The chicken wings used for Buffalo wings are usually segmented into three parts with the end section of the wing, called the flapper or pointer, being discarded. Typically, the wings are deep-fried in oil until they are well browned. Alternatively, they may be baked, grilled, or broiled.
Sauce
Cayenne pepper, hot sauce and melted butter or margarine are the base of the Buffalo wing sauce, which may be made mild, medium, or hot. The cooked chicken wings are placed in a bowl or pot and shaken to coat the wings completely covering them in sauce before serving.
Service
Buffalo wings are usually served with small sticks of celery and blue cheese dipping sauce or ranch dressing along with sliced carrots or whole baby carrots are often served with buffalo wings rather than the usual sides.
Origin
Allegedly, Buffalo wings were first served at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, by Teressa Bellissimo, who owned the bar with husband Frank in 1964. At the time chicken wings were inexpensive and undesirable, primarily being used for stock or soup.
There are several different claims about the invention of Buffalo wings. The claim is that we like the best is that upon the unannounced, late-night arrival of their son, Dominic, with several of his friends from college, Teressa needed a fast and easy snack to present to her guests. She came up with the idea of deep frying chicken wings and tossing them in cayenne hot sauce. Marketing materials for Frank's Red Hot Sauce claim that it was the hot sauce used in the Bellissimos' original recipe.
Grande Pizza serves hot wings using Frank's Red Hot Sauce flavored with some of Steve's secret ingredients. You can have them delivered with your pizza by calling 623-566-5930.
