Where do chicken wings originate from?

The origins of chicken wings are a bit murky, but most accounts point to Buffalo, New York in the 1960s.

Here's the common story:

* Teressa Bellissimo, owner of the Anchor Bar, is credited with creating the dish in 1964.

* Legend has it, her son, Dominic, came home late one night and requested a late-night snack for himself and his friends. Teressa was out of most ingredients, but she had chicken wings.

* She deep-fried them and tossed them in a spicy, buttery sauce. The dish was a hit, and soon became a staple on the Anchor Bar menu.

While the Anchor Bar is the most popular claim to fame, some believe the dish may have been served in other establishments in Buffalo before that. Regardless, it's clear that Buffalo played a pivotal role in popularizing chicken wings.

The term "Buffalo wings" became synonymous with the dish, and it quickly spread across the country and the world, gaining immense popularity over the years.