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Buffalo Sauce

A quick and easy homemade buffalo sauce that elevates any dish with its spicy, tangy, and buttery goodness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce like Frank's RedHot
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for extra heat
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Heat resistant spatula

Method
 

  1. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Once melted, add the hot sauce to the saucepan and stir well.
  3. Incorporate the white vinegar into the mixture.
  4. Sprinkle in the garlic powder and stir to integrate it smoothly.
  5. If desired, add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
  6. Season the sauce with salt to taste.
  7. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

This sauce is perfect for tossing with crispy wings or as a marinade.