Buffalo Sauce
Spicy buttery Buffalo sauce perfect for wings, burgers, and barbecue snacks.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- Bring the hot sauce to a gentle boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Combine the sugar, cayenne pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Whisk the spice mixture into the hot sauce until smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Whisk in the cold butter until fully melted and incorporated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 weeks.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Whisking in cold butter after removing the sauce from the heat helps create a smoother texture.Serve Tip
Serve this Buffalo sauce with wings, fries, burgers, wraps, cauliflower bites, or grilled chicken.Variations
Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, honey, chipotle chili, or extra cayenne pepper for deeper flavor and heat.Wine Advice
A chilled Riesling pairs beautifully with the spicy heat and buttery richness of thisNutrition values
Calories: 70 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 620 mg | Sugar: 3 g