Bonus: The Indy Hot Boys is dangerously close to a few solid breweries, so you can cool your tongue with a craft beer and pretend you weren’t crying 10 minutes ago. The next time you’re road-tripping through Indiana and need a break from the usual, do yourself a favor: find the nearest Hot Boys Chicken, roll up with an empty stomach, and prepare to fall in love. Your mouth may never be the same. But honestly? That’s the point.

Hot Boys Chicken: Heat Meets The Heartland

Temperatures are rising in Indiana, and we aren’t just talking about the weather. Let’s get one thing straight: when it comes to a good spicy sandwich, if you’re not sweating a little, you aren’t doing it right. Forget cornfields and basketball for a sec—we’re talking about World Famous HOTBOYS, the fiery fried phenomenon heating up the Hoosier state one crispy bite at a time.

West Coast Meets Midwest

Originally from Oakland, California, but now expanded to Indiana, Hot Boys Chicken brings that bold, juicy, Southern-style Nashville heat with a side of crinkle fries. Whether you're a mild muncher or a spice daredevil ready to take the heat, there's something for every palate — and every level of bravery. The famous sandwiches are stacked with coleslaw, pickles, and the legendary comeback sauce.

Best of the Menu

Tenders 

Crispy, juicy perfection — no frills, just fire. These are a solid move if you're sharing with friends.

Pro move: Ask for all the dipping sauces. Especially the comeback and honey butter — opposites attract, and your taste buds will thank you.

Chicken & Waffles

For when you can’t decide between sweet or spicy. The waffles are fluffy, the chicken’s hot, and it all comes together with a syrupy drizzle.

Crinkle Cut Fries

Golden, crispy, and built to carry sauce like it’s a job. Don’t skip them. Ever.

Heat Levels: 

  • Mild – For the spice-shy.

  • Medium – A friendly kick.

  • Hot – Okay, now we’re sweating.

  • Hot AF – For those who fear nothing

Make the Trip

Hot Boys has two locations in Indianapolis and Carmel. Bonus: The Indy Hot Boys is dangerously close to a few solid breweries, so you can cool your tongue with a craft beer and pretend you weren’t crying 10 minutes ago. The next time you’re road-tripping through Indiana and need a break from the usual, do yourself a favor: find the nearest Hot Boys Chicken, roll up with an empty stomach, and prepare to fall in love. Your mouth may never be the same. But honestly? That’s the point.

Hot Boys Chicken: Heat Meets The Heartland

Temperatures are rising in Indiana, and we aren’t just talking about the weather. Let’s get one thing straight: when it comes to a good spicy sandwich, if you’re not sweating a little, you aren’t doing it right. Forget cornfields and basketball for a sec—we’re talking about World Famous HOTBOYS, the fiery fried phenomenon heating up the Hoosier state one crispy bite at a time.

West Coast Meets Midwest

Originally from Oakland, California, but now expanded to Indiana, Hot Boys Chicken brings that bold, juicy, Southern-style Nashville heat with a side of crinkle fries. Whether you're a mild muncher or a spice daredevil ready to take the heat, there's something for every palate — and every level of bravery. The famous sandwiches are stacked with coleslaw, pickles, and the legendary comeback sauce.

Best of the Menu

Tenders 

Crispy, juicy perfection — no frills, just fire. These are a solid move if you're sharing with friends.

Pro move: Ask for all the dipping sauces. Especially the comeback and honey butter — opposites attract, and your taste buds will thank you.

Chicken & Waffles

For when you can’t decide between sweet or spicy. The waffles are fluffy, the chicken’s hot, and it all comes together with a syrupy drizzle.

Crinkle Cut Fries

Golden, crispy, and built to carry sauce like it’s a job. Don’t skip them. Ever.

Heat Levels: 

  • Mild – For the spice-shy.

  • Medium – A friendly kick.

  • Hot – Okay, now we’re sweating.

  • Hot AF – For those who fear nothing

Make the Trip

Hot Boys has two locations in Indianapolis and Carmel. Bonus: The Indy Hot Boys is dangerously close to a few solid breweries, so you can cool your tongue with a craft beer and pretend you weren’t crying 10 minutes ago. The next time you’re road-tripping through Indiana and need a break from the usual, do yourself a favor: find the nearest Hot Boys Chicken, roll up with an empty stomach, and prepare to fall in love. Your mouth may never be the same. But honestly? That’s the point.

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Taylor Huff

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