How to Cut Chicken Wings
Learn how to cut chicken wings to separate them into three pieces: wingettes, drumettes and wing tips.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Active Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wing, easy
Yield: 30 chicken wings
- 15 whole chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Start by separating the wingette from the wing tip. If you use your hands to slightly bend the wing, you might be able to feel a slight dent between the two pieces.
With a sharp knife, make a cut through this little indent. The wing tip should easily separate.
The next step is to separate the wingette from the drumette. Use the same method here; bend the wing while you feel the area between the two pieces. You will find what feels like a small indent in the middle. Insert your sharp knife, and separate the wingette and the drumette.
Optionally, add salt and pepper, and cook the chicken wings using your favorite recipe.
- If you're cutting chicken wings for the first time, you might need a few attempts, but you will quickly figure out how it works.