What country is listed as the place of origin for Buffalo wings?

The country listed as the place of origin for Buffalo wings is the United States.

Buffalo wings are associated specifically with Buffalo, New York, where the dish became famous. The classic preparation uses unbreaded chicken wing sections that are deep-fried and tossed in a vinegar-based cayenne-pepper hot sauce mixed with melted butter. Celery and a creamy dipping sauce—traditionally blue cheese—are common accompaniments.

The exact invention story is disputed. The Anchor Bar has long claimed that Teressa Bellissimo created the dish there in 1964, while advocates for John Young argue that his earlier Buffalo restaurant played an important role in popularizing sauced wings. Those competing claims affect the creator credit, not the country listed for the dish.

The word “Buffalo” refers to the New York city, not the animal. As the food spread nationally, “Buffalo” also became a flavor label for items such as pizza, cauliflower, shrimp, and boneless chicken pieces.