what temp should chicken wings be

Chicken wings should be cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) according to the USDA. However, for the best taste and texture, chicken wings should be cooked to an internal temperature between 175°F (79°C) and 200°F (93°C) . Chicken wings are dark meat, which is richer in connective tissue that needs to dissolve into gelatin to be palatable, and that doesn’t happen until around 175°F (79°C) . Chicken wings have a lot of fat underneath the skin, which needs to be cooked longer to render out. If you eat your chicken wings once the temperature is 165°F (74°C), they will be rubbery and unappetizing. Therefore, it is important to use a fast and accurate thermometer, like the Thermapen®, to take the guesswork out of cooking and ensure proper doneness for each wing.