How Do I Drain the Blood Out of Chicken Wings Before I Cook Them?

People often prefer to prepare their own chicken wings at home instead of purchasing them cooked. However, fresh chicken wings purchased form the store may contain blood or other liquids in the packaging. The blood makes the chicken look unattractive and it can interfere with seasoning the chicken wings. Draining the blood from the chicken wings and rinsing them properly helps to improve the flavor and appearance of the wings. The following steps will demonstrate how to properly drain blood out of chicken wings.

Things You'll Need

Colander
Paper towels

Knife

Instructions

Place the chicken wings into a colander. Place the colander in the kitchen sink.
Run cold water over the chicken wings. Move the chicken wings around with your hands to allow the water to rinse away the excess blood.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove the excess moisture. Cut the chicken wings at the joint where they connect and remove the wing tips if you desire.
Prepare the chicken wings according to your recipe.

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