Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce Recipe
Skip takeout with this Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce Recipe using BBQ sauce, butter, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and spices.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk or spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Small bowl (for mixing ingredients)
- Basting brush (optional, for wings)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce smoky style works best
- 1/4 cup hot sauce Frank’s-style preferred
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of cayenne for extra heat
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Butter
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter gently. Don’t brown it — just melt.
Step 2: Add Sauces and Sweetener
- Add BBQ sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.
Step 3: Season the Sauce
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Simmer
- Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 8–10 minutes. Stir occasionally. It should thicken slightly and look glossy.
Step 5: Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce. Add more hot sauce for heat, brown sugar for sweetness, or vinegar for tang.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before tossing with wings.