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    March 20, 2022

    Perfect Way to Cut Chicken Wings

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    Chicken wings are a party favorite and a crowd-pleaser because they’re delicious and simple to prepare. Learning how to Cut Chicken Wings is an essential skill for any cook, whether you prefer it moist and tender or with a crunchy flesh.

    The procedure is straightforward, but it is critical to understand the proper techniques.

    It only takes a few minutes to break down your own chicken wings into drumettes and wingettes. To see how and where to cut for success, follow these steps and watch the video!


     What Says Game Day More than Chicken Wings? 

    Whole chicken wings washed and dried sitting in the bowl waiting to be cut into drumettes, wingettes, and tips.
    Did you know that cutting up wings is so incredibly easy?

    Restaurant-Style Chicken Wing

    To achieve that restaurant-style chicken wing, I always use fresh chicken wings rather than frozen ones. Plus, you’ll know you’re getting quality chicken rather than chicken from a plastic bag in the freezer section.

    While there is nothing wrong with eating a whole chicken wing, I prefer to cut them up into smaller sections before preparing them for game day or appetizers. It truly is as simple as one, two, three!


    Chicken wings can be purchased at your local grocery store, already cut up and ready to cook. However, the prices of these tend to be higher than those of chicken breasts and whole chicken wings. Thus, it is the right call, budget-wise, to slice up your own chicken wings.

    There is no need to worry, since cutting up fresh chicken wings isn’t nearly as complicated as you think. Just follow the simple steps of my tutorial on how to cut chicken wings into easy-to-nibble portions.


    Why Cut Chicken Wings

    Cooking succulent chicken wings recipes or chicken meals in general begins long before they are placed in the skillet. Some recipes may ask to bread the chicken first for that crispy perfection, while others might require brining or trussing the chicken.

    While cutting chicken wings is not always a necessary step, it will provide you with more chicken pieces to share with everyone on game day. The parts of a chicken wing are described below, as well as how to cut whole chicken wings into smaller pieces.


    Know the Parts of a Chicken Wing

    A whole wing consists of the wingette (the flat part), drumette (resembles the drumstick), and tips or tails,
    A whole wing consists of the wingette (the flat part), drumette (resembles the drumstick), and tips.

    Drumette

    Drumette is the meatiest and juiciest section of the chicken wing. Chicken drumettes have an irregular shape that resembles chicken drumsticks or legs. Hence, its name.

    You’ll also notice that one end is more rounded and meatier than the other, and that it narrows in the middle. Despite being classified as dark meat, a chicken drumette has a texture similar to white meat.

    Wingette or Flat Wing

    Wingette or flat wing is the middle section of the wing. Chicken wingettes are made up of two parallel, thin bones. In order to eat them, you must first separate the bones to get to the meaty part.

    Wingettes, which have dark meat covered in skin, may require a longer cooking time to tenderize completely. It’s also worth noting that chicken flats are smaller than drumettes.

    Wing Tip

    Wing tip is the tiny, pointy section at the end of the wing. It typically has less meat than other chicken wing parts. This section is mostly made up of skin, bone, and cartilage. Some people refer to the wing tip as the flapper.


    How to Cut Whole Chicken Wings

    holding the wing and flipping over to locate where the wing tip is at.

    First, hold the wing and flip over to locate where the wing tip is at.

    Cutting it cleanly with kitchen scissors and cutting right through the joint. It should be much easier to this with kitchen scissors vs a kitchen knife.

    Next, cut it cleanly with kitchen scissors and cut right through the joint. It should be much easier to this with kitchen scissors vs a kitchen knife.


    Using a sharp kitchen scissors is the best way to cut chicken wings.

    Now, place the kitchen scissors between the flapper and the drumette and cut through.


    Drumettes and wingettes ready for my favorite recipe! And the tips will be kept for chicken broth. Cutting chicken wings couldn't be easier!

    Now you have pieces that are ready for your favorite recipe.


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    What part of the wing do you cut off?

    The pointy end is usually cut off and discarded. But don’t get rid of it. Use it to make broth or stock. If you don’t need it right away, simply place the tips in a Ziploc freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 months.

    Is it necessary to remove the skin from chicken wings before cooking them?

    No, most people do not remove the wing’s skin before cooking it.

    What is a boneless chicken wing?

    It is usually a piece of breast meat or a tenderloin.

    How do you know when chicken wings are cooked?

