A pound of chicken wings typically contains about 4 to 5 whole raw wings, with each wing averaging around 3.5 ounces before cooking
. This number can vary depending on the size of the wings; smaller wings mean more per pound, while larger wings mean fewer
. When wings are separated into parts (drumettes and flats), you can expect about 8 to 10 pieces per pound
. Breaded wings tend to be fewer per pound due to the added weight of breading, averaging about 4 whole breaded wings or 6-8 breaded wing pieces per pound
. After cooking, wings lose roughly 25% of their weight, so the count per pound of cooked wings may be slightly higher, often around 7 to 10 pieces per pound depending on how they are prepared
. In summary:
- Whole raw wings: about 4-5 wings per pound
- Raw separated wing parts (drumettes + flats): about 8-10 pieces per pound
- Breaded wings: about 4 whole or 6-8 pieces per pound
- Cooked wings: slightly more pieces per pound due to weight loss in cooking
This information helps when planning quantities for meals or parties to ensure enough wings for guests without overbuying
