There are several claims about the invention of Buffalo wings but the general consensus is that they’re named after the city in the state of New York. Most stories can be traced back to the Anchor Bar, in Buffalo, around 1964. At that time, wings weren’t used for much more than making stock so they were a cheap resource. While the reasons why are disputed, the owners of the Anchor Bar deep-fried and sauced those wings and a legend was born.