Eating wings is an art. Don’t take your approach lightly or you may find yourself asking why your friends stopped inviting you to wing night. Don’t worry, we got you. Check out the Wingpedia quick guide to eating chicken wings like a professional. With these tips, you will not have to worry about losing your wingtourage card.
1. Blue Cheese, Please.
Save the ranch for your salad. When asked if you would like Blue Cheese or Ranch with your wings, simply respond, “Blue Cheese, please.” Leave it at that. Inventor of the chicken wing, Teressa Bellissimo, served the first ever plate of wings at her family-owned Anchor Bar in 1964 and she paired them with Blue Cheese and celery. Pay homage, keep it simple, and say it with me, “Blue Cheese, …”
2. Master the Flat
Learning how to eat a chicken wing in one bite has many advantages. In addition to the popularity you’ll gain within your wing circle, this technique keeps your beer hand free and clean in case you need to wipe tears from your eyes. Most importantly, it saves time, enabling you to eat more wings – goals! First, observe the wing and identify the larger end. Pinch down gently until the chicken releases from the cartilage. Next, put the entire wing in your mouth, grip the body of the wing with your lips and retract the wing from your mouth. You just mastered eating a chicken wing with one bite. Great job!
3. Extra Crispy Is Never A Bad Idea
Ever regretted ordering your wings extra crispy? Said no one, ever. When you are trying out a new wing joint and unsure of the final product, error on the side of safety and take out an insurance policy in the name of extra crispy. Plus, extra crispy means more effort to peel away the chicken from the bone. That’s a good thing – put your mouth muscles to work. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut does.
4. Antacids Are Your Best Friend
Eating chicken wings are a lot of fun but the sport can have some negative side effects, especially if you like ’em extra spicy. That’s why it’s important to pop an antacid before you wing if you have a history of heartburn. There are many over the counter options out there. I prefer Prilosec, but I’m biased.
5. Double Down On Wing Night
Wing night is the best night of the week. If you do your homework, you can find a wing night every night of the week. That means more wings for you and more money in your pocket. Wing smart, use online resources like Wingpedia to find the best wing nights near you.
