The directions call for refrigerating the bird before roasting to achieve a crisp skin, why does this work? A recipe for baked chicken wings I f...

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...avor also calls for the refrigeration period, I can attest to it working as promised, but I am baffled as to why

emmaj · Answer

This was on madhungry. it will remove moisture from skin &amp;amp; make it crispy when cooked. she has a video showing this..

Sam1148 · Answer

The 'fridge is dry low humidity environment and helps remove moisture from the skin, so do the chill in the 'fridge uncovered.