Kookaburra Wings (12)

What's in the Kookaburra Wings (12)?

At 1290 calories per serving, the Kookaburra Wings (12) represents about 65% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake. On the macronutrient side, roughly 30% of those calories come from protein, 63% from fat, and 9% from carbohydrates — a profile typical of Outback Steakhouse's Appetizer section. Sodium is often the line to watch with sit-down chain entrees, and this dish delivers 3680mg, or about 160% of the FDA's daily reference value. If you're watching salt, pairing the Kookaburra Wings (12) with a side salad (dressing on the side) and water rather than a sweetened beverage is the standard mitigation. Like most items at Outback Steakhouse, the dish is built for shareable portions and is plated at restaurant scale rather than a strict single serving. Boxing half of it before you start is one of the simplest ways to bring the per-meal calorie load down meaningfully without giving up the experience.

How this fits a 2,000-calorie day

One serving of the Kookaburra Wings (12) supplies 1290 calories, which represents roughly 65% of a 2,000-calorie reference day. That puts the dish into the indulgent end of the casual-dining spectrum — closer to a daily caloric ceiling than to a single weekday meal. Splitting the plate or boxing half before you start eating is the simplest way to bring the per-meal load down meaningfully without skipping the experience.

The macronutrient split lands at roughly 30% protein, 9% carbohydrate and 61% fat by calorie share — a useful frame because raw gram counts often understate how much of a dish's energy actually comes from fat. Protein delivery is meaningful here at 98g per serving, which can keep satiety high relative to carb-heavy or fat-heavy alternatives.

Sodium clocks in at 3680mg, or about 160% of the FDA's 2,300mg daily reference value. That single dish nearly maxes out the recommended daily intake on its own — worth flagging for anyone managing blood pressure, taking diuretics, or trying to keep ankle swelling down on long-haul flights. Asking for sauces or seasoned items on the side is the most direct lever you have. Saturated fat is the other line worth watching at 25g — about 125% of the daily reference value — primarily a long-term cardiovascular consideration rather than a single-meal one.

Allergen profile

No major allergens flagged

No major allergens are flagged on this item in the chain's posted nutrition disclosure. That said, every full-service restaurant kitchen handles wheat, dairy, eggs and seafood somewhere on the line, so cross-contact remains possible. If you have a severe allergy, telling the server before ordering — and asking for the manager's confirmation that the kitchen can accommodate — is the standard precaution.

How it stacks up against the casual-dining category

Across the 80 Appetizer entries we track in this category — averaging 920 calories and 2,008mg sodium per serving — the Kookaburra Wings (12) at Outback Steakhouse sits roughly 40% heavier than the category average. It also delivers 1,672mg more sodium than the typical Appetizer item we list, which is the more useful number if you're cross-shopping menus on the way to a reservation.

For direct cross-shopping, here are the closest Appetizer matches we track at competing chains:

Ordering strategy

If the Kookaburra Wings (12) is the entrée you want, the highest-leverage adjustments are usually the ones that change the surrounding meal rather than the dish itself. Splitting one entrée between two diners and adding a soup or salad starter typically results in a more satisfying meal at a lower per-person calorie load than each person ordering their own full-size plate. Outback Steakhouse portions, like most casual-dining chains, are sized to be shareable. Asking for a take-home box at the start of the meal — and immediately moving half the dish into it — is the single most reliable behavioral lever for managing portion drift over the course of dinner. Sauces, dressings and finishing oils are routinely the largest hidden source of calories on a casual-dining plate; getting them on the side gives you direct portion control without changing the dish you actually want to eat.

Ingredients summary

Chicken wings, signature sauce, blue cheese

The bottom line

The Kookaburra Wings (12) from Outback Steakhouse is a heavy entry on the chain's menu at 1290 calories and 3,680mg of sodium per serving. Protein delivery is strong, which is the dish's most useful nutritional feature. Anyone tracking sodium specifically — including most people on blood-pressure medication — should weigh this dish against the chain's lower-sodium options on the same menu before committing.