Saucy, spicy, mild, fried, smoked — however they’re prepared, chicken wings are an American staple, especially during football season.Wings have come a long way since their humble beginnings in Buffalo, New York, where they were popularized in the 1960s.Today, inventive variations have popped up at establishments across the country, some of which have garnered glowing reviews and accolades.The Takeout recently compiled a list of the best chicken wings in every state, with the selections based on multiple factors, including customer reviews, reader polls, local news coverage and wing competitions. Here are five of the best chicken wing destinations across the country, from Oregon to New York.CHICKEN WING PRICES ARE DOWN — HERE'S WHY YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT MAY NOT CUT PRICESBuffalo wings, popularized in western New York in the 1960s, have become an American restaurant staple.
(iStock)This locally owned and operated eatery has been around since 2005 and is known for its freshly made, inventive sauces, which are available in unique flavors like Spicy Peanut, Raspberry Habanero and Jamaican Jerk.Its Buffalo Lime Cilantro sauce won first place in the Creative Spicy category at the 2018 National Buffalo Wing Festival, and that same year the restaurant won third place in the Craft Wings category. MEET THE AMERICAN WHO INVENTED BUFFALO WINGS, DISRUPTED ENTIRE CHICKEN INDUSTRYFire on the Mountain also offers a rotating "sauce of the month," as well as vegan wings.Restaurants across the country are putting inventive spins on chicken wings with sweet, spicy and smoky flavors.
(iStock)The Scoville scale measures the spiciness of chili peppers so, as the name suggests, Scovilles in Salt Lake City likes to bring the heat.Guests can choose from an array of sauces and dry rubs, including Scotch Bonnet, Ghost Pepper, Carolina Reaper and more spicy selections.
Those who don’t love extreme heat opt for milder flavors like Cajun Honey BBQ and Buffalo Cilantro ...