The Buffalo Wing Turns 50! Time to #lickthebowlclean

2014 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Buffalo Wing – a momentous occasion sure to be celebrated by sports fans and foodies alike. First created in Buffalo, NY in 1964, the original recipe was as simple as combining Frank’s® RedHot® sauce and melted butter. As the history books tell it, wings were seen as a culinary cast-off at the time and Buffalo wing sauce was created in a pinch to stave off the hunger of some late night revelers stopping by a neighborhood tavern. But fifty years later, this secret sauce still exhibits a flavor profile that continues to take the country by storm. It’s one for the history books: the lowly Buffalo Wing catapulted from basic pub grub to menu mainstay, all across America.

With more than 1.25 billion wings served and consumed during Super Bowl weekend and totaling more than 100 million pounds of wings overall*, your sure to find a big platter of wings at your game day celebration. So celebrate the Big Game and the anniversary of wings with Frank’s RedHot. Some things may have changed over fifty years, but one thing that hasn’t: the secret to authentic Buffalo flavor can only be achieved with Frank’s RedHot, THE secret ingredient in the original Buffalo wing sauce recipe.

While you’re prepping for the party, don’t forget that Frank’s RedHot is the also the perfect complement to all your game day favorites. So bring it on and pour it on! From wings and chili to burgers and nachos, Frank’s® RedHot® is the “must-have” for any legendary party!

Get your party started with these great recipes and look for additional options at www.franksredhot.com.

Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip
FRANK’S® REDHOT® BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

This robust creamy dip tastes like Buffalo Chicken Wings but without the mess! Serve hot with celery sticks, veggies or your favorite chips.

Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 20 min.

• 1 (8 oz.) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• ½ cup Blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
• ½ cup any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce
• ½ cup Crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cans (12.5 oz. each) - SWANSON® White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained

1. HEAT oven to 350ºF. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.
2. MIX in salad dressing, Frank’s RedHot sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.
3. BAKE 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or cut up vegetables.

Makes 4 cups dip

Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 min. until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.

Tips: You may substitute 2 cups shredded cooked chicken.

Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker. Heat on HIGH setting for 1 ½ hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Stir.

Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.

FRANK’S® REDHOT® ORIGINAL BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 20 min.

• 2 ½ lbs. chicken wing pieces
• ¾ cup any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Wing Sauce

1. BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500°F on lowest oven rack for 20 minutes until crispy, turning once.
2. TOSS wings in sauce to coat.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Tip: You may substitute ½ cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce mixed with 1/3 cup melted butter for the Wings Sauce. Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 minutes.
Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.
Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes, turning often.

CAJUN BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
Prep Time: 5 mins; Cook Time: 20 mins

2 ½ lbs. chicken wing pieces
½ cup any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wings Sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
2tsp. Cajun seasoned spice blend

1. BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500 °F on lowest oven rack for 20 to 25 min. until crispy, turning once.
2. MIX Buffalo Wings Sauce, ketchup and spice blend.
3. TOSS wings in sauce to coat.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Tip: You may substitute 1/2 cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce mixed with 1/3 cup melted butter for the Wings Sauce.

Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 min.
Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once.
Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 min., turning often.

HONEY BBQ SESAME WINGS
These sweet honey sesame wings will delight your guests at any party.
Prep Time: 10 mins; Cook Time: 10 mins

• ¼ cup honey barbecue sauce
• ¼ cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Cayenne Pepper Sauce
• ¼ cup apricot jam
• 1 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil
• 2 ½ lbs. chicken wings, split and tips discarded
• 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

1. Combine barbecue sauce, Frank’s RedHot Sauce, jam and sesame oil; set aside.
2. Deep fry* wings at 375°F (HIGH) for 10 min. or until cooked and crispy; drain.
3. Toss hot wings in jam mixture. Place on serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Makes 8 servings

*Alternate Cooking Directions: Bake 20 min. at 500°F until fully cooked and crispy, turning halfway; Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once; Grill over medium heat about 20 min., turning often.

SWEET CHILI ASIAN CHICKEN WINGS
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

• 3 lbs, chicken wing pieces
• ¾ cup FRANK’S® RedHot Sweet Chili® Sauce
• 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
• 1 tsp. grated peeled ginger
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp. minced green onion or cilantro

1. BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500°F on lowest oven rack for 20 to 25 min. until crispy, turning once.
2. MIX Sweet Chili Sauce, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in large bowl.
3. TOSS wings in sauce to coat. Sprinkle with green onion or cilantro.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 min.

Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once.

Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 min., turning often.



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