Wings were always on my party menu, or "keep the hungry boys placated" go-to list - especially when I had a dedicated poultry guy down the road. He sold in 5 - 10 pound bags at great price. He'd have hacked off the tips and would give them for free to regulars. I used in stock. My personal preference is the flat - such sweet meat, but Americans in my experience prefer the "drumettes". I baked them on sheet pans after coating with whatever I concocted from the condiment selection. Often soy sauce, BBQ sauce, mustard, garlic powder. I did not go too spicy as wanted to please the majority. A no-brainer party food especially when I finally "discovered" parchment paper.
I never had the fried Buffalo Wings w/ Frank's hot sauce until a neighbor fried some up at a gathering. Not my favorite. Between the hot sauce and the blue cheese dip - "where's the chicken taste?".
I'll refer back to see what everyone comes up with once I really get my kitchen back. The Cook-Offs are a great reference and jumping off point.
