They are called "Buffalo wings" because this style of chicken wings was first made and served in Buffalo, New York. The original recipe was invented in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo by Teressa Bellissimo. She deep fried chicken wings, coated them in a cayenne pepper hot sauce mixed with melted butter, and served them with celery and blue cheese dressing. The name "Buffalo wings" comes from the city of origin, Buffalo, New York, and not from the animal buffalo itself. The dish quickly gained popularity and the name stuck to this style of spicy chicken wings.
