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How To Cut Chicken Wings


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  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 20 chicken wings

Instructions

  1. Chill the Wings: Start by chilling the chicken wings in the refrigerator. This step firms up the fat and makes the wings easier to handle and cut. If the wings are already refrigerated, ensure they are fully chilled; if not, place them in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cutting.
  2. Prepare Your Workspace: Ensure your cutting board is clean and have two containers nearby—one for the parts you plan to keep and another for scraps.
  3. Lay the Chicken Wing on the Cutting Board: Carefully place the wing flat on your cutting board, identifying the drumette, the flat, and the tip. Cold wings will be firmer and easier to manage.
  4. Separate the Drumette from the Flat: Locate the joint between the drumette and the flat. Bend the wing at this joint to expose it better and make the cutting point more visible. If using kitchen shears, position them at the joint and cut through them with a firm, smooth action to separate the drumette from the flat.
  5. Separate the Flat from the Tip: Identify the joint connecting the flat to the tip. Bend the wing to expose this joint, then use your shears or knife to cut through it, separating the flat from the tip.
  6. Decide on the Tip: Consider whether to discard or keep the wing tip for making stock. The tips are flavorful but contain little meat.
  7. Repeat until done. Now, you can marinate, bring, bake, barbecue, or fry the chicken wings. Happy cooking!

Notes

  • The chicken wings should weigh around 1.5kg (3lbs).
  • Wing Tips: Wing tips are excellent for stocks or broths, so consider saving them if you frequently make soups or stocks.
  • Clean as You Go: Keeping your workspace clean prevents cross-contamination.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: The more you practice, the quicker and more efficiently you can cut chicken wings.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Starter
  • Method: Cutting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 315
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 202.5 mg
  • Fat: 8.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 54.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 142.5 mg