"Buffalo-style" wings originated at Frank and Terressa's The Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. They used three ingredients: Cayenne Pepper sauce (Durkee RedHot), butter, and vinegar. Wings are deep-fried, then tossed in a saucepan with the heated sauce to coat.

To those differing on Tabasco & Franks... make a batch of each at different times. See which you prefer, then you will see for yourself why it says to not use Tabasco. People unable to find Franks... every grocer has to order his products from some place, ask them to order this - it is readily available - its just that grocer's do have to order.

OK then, I'm probably breaking all the rules, but as an unrepentant chili-head I add something like Dave's Insanity Sauce along with Frank's to raise the heat level.

This was a good foundation for a sauce. I added things like honey and garlic for the "Yankee" mouths to not be offended. This sauce is not hot really. Even my mother in law could eat it. Flavor is great but look somewhere else for a Buffalo Sauce.

Texas Pete is made in NC were I am from. It is vinegar and cayenne peppers.

I hate to say it - but Frank's DOES make the difference. Go to your grocer and ask them to order this. It is on all grocery order lists as available - and they WILL order if a customer asks. It is well worth the extra effort to get it. I found that Grocers are more than willing to order items that are not stocked. This often gives them a new product to sell. They may not even be that aware of it - until you ask.

I love hot sauces. I have also been entertained by the arguments and comparisons on this recipe. first.. i think Tabasco sauce is really gross n cant believe people pay $ for it. I do love Franks red hot sauce 'n use it on sooo much stuff... mostly the thick cuz it blends to make great dip n spread. Crystal hot sauce is good but not hot enough for me same for Louisiana hot sauce, good but not spicy...as for the suggestion of Asian Syratcha (i know spelled wrong) but eeew as far as this recipe goes. love that stuff though. and anybody that thinks Tabasco is hot is weak.

That recipe sounds great! No need for other people to hate on Tabasco though. I think the sauce is great without any Tabasco in it and Franks is a delicious, amazing sauce. However, a little tabasco added in if you are in the mood for some heat doesn't hurt.

Everyone mentions Frank's Hot Sauce. I have had MUCH more flavorful results in ALL recipes using either Louisiana Hot Sauce or Wing Sauce, or Wingers Sauce (available only in gallons, unfortunately).

I can get Franks in Florida... I am from the Philly area and Franks is the only way to go; I am sure you can order it online. Hooters wing sauce is lame. Tabasco is not even good hot sauce.

Franks is good, although I usually prefer Louisiana. Tabasco is not a wing sauce and never will be...

This recipe works well, although you'll make any hotter by going lighter on the butter. I rarely half the two.

I'd go for a great tasting milder wing sauce over a flaming hot bad tasting one. I kinda eat wings cause they taste good, not cause I got something to prove. I know some people who eat potent hot wings, but the sauce makes you want to puke. What's the point?

Ya gotta find that perfect blend, and the way to do that is go grab some hot sauce, and butter...throw it in a pot and get it all melted and blended in.

Keep adding butter, until you find the right taste. If you are like me, you'll find that the bigger the batch, the saltier it tastes, so I usually do half unsalted butter.

No tabasco, come on. I agree with Frank's but a little tabasco never hurt anyone. I have never added vinager to mine. the Tabasco takes care of that. I also like a little red pepper and cyan pepper to get a little after kick. I have eaten in some of the major players in Buffalo and my wing sause holds up to their's, I personally love the giant size wings they seem to get in Buffalo, chickens must be bigger in that part of NY.

I love the Franks Wings sauce. And someone mentioned the Hooters wing sauce. I have been combining the both the Franks extra hot wing sauce and the Hooters sauce for about 10 years at a Half and Half mixture and WOW. I love the combined flavor. And I have also used a lot of Texas Pete. Those are all three of my favorites.

Experience is king - Tabasco doesn't make good wing sauce. Franks, Chohula, or any thicker tomato based sauce works. well. Finally my advice: try Siracha sauce / butter / sugar. simple as that the best wing sauce ever. easy on the sugar though, just enough to cut the sours.

Tabasco sauce is not hot, only chiming in about 7,500 scoville units on it's best day. If you want wings that burn but still have flavor use any type of "wing sauce" add the butter and a little vinegar. Then add to taste some of Dave's ghost pepper sauce. It is made with the naga/bhut jolokia pepper. Used to be hottest pepper. But as I said, Tabasco is for little kids! Try a truly hot pepper, eat some fresh habeneros, or some Thai dragons!