Editing Buffalo wing (section)

==Preparation==
[[Image:Coast Guard buffalo chicken wings.jpg|thumb|upright|A [[United States Coast Guard]] cook preparing Buffalo wings in the galley of {{ship|USCGC|Bertholf}} (2009)]]
===Chicken===
The chicken wings used for Buffalo wings are usually segmented into three parts: drumette, flat, and flapper or pointer, the last of which is usually discarded, although some restaurants serve them with this latter part still connected to the flat. Traditionally, the wings are deep-fried in oil, without breading or flour until they are well browned. Alternatively, they may be baked, grilled, or [[Grilling#Overhead grilling|broiled]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Barrow|first1=Cathy|title=These wings are called 'irresistible' for a reason|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/these-wings-are-called-irresistible-for-a-reason/2017/04/26/a23a6278-2918-11e7-be51-b3fc6ff7faee_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post|access-date=17 September 2017}}</ref>

===Sauce===
[[Cayenne pepper]]-based [[hot sauce]], melted butter, and vinegar are the standard base of Buffalo wing sauce, which may be made mild, medium, or hot.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pittman|first1=Christine|title=What's the Difference Between Hot Sauce and Wing Sauce|url=http://thecookful.com/difference-between-hot-sauce-wing-sauce/|website=The Cookful|date=February 24, 2017|access-date=30 April 2017}}</ref> Other ingredients are also common, although less dominant, such as [[Worcestershire sauce]] and [[garlic powder]]. Commercial ready-to-use wing sauce is made with varying levels of [[Pungency|spiciness]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zimmer|first1=Erin|title=Taste Test: Buffalo Wing Sauce|url=http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/02/what-is-the-best-buffalo-wing-sauce-brand-texas-pete-anchor-bar-franks-red-crystal.html|website=Serious Eats|access-date=30 April 2017}}</ref> The cooked chicken wings are placed in a bowl or pot and shaken to coat the wings completely covering them in sauce before serving.

===Service===
[[File:Chicken wings at O'Learys.jpg|thumb|right|Buffalo wings with garlic dip and celery, along with a glass of [[Coca-Cola]].]]

Traditionally, Buffalo wings are served with small sticks of [[celery]] (accompanied sometimes with [[baby carrot]]s or carrot sticks), and [[blue cheese]] dipping sauce on the side.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Saladino|first1=Emily|title=Why Do We Eat Celery with Buffalo Wings?|url=https://www.tastingtable.com/dine/national/why-do-we-eat-buffalo-wings-celery|website=Tasting Table|date=February 2, 2017|access-date=17 September 2017}}</ref> [[Ranch dressing]], however, is the most popular wing dipping sauce in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ranch Is The Most Popular Wing Dip (POLL)|date=January 30, 2013|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/30/best-wing-sauce-blue-cheese-ranch_n_2581566.html|publisher=Huffpost|access-date=17 September 2017}}</ref>