Well, let me tell ya, this whole “gluten-free” thing, it’s all the rage now. Folks are talkin’ about it all over the place. Even them Hooters girls, they gotta keep up, ya know? So, let’s see what a body can eat at Hooters if they can’t have that gluten stuff.
First off, what is this “gluten” anyway? Sounds like some kinda glue to me. But I heard it’s in, like, bread and stuff. Makes some folks’ stomachs hurt somethin’ awful. So, if you’re one of them, you gotta be careful what you eat, even when you’re out for some wings and a good time. So if you plan to have gluten free hooters, it’s still achievable.
- Grilled Chicken: Now, I hear tell Hooters has grilled chicken. That’s good. Chicken’s just chicken, right? Ain’t got no gluten in it lessen they go and put some breadin’ on it. But grilled? That should be safe as houses.
- Fish: Fish, too. You can get that grilled or maybe baked. Just gotta make sure they don’t fry it up in the same oil they use for them breaded things. That oil, it gets all mixed up, you see.
- Hamburger: And a hamburger, but hold the bun! You tell ’em, “No bun for me, honey!” Just the meat patty and maybe some lettuce and tomato. That oughta do ya.
But here’s the thing, Hooters ain’t got no special menu for this gluten-free stuff. Not like them fancy restaurants in the city. They just try to help you out the best they can. Some Hooters are better than others at it, I reckon. You gotta ask. Don’t be shy. Ask them waitresses, they’ll tell ya what’s what. You know, ask them: “Can I eat this here chicken? Is there any of that gluten stuff in it?”. It’s always better to ask clearly. They are always happy to answer, I believe.
Now, them fries, that’s where it gets tricky. Some places, they fry everything in the same oil, like I said. But I heard some Hooters got a separate fryer just for fries. That’s good. Means the fries ain’t got all that gluten stuff on ’em from the other food. And the smoked wings? Never fried, they say. So, them smoked wings might be a good bet, too. But always ask, just to be sure.
I also saw somethin’ about their Buffalo Shrimp. Now, that sounds tasty. But without the sauce, mind you. That sauce might have some sneaky gluten in it, ya never know. And they got these fried pickles, too. But Lordy, them things got a whole lotta calories! And probably gluten, too, since they’re fried. Stay away from them if you gotta be gluten-free.
And them original wings, the ones Hooters is famous for? Forget about it. They’re breaded, see? Hand-breaded, they say. That means gluten, for sure. So, you gotta stick to the grilled stuff, the un-breaded stuff. It ain’t easy, this gluten-free thing. But if you gotta do it, you gotta do it.
So, the next time you’re thinkin’ ’bout goin’ to Hooters, and you gotta watch out for that gluten, remember what I told ya. Grilled chicken, fish, maybe a hamburger without the bun. Ask about the fries, see if they got a separate fryer. And stay away from them breaded wings. And those fried pickles, unless you want a whole lotta calories and a belly ache. And you can always check their website, too. They got somethin’ they call a “nutritional menu” there. It tells you all about what’s in their food. Calories, and all that other stuff. Might even tell you about that gluten, too.
And one more thing. Just ’cause somethin’ sounds gluten-free, don’t mean it is. You gotta ask, like I said. Better safe than sorry, that’s what I always say. So, go on, enjoy your gluten free hooters, just be careful and ask a lot of questions. And don’t forget to have a good time. That’s what Hooters is all about, ain’t it?
