How To Cut Turkey Wings

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Learn How To Cut Turkey Wings into segments at home using this step-by-step tutorial.

Cook Time5

Total Time5

Course: Meat

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: turkey wing

Dry the wings: Place a turkey wing on the cutting board and pat it dry on all sides using paper towels. Position it so that the skin connecting the drumette and wingette is flat against the cutting board.
Cut the skin: Gently cut the skin flap up to the joint so that you can have better control as you “break” the joint.
“Crack” the joint: Locate the joint between the wingette and the drumette using your index finger. Try to feel the natural separation between the bones. Hold the wingette in one hand and the wing tip in the other and carefully pull them apart to expose the joint.
Separate the wingette from the drumette: Position your knife over the exposed joint and apply pressure. You would have to adjust as needed to cut through, navigating your way between the bone and the soft tissue.
Remove the wing tip: Locate the joint connecting the wing tip and wingette. If you can, cut through it. If it is tight, manually break the joint holding each piece with one hand and crack the joint. You may have to go back and forth with the knife to achieve a clean cut.

Thaw first: If using frozen turkey wings, be sure to thaw them before cutting. Not only does it make the process safer, but it also ensures cleaner and more precise cuts.
Proper storage: If you are not using the wings immediately, store them in an airtight container or a ziplock bag in the fridge or freeze them right away to ensure freshness and prevent the potential spread of bacteria.
Need a delicious recipe to use your wings? Be sure to try our Baked Turkey Wings recipe.

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