Louisiana Hot Wings

Ethnic Palate: Pan-Asia Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling Historic Description: Asian Zing blends sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors often found in Asian cuisine. This sauce became popular in American wing chains that offer fusion dishes, catering to those who enjoy Asian-inspired wings If you like this, you may also like: Thai Chili, Teriyaki

Ethnic Palate: Italian, American Pairing: Pilsner, Sauvignon Blanc Historic Description: This sauce combines Italian culinary staples—garlic and Parmesan cheese. It originated in American-Italian kitchens and became popular in chain restaurants that serve wings. It’s most commonly found in Italian-American eateries and wing places in the U.S. If you like this, you may also like: Garlic Butter, Truffle Parmesan.

Ethnic Palate: American Pairing: Pale Ale, Riesling Historic Description: Originating in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s, Buffalo sauce became a staple of American wings. It was first created at the Anchor Bar when the owner fried leftover chicken wings and tossed them in a mixture of butter and hot sauce. Buffalo Mild is a toned-down version of the classic hot sauce, mostly found in American sports bars and wing joints. If you like this, you may also like: Honey BBQ, Buffalo Ranch.

Ethnic Palate: Caribbean, Latin American Pairing: IPA, Moscato Historic Description: This sauce combines tropical pineapple sweetness with habanero's fiery heat, common in Caribbean and Latin American cuisines. It became a popular wing sauce in U.S. restaurants, especially those offering bold, tropical flavors If you like this, you may also like: Mango Habanero, Peach Habanero