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How To Cut Chicken Wings

Clear, simple steps to separate whole chicken wings into sections safely and efficiently.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp heavy knife or cleaver

Ingredients
  

  • 12 whole chicken wings (each wing has 3 sections)

Instructions
 

  • Remove the 12 whole chicken wings from their package and place them on a clean cutting board, patting them dry with paper towels.
  • Work with one wing at a time. Hold the wing and locate the thin, pointy tip (the wing tip) at the smallest end.
  • Move the wing at the joint to feel for the small bump that marks the joint between the tip and the middle section.
  • Using a very sharp knife, cut through the joint just above the bump toward the larger end to remove the wing tip. If you can’t find the exact spot, bend the joint back until it pops to expose the joint, then cut cleanly through it.
  • Next locate the middle joint between the middle section and the drumette by feeling for the bump. Bend the joint to identify the seam, then cut just above the bump toward the larger end to separate the middle section from the drumette.
  • Repeat the same process for each remaining wing until all 12 wings are separated into tips, middles (flats), and drumettes.

Notes

  • Dry the wings well before cutting to prevent slipping.
  • Use a very sharp, heavier knife for better control.
  • Bend the joint back until it pops if you can't find the right spot to cut.
  • Cut at a slight angle to help the knife pass through the joint.
  • Avoid hacking or striking the wing with the knife; cut with a steady motion.