How many calories are in a chicken wing?

A single chicken wing with skin (34g) has 69 calories, or 43 calories without skin (29g). Wings are small but calorie-dense per gram because of the high skin-to-meat ratio.

How many calories in buffalo wings?

About 80-100 cal per buffalo wing (fried + sauce). A plate of 12 buffalo wings is roughly 960-1200 calories. Baked wings with buffalo sauce: about 75 cal each.

Are chicken wings unhealthy?

Plain baked wings are a solid protein source (27g/100g). The problem is preparation—frying and sugary sauces add 50-150% more calories. Bake them and use hot sauce instead of sweet glazes.

How many wings is a serving?

A standard restaurant serving is 6-10 wings (414-690 cal with skin). For a meal, 6 wings (414 cal) with vegetables is reasonable. The bones make them feel like more food than they are.

Boneless vs bone-in wings: which is healthier?

Boneless "wings" are breaded chicken breast pieces—often 50-80 more calories each due to breading and frying. Bone-in wings actually have fewer calories per piece.

How much protein is in chicken wings?

27g per 100g cooked (with skin). Per individual wing, about 9g protein. You'd need 6 wings (54g protein) to match the protein in one chicken breast. Not the most efficient protein source.

What's the healthiest way to make wings?

Bake at 425°F on a rack for crispy skin without frying. Air-frying also works well. Use dry rubs or hot sauce instead of sugary glazes. This cuts calories by 30-40% vs deep frying.

Chicken wings vs drumsticks: which has fewer calories?

Per 100g, drumsticks are leaner (172 vs 203 cal). But per piece, wings are smaller (69 cal vs 124 cal). For total protein-to-calorie efficiency, drumsticks win.