I’m at the point I prefer my own wings over restaurants

[u/Moist_Fee5949]

Excluding maybe 2 places

[u/ImaRaginCajun]

I'm at the point where I prefer wings.

[u/General-Carob-6087]

Usually a better option. Especially if the restaurants are chains.

[u/xjsjxigskdnfn → u/General-Carob-6087]

I dunno when I’m in USA I love yard house wings

[u/Federal_Pickles → u/General-Carob-6087]

A lot of the flats I’ve been getting lately have broken bones in them, which kinda ruins the experience. Even some of the drums too.

I’ve noticed it mostly since moving to California, but I can’t imagine it’s a “well wings are just broken in California” thing.

[u/young2994 → u/Federal_Pickles]

"TAKE...THESE BROKEN WIINGS"🎵

[u/General-Carob-6087 → u/young2994]

Ha

[u/glen_ko_ko → u/young2994]

and learn to fry?

[u/Ronw1993]

I long for the day when I can say this. My wings are either to die for or average at best. I really struggle with consistency

[u/buffrants → u/Ronw1993]

Baking powder and an air fryer, you’ll never go back

[u/A37foxtrot → u/buffrants]

Smoker and then everything you said

[u/Dannypalfy → u/buffrants]

Potato starch or rice flour are great as well🤙🏼

[u/kwali87]

I also prefer your wings over restaurants

[u/InYourBackend]

Do you just snap the joint instead of cutting them apart?

I also like my wings better than most places. You can’t beat smoked and then air fried. With a rub on them they don’t even need sauce.

[u/user182190210 → u/InYourBackend]

If you cook them the wing snaps basically with no effort. For when you’re feeling lazy lol.

[u/InYourBackend → u/user182190210]

I’ve never thought about it that way. Maybe I could separate them after the cook lol

[u/Accurate_Tension_502]

Whats your recipe?

[u/wp2jupsle → u/Accurate_Tension_502]

OP! whats ur recipe??

[u/Scared-Pie4615]

Me too.

[u/Dakizo]

This is my problem with learning how to cook the things I love well, going to restaurants has lost 95% of its luster 😂

[u/ElbowDeepInElmo]

Just the wings alone would cost like $16 at a restaurant.

[u/SpartanDoubleZero]

I’m the same way. I usually smoke my wings then air fry em to finish the cook. Spin em in a home made sauce and ditch the shirt so it’s less stain removal. I’ll get wings from roosters when ever I’m in central Ohio and indulge in the breaded wings and if I ever end up in Buffalo it’ll be a tour after consulting this sub for who’s making the best wings.

[u/ZeroVonZero → u/SpartanDoubleZero]

How long do you air fry them for? I always have trouble with this part and can never get them crispy

[u/whatfingwhat]

I’m with you but when I get to Buffalo that’s right out the window

[u/Classic-Exchange-511]

Same. I don't mean to toot my own horn but I probably make the greatest wing sauce ever conceived. The trick is to add Frank's AND butter /s but for real there is no incentive for me to buy overpriced wings anymore now that I own an air fryer. Its quicker cheaper and tastes better

[u/slowhandmo]

Me too, i think they're just as good. I don't even do anything fancy. My recipe is super simple. These taste just as good to me as most places ive had and are healthier than fried in oil.

Pat them dry, put them on a wire rack in my air fryer for 35-40 mins at 390 F. Flip halfway through. Pour an inch or so of Franks Buffalo wing sauce in a bowl. After they're done put each wing individually in the bowl flip/turn it so the sauce covers completely. Place them on a plate. For blue cheese i use Wishbone. I've tried a few others and i prefer Wishbone for basic store bought.

Sometimes i'll do fries as well at the same time in the air fryer to go with them. Those go in when it's time to flip the wings halfway through.

[u/SortofChef]

I’m getting there. Yours look amazing

[u/CoverCommercial3576]

Where in buffalo do you live?

[u/Brap_Zanigan]

Local grocery store has the fancy Red Bird wings for 3.99 a pound. Makes for excellent wings. Have almost 2lbs drying out in the fridge.

[u/armex88]

I’m the same with bbq. With the downgrade of quality and the increase in price unless it’s a top notch restaurant just do it at home. Honestly I make my own pasta now too

[u/CancelUnhappy9156]

How i wish i can make this good too..

[u/Kavorca9707]

That's when you realize you are no longer a wing slave. It's empowering.

[u/TickingTheMoments]

That’s a point to aspire to be.  

[u/Big-Proposal4129]

No tip love found, but these girls are beautiful.

[u/thezaxattack12]

Great job!

[u/Gs4life-]

Great

[u/lovelybug0566]

Same. Which is why i will start a chicken wing food truck business with my family in the future

[u/Certain-Rent-7340]

looks tasty yum

[u/A_Lone_Macaron]

Living in Buffalo it’s a bit of a stretch for me, but I will agree when I want wings it’s a lot easier to reach for the air fryer and hot sauce when it’ll cost me 60% less to enjoy the same amount of wings.

[u/TikaPants]

I broke down full wing portions this morning. I like the tips for stock and then I freeze the drums and flats. Quick thaw, baking powder and dry rub. I chargrill them too if I fire up the grill.

I will say that breaking down those joints is so annoying. Another commenter said to cook and break down afterwards. I’ll try that next time. Breaking down chicken is something I do often including deboning thighs or whole chickens. Last time I made thighs I cooked bone in and deboned after cooked which was way easier but never thought about it for wings.

[u/clemjones88]

Seriously air fryer drumsticks slathered in buffalo is my go to meal. Way cheaper too.

[u/UnionCrafty3748]

Are those almonds?

[u/NotSoSerius → u/UnionCrafty3748]

I was thinking garlic?

[u/Acceptable_Donut3082]

May I have a plate. I have a homemade Sriracha Buffalo sauce I trade you for

[u/AuthorityAuthor]

100% agree

[u/defgufman]

Strangest looking tator tots I've ever seen. Your wings look great.

[u/R_A_H]

Same, my friend and it's a good place to be.

[u/Every-Cook5084]

Same here. I also make my own homemade blue cheese dip that rocks.

[u/BubblyAd2159]

17.99 for that plate anywhere besides home will do that to ya. Plus, they look better than most "wing" places.

Bravo!!

[u/LeecherKiDD]

Nothing beats home cooked meals,get used to it