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13 Hot and Spicy Buffalo Sauce Recipes for Father's Day

Is it a stereotype that dads love Buffalo wings? Maybe, but we're pretty sure everyone can get behind these saucy takes on the classic flavor combo.
Photo of boneless buffalo wings chicken recipe shown on an oval platter with celery sticks and dip.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
  • Fried and grilled buffalo wings on a party platter with celery sticks bleu cheese and beer.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht
    1/13

    Buffalo Wings

    A fiery legend steeped in American ingenuity, Buffalo wings are always a good idea. 

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  • Amberhued popcorn in a large white tin bowl with a red rim.
    Photo by Jarren Vink
    2/13

    Buffalo Wing Popcorn

    Salty, spicy, and addictive: this popcorn is the ultimate snack for chile-heads. Make a big bucket and dive in, or pack it in bags for an incendiary gift.

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  • A platter of hot sauceglazed Buffalo cauliflower florets on a platter with a bowl of ranch dip and glasses of beer...
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew Aichele
    3/13

    Buffalo Cauliflower

    Why bother with chicken wings when these spicy, roasted florets are 100% vegetarian, and completely addictive, too.

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  • Photo of boneless buffalo wings chicken recipe shown on an oval platter with celery sticks and dip.
    Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
    4/13

    Boneless Buffalo Chicken "Wings"

    These fried and sauced chicken breast strips have all the spicy flavor of Buffalo wings—without the hassle of bones. Serve them with a tangy blue cheese dip and celery sticks.

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  • Vegetarian Buffalo Meatballs with Blue Cheese Dip and Celery
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
    5/13

    Vegetarian Buffalo “Meatballs” With Blue Cheese Dip

    These spicy "meatballs" combine white beans and mushrooms for a delicious meatless version of your favorite buffalo-and-blue cheese snack—plus, they're easier to eat than wings.

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  • 3ingredient buffalo grilled chicken wings on a bluerimmed rectangular plate.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
    6/13

    3-Ingredient Buffalo Grilled Chicken Wings

    A simple Buffalo-style hot sauce delivers a big punch of flavor to these grilled wings. Brush a little sauce on the wings at the end of grilling for caramelized flavor, then toss them in more sauce before serving for full spicy saturation.

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  • Image may contain Plant Cutlery Fork Food Sandwich Seasoning Burger and Produce
    Photo by Romulo Yanes
    7/13

    Buffalo Salmon

    Thanks to a baked crumb coating, this flavor-loaded Buffalo salmon has the crispiness of a chicken wing—not to mention the heat.

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  • Buffalo Grilled Shrimp on a plate with celery and blue cheese dip on the side.
    John Kernick
    8/13

    Buffalo Grilled Shrimp With Blue Cheese Dip and Celery

    Hot-wing aficionados will flip for these grilled shrimp, seasoned with hot sauce and melted butter. Crunchy celery and homemade blue cheese dip are deliciously de rigueur accompaniments.

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  • Image may contain Food Dish Meal Plant and Lunch
    Kathy Casey Food Studios
    9/13

    Red-Hot Buffalo Deviled Eggs

    Got a crew of spice lovers coming over? Bring out the devil in these deviled eggs by spiking them with a dose of hot sauce and a crumble of blue cheese, just like a good Buffalo wing.

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  • Image may contain Food Pasta and Macaroni
    Photo by Brian Leatart
    10/13

    Mac and Cheese with Buffalo Chicken

    We've searched the world for spicy mac and cheese and we assure you: it doesn't get better than this. Unless you pair it with a frosty lager beer, of course.

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  • Image may contain Food and Meatball
    John Kernick
    11/13

    Mini Buffalo Chicken Balls

    Make no bones about it (see what we did there?): These baked chicken balls are the easiest-to-eat vehicle of Buffalo sauce we've ever seen.

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  • Image may contain Food Animal Seafood Lobster and Sea Life
    Travis Rathbone
    12/13

    Buffalo Chicken Dippers

    Want all the heat of chicken wings but none of the crispy skin? Well, we can agree to disagree on that, but this recipe delivers.

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