Savor Savor Classics: Chicken Wings
Feb 6, 2026
Ramsey Yount, a food enthusiast and podcast producer, chats about the rise of chicken wings from Buffalo origins to global variations. He explores Super Bowl wing mania, drums vs flats debates, Atlanta’s lemon-pepper culture, and wing science like double-fry and baking tricks. Short, tasty stories about stunt wings, luxury versions, and wings as community food.
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Wing Festival Overindulgence
- Ramsey and Anney attended a wing festival where Anney counted she ate 28 wings.
- Anney lamented she never found the ice cream at the event, calling it a great tragedy.
What Americans Mean By Chicken Wings
- American-style chicken wings are typically split into flats and drums, deep-fried, and sauced for a crispy exterior and tender interior.
- Common sauces include buffalo (butter + hot sauce), barbecue, lemon pepper, and Korean-style glazes.
Dry-Brine Wings For Better Flavor
- Dry-brine wings with salt and spices and let them sit a day to improve flavor and texture before cooking.
- Then roast or fry and toss with your preferred sauce for better seasoned meat.