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    Buffalo Sauce

    Posted: Sep 16, 2021 Last Modified: Sep 17, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Making homemade Buffalo Sauce is shockingly easy. With only a couple of ingredients, you can have this finger-licking sauce in no time. Perfect for wings, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, and more!

    I feel like it’s been a zillion years since we’ve been out for wings. I definitely haven’t had buffalo sauce in a while so I thought I’d whip some up at home. It only technically requires two ingredients but I added a pinch of garlic and onion powder for some extra flavour.

    Buffalo sauce in a jar.


     

    What You’ll Need

    Ingredients needed to buffalo sauce.
    • butter — be sure to use unsalted butter. Don’t substitute for margarine.
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • hot sauce — Frank’s Hot Sauce is recommended up you can also sub in Tabasco if needed.

    How to Make Buffalo Sauce

    • Melted butter in a saucepan.
    • Hot sauce added to melted butter in a saucepan.
    • Buffalo sauce in a saucepan.
    • Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan along with the garlic powder and onion powder.
    • Allow the melted butter to cool for 2-5 minutes before whisking in the hot sauce into the saucepan.
    • Mix until well combined. Either use immediately or store in an airtight glass jar.
    A jar of buffalo sauce.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • I always use unsalted butter. Salted butter tends to vary in salt levels by the brands so using unsalted means you can salt to taste if you’d like.
    • For butter to melt quickly, cut them up into cubes.
    • You can also add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the Buffalo sauce.
    • The sauce will thicken as it cools due to the butter.
    • Be sure to allow the butter to cool before combining the ingredients. The sauce won’t combine right when combined over the stove.
    • Use it for this Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken!

    FAQs

    Where does Buffalo Sauce originate?

    According to this Time’s article, buffalo sauce originated in a bar in Buffalo, NY called the Anchor Bar.

    How long does Buffalo Sauce last?

    If stored in a clean, airtight container, the Buffalo sauce can last for up to a month in the fridge. Just give the sauce a shake before using if it has separated.

    How do I make it less hot?

    You can add some honey to the Buffalo sauce to make it sweeter and less spicy.

    A jar of buffalo sauce.

    Buffalo Sauce

    Making homemade Buffalo Sauce is shockingly easy. With only a couple of ingredients, you can have this finger-licking sauce in no time. Perfect for wings, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, and more!
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    Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
    Total Time: 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 1.5 cup

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter, unsalted
    • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
    • ⅛ tsp onion powder
    • 1 cup hot sauce, Frank’s Hot Sauce

    Instructions

    • Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan along with the garlic powder and onion powder.
    • Allow the melted butter to cool for 2-5 minutes before whisking in the hot sauce into the saucepan.
    • Mix until well combined. Either use immediately or store in an airtight glass jar.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 4769mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2150IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Nutrition Disclaimer

    More Sauces and Dips to Try

    • Strawberry Vinaigrette
    • Easy Honey Mustard Dressing
    • Firecracker Sauce
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    • Homemade Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing

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    Carmy is a healthy-ish living blogger based in Ontario. Here, you can find healthy-ish recipes including meal prep recipes, Instant Pot recipes, air fryer recipes, and lightened-up family favorites! Follow along for easy, straightforward recipes for any cooking level.

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