    If you cut into properly cooked chicken and the juices run clear, the chicken is fully cooked. If the juices are red or pinkish, you need to cook your wings for a little longer.

    Can you put raw chicken wings in an air fryer?

    Sure! Place your wings in the basket of the Air Fryer. Close the Air Fryer basket and cook the wings for 25-30 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, shaking every 5-7 minutes. Cook until the wings reach the desired crispiness and a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.


    Best Way to Cook Chicken Wings

    There are a surprising number of ways to bake crispy wings at home. They are like a blank canvas upon which simplicity and creativity can soar. Chicken wings can be cooked in one of three ways: baked, deep-fried, or air-fried.

    Baked chicken wings are a great healthy option, but getting a super crispy skin requires a few tricks. Deep-fried wings have the crispiest skin but a lot of unhealthy oil. For me, air-fried chicken wings are the best option because they have super crispy skin and use very little oil.


    Helpful Tips

    Before cutting, thoroughly dry the wings. You don’t want to slip while cutting because the wings are slippery.

    I also prefer to use the kitchen scissors and not the knife. It is an arm workout when using a knife, in my opinion. So this is the best way I found to properly and easily cut chicken wings.

    Cut at an angle to aid in guiding the knife through the joint.

    If you’re new to cutting chicken wings, start by moving the joint backwards until it pops, then cut the joint. This assists you in determining the best place to cut.


    How to Cut Chicken Wings

    Ingredients

    • Chicken wings

    Follow these Simple Steps

    First, hold the wing and flip over to locate where the wing tip is at (refer to photos and videos on this blog).

    Next, cut it cleanly with kitchen scissors and cut right through the joint. It should be much easier to this with kitchen scissors vs a kitchen knife.

    Don’t toss the wings, use them to make stock with. You can even freeze them for later use to make stock.

    Now, place the kitchen scissors between the flapper and the drumette and cut through.

    You should have a clean cut. Now you have pieces that are ready for your favorite recipe.


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    Perfect Way to Cut Chicken Wings

    Lama
    It only takes a few minutes to break down your own chicken wings into drumettes, wingettes, and tips. To see how and where to cut for success, follow these steps and watch the video!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cuisine American

    Equipment

    Kitchen Scissors (The one I used are by Cangshan.)

    Ingredients
      

    • Chicken Wings

    Instructions
     

    • First, hold the wing and flip over to locate where the wing tip is at (refer to photos and videos on this blog).
    • Next, cut it cleanly with kitchen scissors and cut right through the joint. It should be much easier to this with kitchen scissors vs a kitchen knife.
    • Don’t toss the wings, use them to make stock with. You can even freeze them for later use to make stock.
    • Now, place the kitchen scissors between the flapper and the drumette and cut through.
    • You should have a clean cut. Now you have pieces that are ready for your favorite recipe.

    Notes

    1. Before cutting, thoroughly dry the wings. You don’t want to slip while cutting because the wings are slippery.
    2. I also prefer to use the kitchen scissors and not the knife. It is an arm workout when using a knife, in my opinion. So this is the best way I found to properly and easily cut chicken wings.
    3. If you’re new to cutting chicken wings, start by moving the joint backwards until it pops, then cut the joint. This assists you in determining the best place to cut.
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    1. Jean says

      March 22, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      This seems much easier than i expected!! Will try to cut them my self next time

      Reply
      • Lama says

        March 24, 2022 at 4:05 pm

        Oh absolutely! Using a kitchen knife to cut chicken wings is so much easier!

        Reply
    2. Amal says

      April 11, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      I used the kitchen scissors as you recommended and the process was so easy. Finished them in less than 5 min❤️

      Reply
      • Lama says

        April 18, 2022 at 6:57 pm

        This is the best way to do it! Agreed!

        Reply
    3. Fadia says

      May 29, 2022 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      This seeme the most difficult task before I read your blog. Will try to cut them my self next time

      Reply
    4. Chantel Tenton says

      June 15, 2022 at 4:22 am

      5 stars
      Why haven’t I thought about using kitchen scissors before! 😳 Much easier. Thanks a lot

      Reply
    5. IntlRox says

      July 05, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      5 stars
      Great way to cut chicken wings! Thank you for making it easy.

      Reply
      • Lama says

        July 06, 2022 at 3:08 am

        Yay!! Glad you thinks so 🙂

        Reply

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