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Making Buffalo Sauce at home is so simple and only takes 2 ingredients. With this easy recipe, you'll never buy it again!
Buffalo Sauce is a staple when it comes to various recipes, and it's definitely one of the most popular sauces. While popular to serve on chicken wings, it's also super tasty on the classic Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Air Fryer Buffalo Wings or Instant Pot Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Buffalo Chicken Loaded Fries, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Air Fryer Chicken Wings and in Buffalo Chicken Lasagna just to name a few!
If you've never made Buffalo Sauce at home, you'll be shocked to see how easy it is!
What is Buffalo Wing Sauce?
Buffalo Wing Sauce is a milder version of straight hot sauce. The hot sauce is toned done by cutting it with melted butter, giving it a milder and smoother flavor. This allows you to eat more without having too much spice!
How to make Buffalo Sauce:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Get the ingredients together, hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot) and butter.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or in the microwave.
- Combine melted butter and hot sauce in a small bowl. Whisk well until completely blended together.
- Store in a sealed container.
How long does Homemade Buffalo Sauce Last?
The sauce should stay fresh for 1 month as long as it's in a sealed container and refrigerated. Shake it well to remix before using.
What recipes can I make to use Buffalo Sauce?
I eat buffalo sauce on pretty much everything, but these are my favorite recipes to utilize it:
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Instant Pot Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (No Oil)
- Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas (Grilled)
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Buffalo Chicken Fries
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
- Three Cheese Buffalo Fondue
- Buffalo Mashed Potato Pancakes
- Buffalo Quinoa Mac and Cheese
- Gluten Free Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
- Super Simple Buffalo Potato Wedges
- Buffalo Tofu Salad
- Buffalo Tofu Wrap
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Buffalo Chicken Tacos
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
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5 from 11 votes
Buffalo Sauce (homemade recipe)
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
3 mins
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:buffalo sauce
Servings: 12 tablespoons (¾ cup total)
Calories: 34 kcal
Ingredients
- ½cuphot sauce(such as Franks RedHot)
- ¼cupmelted butter(unsalted butter)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a saucepan or in the microwave.
Combine melted butter and hot sauce in asmall bowl.Whiskwell until completely blended together.
Store in asealed container and refrigerate for up to one month.
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Recipe Notes
This recipe makes ¾ cups of buffalo sauce or 12 tablespoons.
Nutritional Information per 1 TBS serving: 34 calories, 4g fat, 0g carbohydrates, 0g protein, 0g sugar.
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Comments
Jen
I'd put this on almost everything! So easy to whip up and a definite must for game day!Reply
Beth
My daughter made this recipe and she put this on everything! She loves this hot sauce! I'm excited to try this!Reply
Toni
I love how easy this is to make!! Thanks for the recipe!Reply
Vikki
So easy to make, and better than storebought!Reply
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
I know for sure this Buffalo Sauce would be a huge hit in my house!Reply
Amanda
I had no idea buffalo sauce was so simple! Worked perfectly for our wings!Reply
katerina @ diethood.com
We love Buffalo Sauce!! I can't wait to try this!!Reply
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
This Buffalo sauce was incredibly delicious!! YUM!Reply
Catalina
I use a lot buffalo sauce in the kitchen! Now I will make it at home!Reply
Clarity
Tip: don’t use salted butter! Ours turned out a little salty when we made the Buffalo chicken dip! Now we know 🙂Reply
Allyson
Good tip!
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john twardy
Try it with a bit of vinegar added !!
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Cruise girl
This is a GREAT recipe!!! My mom always used it however if you like garlic like my family…her secret was to add lots (to your taste) of minced fresh garlic to the butter as it is melting then add the Frank’s Hot Sauce (not the wing sauce) and whisk or stir in well! Yummy yummy!Reply
