By: Becky Hardin
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Learn How to Make Buffalo Sauce to make your Buffalo wings even tastier! This Homemade Buffalo Sauce recipe is super easy and quick to make. It’s hot and tasty, and it’s going to take your Buffalo wings to the next level. You can also use this delicious Buffalo wing sauce on other recipes, or use it as a dip for your favorite appetizers!
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Why We Love This Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Homemade Buffalo Sauce is the best way to make Buffalo wings at home. Why buy a pre-made wing sauce at the store when you could just learn how to make Buffalo sauce instead?
- Simple. This homemade Buffalo sauce recipe is really easy to make. It only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish so you can make it just before you cook your Buffalo wings.
- Flavorful. Made from hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and brown sugar, this sauce is spicy with just a hint of sweetness.
- Versatile. This sauce isn’t just for wings. You can use it as a dipping sauce for just about any appetizer you can dream of or as a spread for sandwiches!
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How to Store and Reheat
This homemade Buffalo sauce recipe should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 1 week. Simply reheat in a saucepan set over low heat.
How to Freeze
Freeze homemade Buffalo sauce in an airtight container (you can separate it into individual portions) for up to 6 months. Toss into a hot pan to melt, or let larger portions thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Serving Suggestions
Now that you’ve learned how to make Buffalo sauce, it’s time to put that knowledge to good use! This is the perfect sauce to use on all of your Buffalo wings, whether your wings are baked orfried.
Believe it or not, Buffalo wings aren’t the only thing you can use this homemade sauce on. Sure, that’s what it’s made for, but this sauce is so yummy that it deserves to be put on all kinds of things. You can mix it into this buffalo chicken pasta salad, use it on these buffalo chicken meatballs, use it as a dip for other appetizers (like avocado egg rolls or chicken tenders), or spread it onto this chicken burger for some added flavor. The possibilities are endless.
Why is it called Buffalo sauce?
Buffalo Wings are (usually) deep-fried chicken wings. They were invented in Buffalo, New York, which is where the name comes from (no, they are not made from buffalo). The sauce that was originally served with these Buffalo wings (hot sauce, butter, vinegar) became known as Buffalo sauce.
What is Buffalo sauce made of?
This tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce is made from hot sauce, butter, and vinegar. We add some Tabasco and dark brown sugar to take ours to the next level.
Are Buffalo sauce and hot sauce the same thing?
Not exactly. Hot Sauce is a vinegar base and hot pepper mix. It’s pretty pure, which is why it’s so spicy. Buffalo sauce mixes hot sauce with butter (and sometimes other ingredients). So while there is hot sauce in Buffalo sauce, the latter isn’t as pure. Some Buffalo wing sauce will still be very hot, but you can dilute your sauce to make it more mild or sweet.
More Homemade Sauce Recipes To Try
- Homemade Ranch
- Homemade Tartar Sauce
- Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Homemade Honey Mustard
- Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Homemade Bang Bang Sauce
- Homemade Fry Sauce
- Homemade Chick Fil A Sauce
- Homemade Yum Yum Sauce
- Homemade Korean BBQ Sauce
5-Star Review
“Absolutely the best wing sauce ever. I have tried many but this is the “awesome sauce” 😊” -Chrissy
Recipe
Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe
4.45 from 108 votes
Author: Becky Hardin
Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Total: 15 minutes minutes
Serves16
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Learn how to make buffalo sauce and you'll never have to use a store-bought sauce again. This homemade buffalo sauce is hot, tasty, and easy to make!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce optional
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- Serve with Buffalo Wings! (click for recipe)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until combined. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce, 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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Becky’s tips
Yield:This recipe makes approx. 1 cup of Buffalo sauce. A serving is 1 tablespoon.
- You can use maple syrup or agave syrup in place of the brown sugar.
Storage:Store homemade Buffalo sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1tablespoon Calories: 31kcal (2%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 0.04g Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) Sodium: 252mg (11%) Potassium: 4mg Fiber: 0.003g Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 89IU (2%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 2mg Iron: 0.02mg
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How to Make Buffalo Sauce Step by Step
Combine and Heat: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons (½ stick) of unsalted butter over low heat. Add ½ cup of Frank’s RedHot Sauce, 1 tablespoon of Tabasco sauce, 2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and whisk until combined. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
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