BREAKING: The National Buffalo Wing Festival has just wrapped up in Buffalo, N.Y., marking the unofficial start of the fall BBQ season! Thousands flocked to this annual celebration, indulging in dozens of wing varieties and driving long distances to savor the iconic flavors.
This year’s festival comes as many grill enthusiasts are looking to extend their summer BBQ traditions into the cooler months. With Labor Day signaling the end of summer, the craving for BBQ wings has never been more pronounced. Originating in 1964 at the famous Anchor Bar in Buffalo, wings have become a beloved staple for sports fans and foodies alike.
As football season kicks off, wings are the ultimate tailgating treat—easy to prepare and comforting during busy autumn schedules. Exciting new flavors are emerging, with innovative recipes featuring seasonal ingredients like pumpkin spice, maple, and apple transforming the humble wing into a seasonal delicacy.
Paula Stachyra’s cookbook, “Wing Crush: 100 Epic Recipes for Your Grill or Smoker,” is already trending as a must-have guide for wing lovers. Stachyra provides a comprehensive look at wing preparation, from buying and cutting to brining and marinading, ensuring that anyone can become a “Wing Master.”
The cookbook is packed with enticing chapters, including “Must-Have Classics” featuring Best Ever Buffalo and Nashville Hot wings, and “Wings Gone Wild,” with quirky options like Butter Popcorn and Oreo wings. Stachyra also introduces unique recipes like Cuban Mojo Wings and Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings, combining childhood nostalgia with bold flavors.
As Stachyra notes, “These flavors will elevate your BBQ game and leave your guests raving!”
For those eager to dive into the grilling season, here’s a sneak peek at the recipe for Best Ever Buffalo Wings:
Ingredients:
– 2 pounds chicken wings
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
– Salt and pepper to taste
– ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Original sauce
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions:
1. Pat wings dry and season with spices.
2. Grill at 350°F for 40 minutes or until cooked through.
3. Toss with prepared Buffalo sauce.
This recipe is perfect for game day and guarantees crispy, saucy wings that will impress.
Don’t miss out on the flavor explosion! For full recipes and more details, visit stephenfries.com/recipes.
As the fall BBQ season heats up, expect more inventive wing recipes to take center stage. Buffalo’s vibrant food culture continues to inspire culinary creativity across the country. The buzz surrounding this year’s festival showcases just how integral wings have become to American food culture, especially as we embrace the warmth of autumn.
With the National Buffalo Wing Festival now concluded, the question remains—what will you grill next? Share your wing creations on social media and keep the BBQ spirit alive all season long!
