Hot wings facts for kids
Hot wings are super tasty pieces of chicken! They are usually fried until crispy and then tossed in a special sauce. This sauce can be mild, a little spicy, or even super hot!
These yummy wings are often called buffalo wings. That's because they were first made in a city called Buffalo, New York, in the United States.
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The Story of Buffalo Wings
Where Did They Come From?
Hot wings, or buffalo wings, have a fun origin story! They were first made in 1964 at a restaurant called the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. A woman named Teressa Bellissimo is often given credit for inventing them.
One night, her son and his friends showed up at the restaurant late and were hungry. Teressa needed a quick snack to make for them. She took some chicken wings, which were usually used for soup, and fried them. Then, she tossed them in a spicy sauce.
How They Became Famous
The spicy chicken wings were a huge hit right away! People loved how simple, yet delicious, they were. Soon, other restaurants in Buffalo started making their own versions.
Over time, buffalo wings became popular all across the United States and even in other countries. They are now a favorite snack or meal, especially for watching sports or at parties.
Making Delicious Hot Wings
The Chicken Parts
Hot wings are made from the wing part of a chicken. A whole chicken wing has three parts: the drumette, the flat, and the wingtip. For hot wings, the wingtip is usually removed. The drumette looks like a tiny drumstick, and the flat has two small bones.
The Secret Sauce
After the chicken wings are cooked, they are coated in sauce. The classic buffalo sauce is made from a mix of melted butter and a special hot sauce, usually Frank's RedHot. Sometimes, a little vinegar or other spices are added to make the flavor just right.
Serving Them Up
Hot wings are often served with cool, creamy dips like blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing. To help balance the spicy flavor, fresh celery sticks or carrot sticks are also usually served alongside the wings. It's a perfect combination of hot, cool, and crunchy!
Different Kinds of Hot Wings
How Hot Can They Get?
The best part about hot wings is that you can choose how spicy you want them! Restaurants usually offer different levels of heat. You can find mild wings that are just a little tangy, medium wings with a bit of a kick, or super hot wings that will make your mouth tingle!
Other Tasty Flavors
While the classic buffalo sauce is very popular, there are many other flavors of wings too! Some places offer barbecue sauce wings, honey mustard wings, or even sweet and sour wings. There's a flavor for almost everyone, no matter if you like spicy food or not.
Images for kids
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Hot chicken wings restaurant Siipiweikot in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki, near the University of Helsinki metro station in March 2021.
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A cook preparing Buffalo wings
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Buffalo wings with garlic dip and celery, along with a glass of Coca-Cola.
See also
In Spanish: Buffalo wings para niños
