Buffalo wing: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	chicken wing • wings • hot wing

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Plate of Buffalo wings coated in bright orange spicy sauce, served with celery sticks and a side of blue cheese dipping sauce.

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Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).

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