Homemade Buffalo Sauce with Frank’s RedHot: Easy Recipe

This simple and highly popular homemade buffalo sauce is perfect for wings, chicken, or as a tasty sauce for various dishes. A significant advantage is the ability to modify the recipe to suit your taste preferences, allowing you to influence the heat and other flavors. It’s often requested by friends as a dip for nachos because they really enjoy it as a snack. Moreover, you can also use it in another fantastic recipe, Roasted Buffalo Chickpea Wraps. I believe that making this great sauce for your pantry ensures it won’t go to waste and will come in handy.

Recipe

Ingredients in this recipe

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your preference)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

• Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

• Stir in hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot), white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper (if desired), and garlic powder into the melted butter.

Step 3

• Let the mixture boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to combine.

Step 4

• Taste the sauce and add salt if necessary. Adjust the heat level by adding more cayenne pepper if you prefer it spicier. Alternatively, use less cayenne pepper in the second step.

Step 5

• Remove the pot with the buffalo sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature for about an hour.

Step 6

• Once cooled, you can use the buffalo sauce immediately or transfer it to a jar or airtight container to store for later use in various savory recipes.

There’s no going wrong with this sauce, and it’s essential for preparing other wonderful “buffalo” dishes. If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the amount of hot sauce or omit the cayenne pepper. For extra heat, adjust the cayenne pepper or add your favorite hot sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, you can thin it out with a little water or more hot sauce. If you want a thicker sauce, cook it a little longer. This recipe offers a wide range of options for your taste preferences, spiciness levels, and the sauce can be used in many other fantastic recipes. Enjoy the variability and have fun experimenting!