Rinse the chicken wings under cold running water if desired
Pat the wings dry with paper towels
Trim off any excess skin or fat
Remove any visible feathers with clean tweezers or kitchen pliers
Cut off the wing tips if needed
Separate the wing sections at the joints if desired
Check for any remaining debris or bone fragments
Wash hands, cutting board, knife, and surfaces with hot soapy water
Refrigerate the cleaned wings until ready to cook