Buffalo wings are the ultimate finger food, perfect for game day or a casual get-together. These fiery morsels, doused in Frank’s buffalo sauce, boast the perfect balance of heat and tang. The wings, once fried to a satisfying crisp, become the ideal vehicle for the sauce—a blend that’s earned its place in the pantheon of American flavors. Eating them is a messy, visceral experience that somehow brings people together, united in the pursuit of that next spicy, savory bite. Accompanied by the cooling reprieve of blue cheese dressing and the crisp crunch of celery, buffalo wings are not just food; they’re an experience, a ritual that’s become synonymous with good times and good company.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup Frank’s buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Blue cheese dressing (for serving)
- Celery sticks (for serving)
Instructions:
- Pat wings dry with paper towels.
- Mix flour, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Toss wings in flour mixture.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry wings for 10 minutes until crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Toss wings in Frank’s buffalo sauce.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery.
The aftermath is sticky fingers, satisfied smiles, and the inevitable reach for just one more wing. Buffalo wings are more than just a dish—they’re a cultural phenomenon, a staple at bars and parties across the country.
Buffalo wings originated in Buffalo, New York, at the Anchor Bar in 1964. Legend has it that Teressa Bellissimo, co-owner of the bar, concocted the dish from leftover wings, Frank’s RedHot sauce, and butter. The wings were an instant hit, and the rest is history. Today, they’re synonymous with American cuisine, a spicy symbol of culinary ingenuity.