But the United States Department of Agriculture's food safety group has some tips to keep the food safe throughout the big game.
For homemade chicken wings:
- Oil should be at 375 degrees before starting to fry.
- Pat the wings dry to avoid splatter.
- Don't overcrowd the wings in the basket or you'll risk undercooking.
- Take the wing's temperature. Put on a clean plate on a layer of paper towels, and use a clean food thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees.
- If they're not at the correct temperature, submerge in hot oil again.
For a buffet:
- Keep hot, cold food separated.
- Hot foods need a heat source and keep it at 140 degrees or warmer.
- Cold foods need ice and should be at or below 40 degrees.
- Perishable foods out longer than 2 hours should be thrown away and replaced with fresh items.
For kitchen cleanup:
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
- Don't reuse paper towels.
- Wash kitchen towels frequently to kill bacteria using the hot cycle of your washer.
Credit: USDA FoodSafety/Flickr
Credit: USDA FoodSafety/Flickr
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