Description
This classic Buffalo Wing Sauce recipe delivers the perfect balance of buttery richness and spicy heat, making it an essential companion for chicken wings. Easy to prepare on the stovetop, this sauce combines hot sauce, melted butter, and flavorful seasonings for a smooth, tangy, and zesty finish. Customize the heat level to your preference and enjoy a homemade touch to your wings or other dishes.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Wing Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely until it is fully liquid.
- Add Ingredients: Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the hot sauce, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper if using, mixing until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Simmer: Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes while continuing to whisk to blend flavors thoroughly and thicken slightly.
- Season and Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning by adding salt if needed. Let the sauce cool slightly before tossing with cooked wings or storing.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, reduce the hot sauce to ⅓ cup.
- To thicken the sauce, allow it to simmer a few extra minutes.
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
