Are Buffalo wings an Italian American food?

I've been to one of the restaurants where Buffalo wings were said to be invented in Buffalo, NY, with someone who was born and raised in Buffalo and would know. It is not in any way Italian. It serves hot dogs and burgers and Buffalo wings. It is not an extensive menu. read more

The only thing Italian about Buffalo wings is that the presumed creators are Italian. Italian-American dishes would be American variations on traditional Italian recipes. read more

The new addition to the menu was referred to as “hot wings” or “spicy wings,” not “Buffalo wings.” The name “Buffalo wings” is believed to have been brought about by out-of-towners after hearing about the snack served at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo. read more

In recent years, dressed-up hamburgers have been one of the city’s favorite meals. But lately, many Milanese restaurateurs have begun branching out into other forms of Americana, serving up spot-on recreations of such un-Italian recipes as Buffalo wings, apple fritters and pulled pork sandwiches. read more