Awesome Wing Sauce
Transform your chicken wings into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this Awesome Wing Sauce! This quick and easy recipe blends the tangy heat of hot sauce with the sweet touch of honey and brown sugar, balanced by the rich, savory notes of Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika. A hint of apple cider vinegar adds just the right amount of zest, while a dash of cayenne pepper offers optional extra heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for tossing with crispy wings or serving as a bold dipping sauce. Whether you're prepping for game day or a casual dinner, this irresistible homemade wing sauce is sure to impress. Store leftovers for up to a week—if there’s any left!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely without browning.
Once the butter is melted, pour in the hot sauce and stir well to combine.
Add the honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt to the saucepan.
Whisk all the ingredients together until the brown sugar has dissolved and the mixture looks smooth.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. For more sweetness, add a little more honey. For more tanginess, add a splash of vinegar.
Once the sauce is ready, remove from heat and let it cool slightly before tossing with freshly cooked chicken wings or serving as a dipping sauce.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat gently before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 128 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
