Description
This Best Buffalo Wing Sauce Recipe delivers the classic spicy, tangy, and buttery flavor that perfectly complements chicken wings, meatballs, or even cauliflower. It’s quick to prepare with just a handful of simple ingredients, customizable with honey for a touch of sweetness, and easy to store for up to one week for all your Buffalo-style dishes.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Wing Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s Original)
- 6 Tbsp. butter (melted)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 1 Tbsp. honey (optional)
- ¼ tsp. salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, crushed garlic, honey (if using), and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Use or Store: Use the buffalo sauce immediately on your favorite wings, meatballs, or cauliflower. If not using right away, store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Yield Information: This recipe makes enough sauce to coat approximately 3 pounds of wings or meatballs, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
Notes
- You can adjust the honey amount to control the sweetness level or omit it entirely for a spicier sauce.
- Use real butter rather than margarine for the best flavor and texture.
- Warm the sauce slightly before serving if it thickens in the refrigerator.
- Perfect as a dipping sauce or for coating wings, meatballs, or vegetables like cauliflower.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
