Buffalo Sauce (No cook!)

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This homemade Buffalo Sauce brings all the heat and flavor you love, with a perfect balance of spicy and tangy. It’s easy to make, and you can customize it to your desired level of heat. Perfect for wings, sandwiches, or even a spicy dip for your next meal! It's naturally keto and low-carb. This would go perfect with some crispy hot wings.

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🍴Ingredients
🍳 Instructions
📋 Substitutions
🍲 Storage
⭐ Top tip
💭 FAQ
💕 Related
🍶 Pairing
Recipe
📖 Recipe
Conclusion

🍴Ingredients

Hot sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
Melted butter or neutral oil (avocado oil works well)
White vinegar
Worcestershire sauce
Garlic powder
Smoked paprika (optional)
Pinch of salt

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🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Mix

In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and fully combined.

Taste the buffalo sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 2: Serve

Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week. Shake before using if it separates.

Hint: For extra flavor, add blue cheese crumbles to make a creamy buffalo sauce.

📋 Substitutions

Dairy-Free: Use avocado oil instead of butter for a dairy-free version.
Strict Keto: Skip Worcestershire Sauce for strict keto or use a keto-friendly alternative.

🍲 Storage

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge until the butter hits the expiration date. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so just heat it gently before using.

⭐ Top tip

Double the batch and store extra in small containers for future use—great for meal prep!

💭 FAQ

What's the difference between hot sauce and buffalo sauce?

Sure! The main difference between hot sauce and Buffalo sauce is that while hot sauce is typically made from hot peppers, vinegar, and salt, Buffalo sauce has a richer, creamier flavor due to the addition of melted butter. Buffalo sauce is essentially a spicier hot sauce mixed with butter, vinegar, and seasonings like garlic powder, making it thicker and more savory. It’s perfect for dishes like Buffalo wings, sandwiches, or dips, while hot sauce is often used as a straightforward condiment for adding heat to a variety of foods.

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🍶 Pairing

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Homemade Keto Buffalo Sauce

This homemade keto Buffalo sauce brings all the heat and flavor you love, with a perfect balance of spicy and tangy. It’s easy to make, and you can customize it to your desired level of heat. Perfect for wings, sandwiches, or even a spicy dip for your next meal!

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size

Ingredients

½ cup hot sauce Frank’s RedHot recommended
¼ cup melted butter or neutral oil like avocado oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
Pinch salt

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and fully combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week. Shake before using if it separates.

Notes

Try making this a double batch and saving some in the fridge!

Conclusion

This simple homemade Buffalo sauce is perfect for adding a spicy kick to all your favorite dishes. It’s customizable to your heat level and works great as a base for many recipes.