The History of Hot Wings: From Deviled Bones to Modern Buffalo Wings

🍗Hot wings have a long history, dating back to the 19th century, when they were known as deviled bones.

🌶️The spice of hot wings comes from ingredients like cayenne pepper and mustard, which add a fiery kick to the dish.

🍄Mushroom ketchup was a popular ingredient in deviled bones and adds a unique umami flavor to the dish.

🔥The modern buffalo wing, with its tangy hot sauce, was popularized by the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, in 1964.

👑John Young, the owner of Wings and Things, is known as the 'King of Wings' and played a significant role in popularizing hot wings in Buffalo.

What are deviled bones?

—Deviled bones were the 19th century equivalent of hot wings, made from leftover bones with extra meat, coated in a mixture of mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, and other spices.

What makes hot wings spicy?

—Hot wings get their spice from ingredients like cayenne pepper, which adds heat and flavor to the dish.

What is mushroom ketchup?

—Mushroom ketchup is a sauce made from mushrooms, vinegar, and spices. It adds a complex umami flavor to hot wings.

Who popularized the buffalo wing?

—The Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, is credited with popularizing the buffalo wing as it is known today with its tangy hot sauce.

Who is the 'King of Wings'?

—John Young, the owner of Wings and Things in Buffalo, New York, is known as the 'King of Wings' for his role in popularizing hot wings in the city.

00:21Hot wings have a long history, dating back to the 19th century when they were known as deviled bones.

03:14Deviled bones were made by coating leftover bones with a mixture of mustard, salt, cayenne pepper, and other spices.

10:45The Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, is credited with popularizing the modern buffalo wing with its tangy hot sauce.

12:12John Young, the owner of Wings and Things, is known as the 'King of Wings' for his role in popularizing hot wings in Buffalo.

17:18Deviled bones are the hot wings of the 19th century, and they are still delicious today.