Melinda’s Settles the Great Chicken Wing Debate Drums vs. Flats
Since the invention of Buffalo Sauce in the 1960s, chicken wings have taken off as a cornerstone of American cuisine. According to the National Chicken Council, Americans eat an average of 1.45 billion chicken wings during the Superbowl alone (National Chicken Council 2024). But, aside from Game Day and National Chicken Wing Day (July 29), wing night has become a beloved American tradition year-round.
At the heart of this culinary tradition lies “the great debate” over chicken wings – it has long been a sizzling topic among food lovers: are you a drum or a flat fan? Flats, with their higher skin-to-meat ratio, offer crispy skin and intense flavor in every bite. Drums, on the other hand, are leaner with fewer calories and less saturated fat, thanks to their meatier composition. Despite both being referred to as "chicken wings," they've stirred up quite a controversy in the wing-loving community.
While National Chicken Wing Day is celebrated on July 29, Melinda’s, a family-owned brand and pioneer in craft pepper sauces has declared the entire month of July as Wing Month to honor this tasty tradition. They have kicked it off with the ultimate showdown: Drums vs. Flats. Fans are invited to join the debate on social media using #MelindasWingMonth and vote in “The Great Debate” on Melindas.com/DrumsvsFlats.
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