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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!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Cook Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 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.
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    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

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