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Five From the Farmer’s Kitchen: Chicken Wings

Chicken wings spend most of the year barely remembered. Even here, I often forget to cook them unless we are having a celebration of some sort.  But they are always a crowd pleaser, nutrient dense due to the connective tissue and the most budget-friendly friendly cut  

Then February rolls around… and suddenly they’re the MVP.Super Bowl Sunday is the single biggest wing-eating day in America. Americans eat over 1.4 billion chicken wings that day alone — enough to circle the Earth more than three times if laid end to end. Wild.

So, whether you’re feeding a house full of fans or just watching for the commercials, wings deserve their moment. And now is a great time to stock upHere are five wing ideas from our kitchen to yours 

1️⃣ Classic Crispy Oven Wings (Game-Day Staple)

Fast & EasyPat wings dry, toss with salt, baking powder (key for crisp skin), and a little oil.
Roast at 425°F for 40–45 minutes, flipping once.Finish with your favorite wing sauce.

2️⃣ Smoked Wings (Low & Slow Crowd-Pleaser)

Slow CookSmoke at 250°F for about 90 minutes, then crank the heat to crisp.➡️ Toss in a dry rub before smoking.
➡️ Perfect for folks who want wings without sticky fingers during the game.

3️⃣ Sticky Sesame Wings

A Little Fancy (but still finger food)Make a sauce with

• ¼ cup honey  
• 1 ½ tablespoons coconut amnios 
• 1 teaspoon unseasoned, organic rice vinegar (apple cider vinegar will work too)
• 3/4 teaspoon pink or sea salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon peeled and minced ginger

Simmer for about 10 minutes until it reduces by 1/2.  add 

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Pour over cooked wings and toss with 

• scallions and sesame seeds for serving

➡️ These disappear fast — consider doubling the batch.

4️⃣ Crispy Wing “Burnt Ends”

Make-Ahead FavoriteRoast wings until crispy, cool completely, then reheat at 400°F for 10–15 minutes right before serving.➡️ Perfect if kickoff timing is unpredictable
➡️ Bonus: reheated wings often get even crispier

5️⃣ Wing Bone Broth (The Unsung Hero)

Beyond Game DaySave the tips and leftover bones. Simmer with onion, garlic,  apple cider vinegar, and salt for a rich, gelatin-packed broth.➡️ Wings are loaded with connective tissue — amazing for broth
➡️ Turn Super Bowl leftovers into a nourishing recovery broth 

🏈 Wing Facts Worth Sharing at the Party

• Americans eat more wings on Super Bowl Sunday than on any other day of the year.
• Flats vs. drumettes is still one of the most heated food debates in sports.
• Buffalo wings didn’t become popular until the 1960s — now they’re a national ritual.

From the Farmer’s Kitchen

Wings may be game-day food now, but they’re also one of the most nutrient-dense, affordable cuts on the bird — especially when raised on pasture.

That’s this week's Five from the Farmers Kitchen,

Aila

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