Chick Fil A Buffalo Sauce Recipe
This Chick Fil A Buffalo Sauce Recipe blends hot sauce, butter, honey, and spices for a mild, buttery buffalo sauce just like the original.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Heatproof spatula
- Glass jar or airtight container for storage
Ingredients
- ½ cup hot sauce Frank’s RedHot Original works best
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
- Pinch of salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Butter
- Place a small saucepan over low heat. Add the butter and let it melt slowly. Don’t rush this — browning the butter will change the flavor.
Step 2: Add the Hot Sauce
- Once the butter is fully melted, whisk in the hot sauce until smooth.
Step 3: Balance the Flavor
- Add honey, vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne (if using), and a small pinch of salt.
Step 4: Simmer Gently
- Let the sauce simmer on low heat for 3–5 minutes, whisking occasionally. It should thicken slightly and look glossy.
Step 5: Taste and Adjust
- Taste it. This is the fun part.
- More honey for sweetness.
- More hot sauce for tang.
- More cayenne for heat.
Step 6: Cool and Store
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Transfer to a jar or container.
- That’s it. You’re officially a sauce-maker.