Flats = Wingettes
Drums = Drumettes
Wingettes or “Flats”
The flat contains the radius and ulna bones. These run the length of the flat.
The muscles that comprise the forearm then lay flat along the bones.
People who like flats more will cite the overall “eating experience” as their reasoning.
The meat is more cleanly eaten, there is less tendons and cartilage which results in a tender mouth feel, and they can be easily dipped.
When wings are trimmed, most of the cartilage is left in the drum and wingtips.
The Drumette or “Drum”
The drumette is called the “drum” because it looks like a smaller version of the drumstick – which is part of the leg.
The drumstick has a thicker end that tapers to a thin end; The drumette looks the same way.
People who like drums will also cite the eating experience as their reasoning; The drum is more “fun” to eat.
It contains more meat as well as cartilage – which means you’re gnawing on the bone more.
