Mainstreet Wing Sauce
Transform your chicken wings into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this irresistible Mainstreet Wing Sauce! This quick and easy recipe combines the perfect balance of tangy hot sauce, buttery richness, and a hint of sweetness from honey and brown sugar. A dash of garlic powder, smoky paprika, and optional cayenne pepper adds layers of bold, zesty flavor with a customizable level of heat. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for coating crispy wings or serving as a dipping sauce. Whether you're hosting game day or looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this homemade wing sauce will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for wing lovers craving a homemade twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Be careful not to let it brown.
Once the butter is fully melted, add the hot sauce, white vinegar, and honey to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Add the brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and ground black pepper to the mixture.
Keep stirring the mixture over low heat until all ingredients are fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, such as adding more honey for sweetness or cayenne for heat.
Once the sauce has reached your desired flavor and texture, remove it from the heat.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it to coat your cooked chicken wings or serving as a dipping sauce.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Reheat gently before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 9612 mg | 418% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 149 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.
