Wangs-whole or split into drumettes and flappers?

lousubcap · July 2014

@Hapser's epic Saturday cook prompted the question about how you prep (if at all) your wings...I buy them whole but split into the drumettes and flappers with the tips saved or tossed depending on the quantity on hand. If eggsperimenting with sauces etc-then an easy differentiator, drumettes with one, flappers the other. Others?

buzd504 · July 2014

I also buy them whole and split them.

StillSmoken · July 2014

Whole for me!! Too lazy !!!

cazzy · July 2014

I buy them whole, cut off the tips and grill them like that. It makes it a much easier cook as it's easier to flip and to tell which wings need to be flipped. Splitting them post cook is very easy, but i actually like to serve them whole:

BigGreenGator · July 2014

I've done both ways ... But I prefer to go ahead and split them before the cook only because by then I'm ready to eat and so are the family or guests ha ha no waiting plate and go ... But I feel ya on the turning 30-40 wings :(

BigGreenGator · July 2014

@cazzy‌ dang those look good

got a small flat brisket on right now 4hr mark can't wait to get it on a plate

hapster · July 2014

LOL... I must be the lazy one then

Cookbook_Chip · July 2014

If we have company, split. Just me and a bud, whole- too lazy and hungry!

Skiddymarker · July 2014

Local Costco sells them split, about 25 flappers/25 drummers per tray. Interesting that when they do have whole wings, including the tips they are more per pound - go figure.

I like them spicy and SWMBO likes them sweet - so to ensure I get my favourite, flappers, guess which one gets another shot of hot sauce?

AD18 · July 2014

I snip off the tips and do the drum and flapper together. Less work, I think it helps in retaining moisture, and everyone gets equal shares.

caliking · July 2014

I used to cook them whole but the tips kept getting in the way, and I couldn't fit as many on the grid. I prefer to split them now.

GATABITES · July 2014

i clip the tips and cook together. i agree with ad18, moisture retention.

Wangs-whole or split into drumettes and flappers?

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