Homemade Buffalo Sauce with Frank’s

This tangy, smoky Buffalo Sauce recipe is what foodie dreams are made of. I’ve been sharing recipes made with it for years and in this post, I share how to make it from scratch easily and how to adjust the level of spicy to the one you like.

Spicy Buffalo Sauce at Home

Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and imagine tender chicken coated with this vibrant, orange sauce that tastes like a million bucks. Amazing. Now, forget about the store-bought bottle, because this homemade buffalo sauce with Frank’s is what will make your Buffalo dreams come true!

Hot sauce and butter are the base of any buffalo sauce, but by adding a few extra ingredients you’ll enjoy the most flavorful sauce ever! Frank’s hot sauce gives this recipe that authentic Buffalo taste that makes this a favorite for chicken wings and more.

If you know me a little, you’ll know I’m all about easy recipes and this is not an exception. You can make this homemade buffalo sauce in less than 10 minutes and use it for about 2 weeks. Plus, you can customize how spicy or mild you want it. That, my friends, is totally a win!

Ingredients 

As easy as the recipe is to make, the ingredients are even more simple, and I bet you have them all on hand. The amounts are in the recipe card below, but before you run to the kitchen to make this, let’s go over the ingredients:

• Hot sauce: I use Frank’s for the most authentic buffalo sauce. Depending on how much heat you want, you can use a milder or spicier sauce.
• Butter: makes the sauce delicious, silky, and creamy.
• White vinegar: adds the right amount of acidity and tanginess.
• Worcestershire sauce: a savory note for a tastier sauce.
• Cayenne pepper: it will also determine how spicy your buffalo sauce will be.
• Garlic powder: adds an extra layer of tasty flavor.
• Smoked paprika: my favorite paprika for this sauce.
• Salt: just a bit!

Why Franks Hot Sauce Is Perfect for Homemade Buffalo Sauce 

While you can use any hot sauce to make homemade buffalo sauce, Frank’s is the perfect choice since is the one used in the original buffalo wings recipe created in the 60’s in Buffalo, New York. This 5-ingredient hot sauce gives buffalo sauce the authentic Buffalo flavor we all love!

How to Make Buffalo Sauce

If you can bring water to a simmer, then you can make this recipe. Yep, it’s that easy! This homemade buffalo sauce with Frank’s takes less than 10 minutes and yields about 3 cups. Here’s how its done:

1. Cook
   In a saucepan, you combine al the ingredients and whisk constantly until smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. That’s all!
2. Serve or store
   You can use the sauce immediately in a recipe or let it cool completely before storing and serving. It lasts up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

They say that the best way to learn to make something is to see how it’s done, so make sure to check out this video:

How Long Does Homemade Buffalo Sauce Last 

Once the homemade buffalo sauce has cooled down, store it in a dressing bottle with lid and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. You have plenty of time to use it in your favorite buffalo chicken recipes!

How to Use Homemade Buffalo Sauce

I saved the best for last- all the amazing meals you can use with this homemade buffalo sauce! If there’s anything on the table that involves Buffalo sauce – you can count me in! Of course it makes a perfect match for chicken wings because, who can resist such a delight? Not me!

I also love using it for Buffalo Chicken Tacos, Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas, and Buffalo Chickpea Lettuce Cups! This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken recipe is one I make in bulk since I can use leftovers for chicken pizza, a healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad for lunch, or power-packed chicken bowls.

And what about using this sauce for parties, game nights, and easy entertaining? Of course! Try my Buffalo Chicken Sliders and this delicious Buffalo Chicken Hummus Dip, and everyone will rave about it!