How to remove whole wings by stretching the joint and slicing through
Tension the wing to expose the joint, then slice straight through to remove it cleanly.
Stretch the wing tight to make the joint line obvious, then cut straight through at the joint. Save wings for another use (freeze, snacks, etc.).
The short version
- Stretching the wing helps you find the joint.
- Cut through the joint, not through bone.
What you need
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
How to do it
- 1
Stretch the wing nice and tight to expose the joint line.
Tension makes the joint easier to cut through cleanly.
Watch this step - 2
Slice straight through the wing joint to remove the wing.
Aim for the joint space rather than sawing through bone.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Sawing through wing bones
Stretch the wing to locate the joint, then slice through the joint space.
Why it works
Putting the joint under tension helps you hit the joint space instead of crushing bone.
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