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Seemingly humble, thechicken wingis the blank canvas that props up our favorite sauces. Glistening, crunchy, sweet, salty, spicy—these are some of the elements that add to the allure of a well-cooked chicken wing. Whether we are at a restaurant, party or at home, there is something about a platter of chicken wings that gathers people together like few other foods.
The best way to get the most bang for your buck when buying wings is to purchase whole wings and cut them into drumettes and flats—also known as wingettes—yourself. So now, how do you cut these whole wings before getting them dressed for the occasion? You just need four things in addition the wings:
Step 1
Set up the cutting board. Wet your kitchen towel or paper towel and wring it out so that it is damp. Then lay it flat on your counter. Place the cutting board right on top of the towel. The wet towel will keep your cutting board from sliding on the counter when you cut into your chicken wing.
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Step 2
Pat the wings dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Next up, give the wings a little inspection to see where to operate. The wing is made up of three parts:
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Step 6
Repeat the same process to cut through the joint connecting the flat to the tip.
Step 7
You should now have three sections of the wing. Continue cutting in the same way until all your drumettes and flats are ready to cook. Save the tips for another use, such as makingchicken stock. Enjoy your wings, your party and the extra cash in your pocket!
Chicken Wing Recipes
Chicken wings can be baked in the oven, crisped in the air fryer or cooked in an Instant Pot. Try these delicious chicken wing recipes next time you’re having people over or for a fun weeknight meal:
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