buffalo wing

Cayenne-sauced poultry piece

A buffalo wing is a deep-fried chicken wing coated in a spicy cayenne-based hot sauce, typically served with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

The dish originated in Buffalo, New York, and is a staple of American bar food and sports viewing: We ordered buffalo wings for the game.

heat

spicy

Having strong heat

fiery · burn · hot sauce · Tabasco · pungent · sriracha · habanero · vinegary · tangy

occasion

Super Bowl

Pro football championship

pub · party · March Madness · football · casual dining · happy hour · bar food · watch party

accompaniments

blue cheese

Veined, tangy cultured dairy

dipping sauce · napkins · wet wipes · beer · pitcher

preparation

deep-fried

Cooked submerged in fat

cayenne · vinegar · crispy · breaded · baked · air-fried · grilled · marinated · coated

experience

messy

Lacking order or neatness

cravings · indulgent · addictive · juicy · crispy · tender

origin

New York

Northeastern metropolis and state

regional · iconic

flavors

hot

Having much warmth

garlic parmesan · honey mustard · teriyaki · lemon pepper · dry rub · Korean · mango habanero

anatomy

drumette

Chicken wing's upper segment

  • flatLacking vertical variation
  • wingetteWing's flat section
  • tipEnd or gratuity

joint · cartilage · bone · skin · meat

Categories
Opposites
spiciness/heat level

buffalo wingbland

Lacking distinctive qualities

mild · mild sauce · unspiced · cool · refreshing

food format/structure

buffalo wingboneless wings

Breaded poultry pieces, sauced

chicken breast · chicken nuggets · chicken tender · popcorn chicken · chicken tenders

cuisine/flavor profile

buffalo winghealth food

Nutrient-dense dietary choices

clean eating

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G