Chicken Wing Sauce – Spend With Pennies

May 20, 2022

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This easy homemade recipe for chicken wing sauce will warm up any get-together!

Whether it’s football or Friday night, everyone loves chicken wings. Since it’s already got a hot and spicy base like Frank’s Red-Hot Sauce, chicken wing sauce can be made in minutes with some butter and a kick of garlic and vinegar!

A Favorite Hot Chicken Wing Sauce

Buffalo chicken wing sauce has butter to make a creamier sauce that clings to the outside of the wings.
The addition of garlic and vinegar up the flavor and this sauce is FAST to make.
Make it mild (use mild hot sauce) for the kiddies to dip their chicken nuggets in or make it extra hot!
Don’t forget to serve buffalo chicken wings with a platter of carrot and celery sticks and a side of Homemade Ranch Dressing for extra dipping.

Ingredients & Variations

BUTTER – Butter makes this sauce super smooth and it helps the sauce to cling to the wings as the butter cools.

FRANK’S HOT SAUCE – Frank’s created their signature sauce in 1920 and their famous Buffalo wings in 1964 and it’s our first choice (and usually so much better than store brands). Want it hotter? Add a few drops of Tabasco, Tapatio, Cholula, or Crystal’s.

SEASONINGS – Garlic adds a deeper flavor to wing sauce and a splash of vinegar (optional) gives it a tangy punch. Garlic powder can be used in place of fresh garlic. If vinegar isn’t available, lemon juice can work.

VARIATIONS – Stir in a tablespoon or so of honey or maple syrup for a sweet hot wing. Add a couple of teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce for some extra oomph.

PRO TIP: If time permits, whip the butter in a personal blender before adding to the pan. The additional air whipped into the butter will prevent it from separating.

How to Make Chicken Wing Sauce

This simple recipe is a keeper because any of the ingredients can be adjusted for flavor or heat index.

Cook garlic in butter until fragrant.
Add hot sauce and optional vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
Remove from heat and allow to cool before using.

How to Use Chicken Wing Sauce

Cook chicken wings, drumsticks, thighs, or tenders until they are crispy, and then toss them in a big bowl with a generous amount of chicken wing sauce. To use as a marinade, gently toss raw wings in flour and then wing sauce. Refrigerate for at least an hour and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Brush on more sauce, if desired.

Tips

Be careful not to overcook the garlic or it will give the sauce a bitter aftertaste.
Whisking the sauce instead of stirring it will help it blend more easily.
Honey is a great way to add sweetness.
Look for a mild hot sauce or buffalo sauce to tame the heat.
Freeze portions of wing sauce in ice cube trays and then store the cubes in a freezer bag. Pop one out to add to sour cream or Creamy Cheese Sauce, or use it to liven up a Stir Fry or an Omelette!