How long would you keep raw wings in the fridge?

FanOfFanboys

Last week I bought 40# of chicken thighs and 40# of wings. I vacuum sealed the thighs but ran out of space for the wings. So I thought I'd just keep them in the fridge until this weekend and cook them all for memorial day weekend. But it just occurred to me I wonder if that is too long. I know what the FDA says but I also eat my steak rare, pork chops at 130, etc

So anyone think I'll have issues with a 40# case of wings on the grill tomorrow? They'll go to 185-190 internal. I just checked and no smell but it is another 20ish hours before cooking. Because it's so many I'm not sure I could even start brining or marinading them.  

lousubcap

I don't know your wings "best/use by date" but I routinely go a week after purchase and a use by date of the following day and have never had any issues.  However, I have never bought in 40# lots.  
All I would offer is that if you have any doubts, then declare victory and toss 'em although these days wings are high $$.  FWIW-

Legume

I’d cook them if they look/smell normalish 

Botch

Legume said:

I’d cook them if they look/smell normalish 

This, and I'd think about hitting them with brine right now; if they're borderline, a sudden shock of savory saline might hold them over until tomorrow at least, and wangs marinate pretty quickly because they're small.  

FanOfFanboys

So they smell and look fine. The biggest and cleanest cooler I have is 20qt

~38# of chicken wings. Rice vinegar, white vinegar, white pepper, black pepper, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, layer of ice on top. In the morning I'll drain, top with ice, and fill with water. Grilling in the afternoon

FanOfFanboys

I had my wife smelling multiple times. I didn't tell her any concerns. Just to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I feel much better. Thank you everyone

HighHeat

keep us posted

lousubcap

@FanOfFanboys -You survive the wing cook?  

FanOfFanboys

Guys, everything was awesome. Did the brine overnight. All but 15-20 wings were eaten. Had a few sauces for people to choose from but was barely used. Everyone just ate them straight. Was a lot of food but a great afternoon and cook. 

Thanks!