🍗 Buffalo Wing
A Buffalo wing is a deep-fried, unbreaded chicken wing coated in a spicy, buttery hot sauce. It was first created in Buffalo in 1964 at the famous Anchor Bar.
🔥 What Makes It a “Buffalo” Wing?
- Unbreaded chicken wings
- Deep-fried until crispy
- Tossed in a sauce made from:
- Cayenne pepper hot sauce (traditionally Frank’s RedHot)
- Melted butter
- Served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing
🌶 Flavor Profile
- Spicy
- Tangy
- Buttery
- Savory
🍽 How It’s Usually Served
- As an appetizer or bar food
- With ranch or blue cheese dip
- In heat levels: mild, medium, hot, extra hot
If you’d like, I can give you the original traditional recipe, air fryer version, or explain the difference between Buffalo wings and other hot wings.