Wingapalooza Sauce
Get ready to elevate your chicken wings to legendary status with this zesty and flavorful Wingapalooza Sauce! Bursting with the perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness, this homemade sauce combines classic hot sauce, a touch of honey, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for that crave-worthy kick. Smoky paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper add layers of spice, while a hint of soy sauce and brown sugar round out the flavor profile with richness and depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce clings beautifully to wings and makes a delicious partner to your favorite dipping sides. Perfect for game day or any wing-worthy occasion, Wingapalooza Sauce is sure to be the star of your next snack spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Instructions
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until fully melted but not browned.
Once the butter is melted, add the hot sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar. Whisk well to ensure the spices dissolve and the sauce is smooth.
Stir in the soy sauce to add a depth of flavor and balance the tanginess of the vinegar and hot sauce.
Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it slightly thickens.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed (add more honey for sweetness, cayenne for heat, or vinegar for tang).
Remove the pan from heat and let the sauce cool for a couple of minutes before tossing with freshly cooked chicken wings.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Wingapalooza Sauce-coated wings with your favorite dipping sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 9227 mg | 401% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
*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.
