There’s something about oversized chicken—whether it’s breast, wings, or drumsticks—that just doesn’t sit right with some people.
When chicken suddenly looks way bigger than what we’re used to, it just feels off. People tend to feel queasy about it. as it brings up the thought of factory farming, growth boosters, or questionable processing practices.
So it’s no wonder this Sam’s Club shopper was turned off by the frozen chicken she just picked up.
Shopper Calls Out Sam’s Club Wings
In a trending video with more than 17,000 views, content creator Michelle (@sea__chelle) shared why she was disappointed with her recent Sam’s Club run.
“This video is for Sam’s Club and Sam’s Club only,” Michelle said.
In her video, she explains that she frequently buys Member’s Mark party wings, and they’re usually a “nice small little party wing.” But her most recent purchase looked very different.
“Exhibit A. What is this? Am I tripping, or, like, what?” Michelle asked, showing the new wings, which were about triple the size of the usual ones. They clearly did not come from the same batch of birds.
“I mean, they probably look small on camera, but they’re, like, huge. They were not this big last time I bought these. Like, what is this?”
Smaller Wings, Bigger Flavor?
Wing enthusiasts find that bigger isn’t always better. While many restaurants advertise jumbo wings as a way to get more value, large wings often end up rubbery and flavorless, relying solely on sauce for taste, said Bell & Evans owner Scott Sechler.
“Smaller wings cook up nicely, the skin gets crisp and the meat is tender, juicy and full of flavor,” Sechler said.
While he’s definitely biased given that he owns a chicken company, he points out that Bell & Evans’ wings average just 5.6 pounds at live weight and are 100% air-chilled, locking in natural flavor.
“They may be smaller, but they’re more enjoyable to eat,” he said.
Sechler added that large wings often come from fast-growing commodity chickens that can develop skeletal and muscular issues. Less active birds produce tougher meat, and water-chill processing during harvest can dilute natural juices, leaving wings bland.
What Are The Best Frozen Wings?
Buffalo native and wing expert Jess Kelly recently tested seven frozen chicken wing brands to find the best options for home cooks. Kelly, who has judged the National Wing Festival and written extensively on food, evaluated wings for crispiness, flavor, and texture.
Her top pick from blog Eat This, Not That was Perdue Air Fryer Ready Roasted Crispy Wings. Cooked in an air fryer, the wings came out piping hot with a satisfying crunch and juicy meat. Kelly noted that the wings are versatile, allowing diners to add sauce after cooking.
Other strong contenders included Tyson Restaurant Style Crispy Rotisserie Seasoned Wings, praised for their crispiness and fast cooking time, and Perdue Chicken Wings, which delivered good texture when cooked carefully on a skillet.
Not all wings fared well. TGI Fridays Buffalo Style Wings were criticized for an artificial smell and mushy texture, while Tyson Buffalo Wings were underwhelming in seasoning and slightly freezer-burned.
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Commenters React
“Huge wings scare me, I lose my appetite immediately,” a top comment read.
“Immediately not… they done shot that ‘chicken’ up to hell,” a person said.
“That’s EXACTLY why I stopped buying wings in a bag. It’s concerning and alarming,” another wrote.
BroBible reached out to both Michelle and Sam’s Club for comment.