Things You'll Need
chicken wings
paper towels
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Chicken wings are a great way to spice up a summer barbecue. Wings are a favorite of adults and children alike as everyone looks forward to the chicken wings when they come to a barbecue. Chicken wings have to be cleaned properly and thoroughly, but once the cleaning is done it will all be worth it to see a house full of happy faces.
Step 1
Let cool water run from the faucet. Take each wing, one at a time, and rinse it under the water to clean the surface.
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Step 2
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Check the chicken wing for feathers or anything else that needs to come off. Pluck the feathers and clean the chicken with your fingers while still under the faucet.
Step 3
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Remove the wing from the water and shake it off, drying it as best as possible with a paper towel. Then start with the next wing under the water.
Tip
Follow up a thorough cleaning with a great chicken wing recipe.
Warning
Everything that the raw chicken might come in contact with must be cleaned to prevent bacteria from spreading.
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