Chicken wings may seem like humble bar food, but there’s actually a technical reason why they make the perfect snack. In addition to being bite-sized and hand-held, more than any other part of the bird, the wing has the closest skin-to-meat ratio, which, when fried, makes for the perfect balance of crispy and juicy.
Many restaurants in Houston take that textural combo a step forward, with the addition of sauces, seasoning, and sides that reflect the city’s truly multicultural makeup. With soul food classics, wings flavored with herbs straight from the garden or tossed in fish sauce or barbecue sauce — this map has wings that are spicy, sweet, and everything in-between.
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