Chicken Wing Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
106 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Wing Sauce
Description
The sauce begins by gently melting butter with minced garlic over medium-low heat to infuse a mellow garlic aroma without breaking the fat. Incorporating hot sauce creates a vibrant, spicy base while white vinegar adds a mild acidity to balance richness, if used. Whisking the mixture ensures a uniform, creamy texture without separating. The sauce thickens slightly as it cools, allowing for a clingy coating on chicken wings.
Ideal for tossing freshly cooked wings, this sauce enhances them with a garlicky, spicy glaze. It can also be stored refrigerated up to two weeks, making it convenient for batch preparation or frequent use. Optional additions like honey or Worcestershire sauce can adjust sweetness and complexity if desired.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup hot sauce such as Frank's Red Hot
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar optional
Instructions
- Place butter in a small saucepan with garlic.
- Cook over medium low heat until melted and fragrant.
- Add hot sauce and vinegar if using, whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat and cool before using.
Notes
- Do not boil the butter to prevent separation of the sauce.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools, which helps it adhere better to chicken wings.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Optional additions include 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce for varied flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 403IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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