🍗 Buffalo Wing
A Buffalo wing is a deep-fried chicken wing coated in a spicy, tangy sauce made primarily from hot sauce and butter. It’s one of the most iconic American bar foods.
📍 Origin
Buffalo wings were first created in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo.
They were invented by Teressa Bellissimo, who served them with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing — a pairing that remains traditional.
🔥 What Makes It “Buffalo”?
The classic Buffalo sauce is a mix of:
- Cayenne pepper hot sauce (traditionally Frank’s RedHot)
- Melted butter
- Sometimes vinegar or Worcestershire sauce
The butter tempers the heat, giving the sauce its signature smooth, tangy flavor.
🍽️ How They’re Served
- Traditionally unbreaded and deep-fried
- Tossed in sauce after frying
- Served with:
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Blue cheese dressing (classic) or ranch
🌶️ Variations
- Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot
- Boneless wings (actually chicken breast pieces)
- Grilled or baked versions
- Dry-rub Buffalo seasoning
- Fusion versions (Buffalo cauliflower, Buffalo shrimp)
🎉 Cultural Impact
Buffalo wings are especially popular during:
- Super Bowl
- Game days and sports events
- Bar and pub gatherings
The city of Buffalo even hosts an annual National Buffalo Wing Festival.
If you’d like, I can also give you an authentic Buffalo wing recipe or explain the difference between Buffalo wings and regular hot wings.
