Saucy Tips from Buffalo Wings & Rings Help Backyard Chefs Take Flight

CINCINNATI, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- With backyard grilling season heating up, the sauce experts at Buffalo Wings & Rings have a few tricks of the trade to help amateur chefs turn pro.  The secret to serving delicious Buffalo wings is to create a dynamic sauce that balances spicy, tangy and sweet ingredients.  For a real crowd pleaser, prepare a few of our favorites and serve a variety of Buffalo-style variations.  Now strap on that old "Kiss The Cook" apron and introduce the neighborhood to crispy grilled Buffalo wings that are sauced to perfection!

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A classic Buffalo-style sauce is prepared with two simple ingredients, cayenne pepper hot sauce and butter.  But the best wing sauces are more extravagant variations – like the nine unique variations served at Buffalo Wings & Rings.  Even though equal parts hot sauce and butter creates a flavorful sauce, the chefs at Buffalo Wings & Rings recommend getting even spicier.  

To prepare the classic version, lightly heat cayenne pepper sauce (Durkee's or Frank's) and remove from heat.  Swirl in room temperature butter and set aside.  This formula has some simple variations that add zest to your wings, such as adding chopped fresh rosemary, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.  To add more heat, use more crushed red pepper flakes.  Or, try our even more exotic variations – Caribbean BBQ Wings, Thai Wings and Spicy Italian Wings – from the attached recipe card.

"Buffalo wings are best when the preparation is simple, and the wow-factor comes in the sauce," said Roger David, Buffalo Wings & Rings CEO.  "We have developed tried and true recipes to help the backyard chef prepare fantastic Buffalo wings on the grill by saucing with a mouth-watering variety of ingredients – both classic and exotic.  These sauces are a pow in your mouth!"  

There are many different ways for the home chef to prepare delicious Buffalo-style chicken wings, but grilling is one of the best methods because of the potential for high heat.  All that's required to prepare backyard Buffalo wings is two large bowls, two pairs of tongs, a hot grill, and some simple ingredients.  To prepare for grilling, heat the grill to high and toss the wings with a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl.  Season with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.  Place the wings on the grill in a single layer without crowding them together.

Buffalo Wings & Rings suggests applying a layer of foil to the grill to protect your chicken.  Be sure the chicken is not placed on the rack directly above the heat source, but rather on the middle or top rack.  You'll know it's done when the chicken is firm, and golden brown on both sides – about four to five minutes per side.  To combine wings and sauce, toss them together in a large bowl while the wings are still hot.  Garnish with celery and bleu cheese and enjoy!

Buffalo Wings & Rings achieved the top spot on Restaurant Business magazine's annual "The Future 50" list, a ranking of the top 50 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the country, and was also named one of the top 500 franchises as ranked by Entrepreneur magazine in 2010.  

The Buffalo Wings & Rings menu features a wide array of fare suited to both adults and children, including traditional and boneless Buffalo-style wings, and hand-breaded chicken tenders – all available in nine sauces with five customizable levels of heat.  Guests are encouraged to dunk their favorite wings in the Buffalo Wings & Rings homemade bleu cheese dressing.  The menu also features massive burgers, crisp salads and authentic charbroiled gyros, plus a full range of appetizers, including nachos, chili-drenched sloppy fries, popcorn shrimp and mozzarella sticks.  

For more information about Buffalo Wings & Rings, please visit www.buffalowingsandrings.com.

About Buffalo Wings & Rings

Buffalo Wings & Rings is the fastest-growing privately owned franchised chain of restaurants in the nation serving Buffalo-style chicken wings, onion rings, burgers, chicken and salads.  Founded in 1984 in Cincinnati, OH, Buffalo Wings & Rings operates franchised restaurants throughout the United States.  Buffalo Wings & Rings was ranked the #1 fastest growing restaurant chain nationwide in the July 2008 issue of Restaurant Business, and ranked in the top 500 franchises in the January 2009 issue of Entrepreneur.  For more information, visit www.buffalowingsandrings.com or call 513-831-WING.

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