The Best Things About Chicken Wings!

It's no secret ... people love their chicken wings.

According to a new survey, we think very highly of chicken wings. In fact, they're our favourite casual appetizer, followed by chips with salsa and French fries. Even picky eaters love them. 75% say it's hard to beat the flavour a chicken wing and 79% like them so much that they make sure to eat every last bite before leaving the bones behind.

When it comes to eating them, a survey of 2,000 people found that 3 out of 4 people won’t judge you for licking your fingers after a plate of wings – because they’ll do it too. And while 42% of people aren't picky, a third of people will reach for a drummette first and the rest prefer a flat wing.

How We Like To Prep Them

According to the survey, chicken wings are best when they're deep-fried or grilled and tossed in barbecue sauce, ranch seasoning, or hot buffalo sauce.

Other popular wing flavours (in order from most voted for to least) include:

• Garlic Parmesan
• Honey mustard
• Lemon pepper
• Medium buffalo
• Teriyaki
• Mild buffalo
• Jerk seasoning

For those eating hot wings, 79% said dipping sauce is a must to help cool down the heat, with the average person dipping their wings in sauce five times per wing.

When you're ready to serve them up, consider throwing in a side. 58% of those surveyed said they like to eat the veggies that come on the side. Other popular sides include French fries, onion rings, and salal.

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The Boneless Debate

Turns out more people still prefer the OG wings – bone in.

So much so that close to 40% of wing lovers say they would make fun of someone for ordering boneless. 25% say they wouldn’t go on a second date if that person ordered boneless wings.

Top Casual-Dining Appetizers

Chicken wings - 54%
Chips and salsa - 46%
French fries - 44%
Mozzarella sticks - 44%
Onion rings - 44%
Chips and queso - 43%
Potato skins - 43%
Chips and guacamole - 42%
Biscuits/bread - 42%
Fried shrimp - 41%

Chicken Wing Recipes You Have To Try!

Here are some tasty recipes you have to try next time to make a batch of wings at home:

Classic Buffalo Wings

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
• 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season wings with salt and pepper, then bake on a lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
3. In a bowl, combine hot sauce, melted butter, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Toss baked wings in sauce until coated evenly.
5. Serve hot with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Garlic Parmesan Wings

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then bake on a lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
5. Toss baked wings in the garlic Parmesan sauce until coated.
6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Teriyaki Wings

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Bake wings on a lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
3. In a saucepan, combine teriyaki sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
4. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Toss baked wings in teriyaki sauce until well coated.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

These recipes should add some flavor variety to your article about chicken wings! Enjoy!