The Messy Dish Ree Drummond Seriously Hates Making - Tasting Table

"First of all, it takes so many rounds of wings to accumulate enough to actually put them on a platter and serve them. So basically, I'm just frying chicken for hours, you know, weeks it seems. And to me, the smell of fried chicken, or the smell of frying chicken permeates like nothing else."

"Most guides suggest aiming for about one pound of meat per person, which can equate to at least 10 to 12 average size wings. If the wings are smaller, you might need up to 15 per person."

"There are some tricks that might help, like ventilating the kitchen, cleaning up quickly, creating a vinegar solution to soak up the odor, or cooking the wings in the oven, but there are just some occasions where you simply can't tolerate it."

Ree Drummond avoids making saucy Buffalo wings because preparing enough wings requires many rounds and long frying sessions that can take hours. The smell of frying chicken permeates the house and becomes intolerable. Hosts should plan on about one pound of meat per person, equating to 10 to 12 average wings, and up to 15 for smaller wings, with weight shrinking during cooking. Ventilating the kitchen, cleaning up quickly, using a vinegar solution to absorb odors, or baking wings in the oven can reduce the smell. The smell intensified for Drummond during pregnancy, creating a lasting aversion.

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