buffalo wings
In Italian, buffalo wings is said as buffalo wings.
The term refers to deep-fried chicken wings coated in a spicy sauce.
Which one should you use?
Ali di pollo alla Buffalo is used to refer specifically to buffalo wings, while Ali di pollo stile Buffalo means chicken wings in the Buffalo style.
Did you know?
- In Italy, a 'buffala' can also be a slang term meaning a 'hoax' or a 'lie', so a strange menu description involving that word might be met with skepticism.
- In Italy, 'Buffalo' is most famously associated with 'Mozzarella di Bufala', so hearing the word 'bufalo' in a food context often triggers thoughts of cheese rather than spicy chicken.
- In Italy, the phrase alla Buffalo follows the same linguistic pattern as alla napoletana or alla veneziana, which are used to describe traditional regional styles of cooking.
Examples in context
- Mi consiglia le ali di pollo alla Buffalo?Can you recommend the buffalo wings?
- Vorrei un piatto di ali di pollo alla Buffalo, per favore.I would like a plate of buffalo wings, please.
- Posso avere le ali di pollo in stile Buffalo?Can I have the chicken wings in the Buffalo style?
- Le ali di pollo alla Buffalo sono piccanti e croccanti.Buffalo wings are spicy and crispy.
- Le ali di pollo in stile Buffalo sono famose per il loro sapore intenso.Chicken wings in the Buffalo style are famous for their intense flavor.
- Vorrei ordinare i buffalo wings, per favore.I would like to order the buffalo wings, please.
- Questi buffalo wings sono davvero piccanti!These buffalo wings are really spicy!
- Hai provato i buffalo wings di questo locale?Have you tried the buffalo wings from this place?
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are deciding what to order for dinner at a pub.
- MatteoGiulia, prendiamo i buffalo wings?Giulia, shall we get the buffalo wings?
- GiuliaSì, mi piacciono molto.Yes, I like them a lot.
- MatteoVuoi anche una birra fredda?Do you want a cold beer too?
- GiuliaOttima idea, grazie Matteo.Great idea, thanks Matteo.
