Buffalo Wing Sauce Recipe

Buffalo wing sauce recipe is the best homemade recipe that is quick and easy to make. Learn how to make buffalo sauce from scratch with only 4 simple ingredients.  You can add this spicy low-carb and keto sauce to your favorite Super Bowl party appetizers for an extra kick

Looking for other game day appetizer recipes? You might also enjoy these baked chicken taquitos and these garlic Parmesan baked chicken wings.

BUFFALO SAUCE- THE BEST GAME DAY RECIPE

My friends, Super Bowl Sunday is almost upon us.

For me the best part of the Super Bowl isn’t the football.

It’s not the halftime show or even the fun commercials.

Oh no! It’s the buffalo wing sauce.

Who doesn’t love the spicy bold flavor of buffalo everything? I know I can’t get enough.

WHAT IS BUFFALO WING SAUCE?

Buffalo wing sauce recipes can be made with lots of variations, but most are sauces made from hot sauce and butter.

Some recipes have other ingredients, such as vinegar or Worcestershire sauce, in them depending on the exact flavor.

Classic buffalo wing sauce is not just bottled hot sauce but a combination of bottled hot sauce and a fat to make the delicious sauce we all know and love.

BUFFALO WING SAUCE INGREDIENTS

My buffalo wing sauce recipe uses only 4 basic ingredients! That’s it.

There’s nothing complicated involved. To make this easy buffalo sauce recipe you need:

• Butter. Melting the butter will make it easier to whisk the ingredients together. If you are vegan, use a vegan butter substitute. I’ve also used olive oil and while it doesn’t get as creamy, it will still give you that rich taste and luxurious mouth feel.
• Hot sauce. You want to use your favorite hot sauce in this recipe. I will go more in detail on my favorite hot sauces to use below.
• Garlic. A little bit of garlic goes a long way to add even more flavor to this buffalo sauce recipe. Don’t want to use fresh garlic? Substitute 1/2 a teaspoon of dried garlic powder instead.
• Salt. Yet again, a little goes a very long way. Most hot sauces are a bit salty and if you find you want more salt in your wing sauce you can always add more but you can’t reduce.

THE BEST HOT SAUCE TO USE

Not all hot sauces are created equal! You’ll find lots of variety between hot sauce brands in flavor, heat level, and sweetness.

My favorite hot sauces for this recipe are:

1. Frank’s RedHot Sauce. Frank’s is the classic hot sauce for wing sauce. I use the Original flavor instead of the Buffalo flavor because the original is a bit spicier, but use your favorite.
2. Crystal Hot Sauce. This is a Louisiana style hot sauce with a brighter, sweeter flavor than some other hot sauces
3. Sriracha sauce. If you want to do an Asian style wing this is the hot sauce for you. Be aware that it is a bit spicier and a bit sweeter than other varieties of hot sauce.

HOW TO MAKE BUFFALO SAUCE

Making buffalo sauce is very simple! To make this easy homemade buffalo sauce recipe:

1. Melt butter in a medium-sized, microwave safe bowl.
2. Add preferred hot sauce, garlic, and salt.
3. Whisk ingredients until well combined and a smooth sauce forms.

That’s it! Now you can either pour it over your favorite wings or store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

BUFFALO SAUCE FAQS

Is this buffalo sauce recipe spicy?

I would rate this recipe as medium heat(about a 5 out of 10.)

Can I adjust the heat level? How?

Yes, you can adjust the heat level. There are a lot of ways to do that.

You can make it more mild by using a milder hot sauce.

Some hot sauce brands offer a variety of heat levels. If you want it to have more kick, you could add extra garlic or some diced jalapenos. You could also use a spicier hot sauce.

How long does buffalo sauce last?

This buffalo sauce recipe will last about a week in the fridge if you store it in an airtight container.

How would you store this buffalo sauce?

I like to store my buffalo sauce in my refrigerator in a sealed, airtight container (ADD AFFILIATE LINK FOR GOOD JAR OR TUPPERWARE).

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! You can definitely prep the sauce ahead of time and keep it on hand to toss wings, meatballs, or cauliflower in.

How much buffalo sauce does this recipe make?

This recipe makes enough to coat one pound of wings or meatballs. Need more than that? This recipe easily doubles.

THE BEST USES FOR HOMEMADE BUFFALO SAUCE

Homemade buffalo sauce makes everything more delicious. That’s a fact I’ve accepted as true in my life. While I adore it on any buffalo wing recipe, I also love it for:

• Homemade buffalo cauliflower bites
• Buffalo chicken celery sticks
• Slow cooker buffalo chicken meatballs

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Buffalo Wing Sauce Recipe

Buffalo wing sauce is the best homemade recipe that is quick and easy to make. Learn how to make buffalo sauce from scratch with only 4 simple ingredients.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword buffalo sauce, buffalo wing sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 54 kcal

Author London

Ingredients

• ½

  cup hot sauce such as Frank's Original
• 6 Tbsp. butter melted
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• ¼ tsp. salt

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized bowl whisk together ingredients until smooth.
2. Store buffalo sauce for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

3. Use in your favorite Buffalo Chicken Meatballs or Buffalo Cauliflower Wings recipes.

4. This recipe makes enough sauce for 1 pound of wings or meatballs.

Recipe Notes

• Nutritional information is for 1 tablespoon of sauce.
• A vegan butter substitute can be used to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan.
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder can be substituted for the fresh garlic.

Nutrition Facts

Buffalo Wing Sauce Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 357mg16%

Potassium 14mg0%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 201IU4%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 2mg0%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.