On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:56:34 GMT, notbob wrote:

> On 2009-09-14, Omelet > wrote:
>> In article >,
>> "George Leppla" > wrote:
>
>>> less and have to pay $1.57+++ for wings. I like them but I always get the
>>> feeling that I'm getting ripped off when I buy them. So I don't have them
>>> very often.
>>
>> Ditto here. I can get drumsticks all the time now for $.99.
>> I generally buy them instead.
>
> Which amazes me. We all know chicken wings are so expensive due to
> their insane popularity. Bars and restaruants buy 'em by the ship
> load. So, why don't they change to Buffalo Legs? Not that much
> difference in the actual meat. Less overhead so more profit, you
> would think. Is it because wings deep fry quicker, therefore allowing
> faster prep/turnover?

i still think it's the skin/meat ratio that makes it. depending on the
preparation, more area for the marinade to flavor, or the coating to adhere
to...

your pal,
blake