Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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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
4
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Description
The recipe involves gently heating and whisking together Frank's hot sauce and unsalted butter until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. Adding cayenne pepper enhances the spiciness with a deeper heat profile, while apple cider vinegar injects subtle acidity that brightens the overall flavor. Removing from heat after mixing prevents the butter from separating and keeps the sauce glossy.
This balanced combination results in a rich, medium-spicy buffalo sauce with the characteristic tang and slight warmth. The butter tempers the heat and provides a creamy texture, making it suited for coating chicken, vegetables, or incorporating as a dip base.
Several variations are possible to alter the flavor intensity or add complementary notes: garlic for pungency, fresh jalapeño for fresh heat, crushed red pepper or ghost pepper for extra spice, and BBQ sauce for smoky sweetness. These options allow adjusting the sauce to different tastes or dishes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup hot sauce Frank's brand
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the hot sauce and butter over medium heat until fully incorporated.
- Add the cayenne pepper and apple cider vinegar. Remove from the heat, cool and use in any recipe that requires buffalo sauce.
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Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon granulated garlic or 1 fresh garlic clove while whisking for garlic-flavored buffalo sauce.
- Include 1 minced fresh jalapeño during whisking to create a jalapeño buffalo sauce variation.
- For extra spiciness, add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or ground ghost pepper while whisking.
- Incorporate 2 tablespoons of your favorite BBQ sauce to make a BBQ buffalo sauce blend.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 760IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22.4mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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