Creamy buffalo sauce is an incredibly versatile sauce. It's thick and zesty sauce, perfect for tossing with wings, smothering over baked chicken breasts, or drizzling onto veggies.
With a robust flavor profile that combines spicy and tangy notes along with smooth creaminess, buffalo dipping sauce packs quite the punch - so it’s sure to bring extra zest to whatever you serve it on.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe for creamy buffalo chicken wing sauce is the perfect way to add a little extra flavor to your wings. It's made with a combination of hot sauce, seasonings, and butter which gives it a rich, creamy flavor that's perfect for dipping.
- Easy to make. You only need a few ingredients, and the whole process takes about 10 minutes.
- Versatile. You can use this sauce for chicken wings, chicken tenders, pulled chicken or pork, or even as a buffalo BBQ sauce.
- Customizable. You can adjust the amount of heat to your liking by using less of, or a less spicy hot sauce.
- Delicious. The combination of hot sauce, butter, and seasonings is simply irresistible with chicken wings, drumsticks, and other foods.
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Creamy Buffalo Sauce Ingredients
Buffalo chicken wings are a classic American appetizer or snack, and for good reason. They're crispy, juicy, and coated in a delicious, spicy sauce. Now you can make your own buffalo sauce at home!
It's easy and only takes a few ingredients.
- Butter - Unsalted or salted, either is fine.
- Frank's RedHot sauce - Or any brand of hot sauce.
- Vinegar - Apple cider or white vinegar.
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cream cheese - Optional, great for making an even creamier, thicker, dipping sauce, or buffalo BBQ sauce.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Creamy Buffalo Sauce
Buffalo chicken wings are a classic game day food, but they can be expensive to buy at the store. Why not make your own creamy buffalo dipping sauce at home?
This recipe for creamy buffalo chicken wing sauce is easy to follow and only takes a few minutes to make. You can use it on so much more than chicken wings, such as buffalo BBQ sauce, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, or Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak Hoagies.
Melt The Butter
- Add the butter to a sauce pan and melt on medium heat.
- After the butter has melted, add in the vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Blend with a whisk until sauce just starts to bubble and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to warm.
Store In Jars
- Transfer the buffalo dipping sauce to a jar such as Ball canning jar, a bail jar, or any container with a lid. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Buffalo chicken dipping sauce is perfect for dipping chicken wings, chicken tenders, or even on pizza. You can also use it as a topping for burgers, sandwiches, or wraps.
This creamy buffalo sauce recipe is perfect for any occasion, but it's especially popular during the following times of year:
- Game day: Buffalo chicken wings are a classic game day food. They're easy to eat with your hands, and they're the perfect way to get your team spirit going.
- Super Bowl: The Super Bowl is another great time to make buffalo chicken wings. They're sure to be a hit with your guests.
- Tailgating: If you're going to a tailgate party, be sure to bring buffalo chicken wings. They're the perfect finger food to enjoy while you're watching the game.
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations using this recipe for buffalo sauce.
- You can substitute any type of hot sauce for the Frank's RedHot.
- You can add 4 oz of cream cheese for an even creamier buffalo dipping sauce.
- Add sour cream and mayonnaise to make a buffalo chicken ranch salad dressing.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this creamy buffalo BBQ sauce for dipping.
Storage and Reheating
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw the sauce in the refrigerator overnight and then heat it in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through..
Tips for Success
- For even more creamy chicken buffalo sauce, melt 4 oz of softened cream cheese into the sauce pan.
- For a spicier sauce, use more hot sauce.
- For a milder sauce, use less hot sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can add other flavors to the sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey.
To reheat, thaw the sauce in the refrigerator overnight and then warm it in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
The heat level of this sauce will depend on the hot sauce you use. If you want a more intense heat, use a hotter hot sauce. If you want a milder sauce, use a milder hot sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Buffalo Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 oz Butter Unsalted or salted
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar Apple cider or white vinegar.
- 1 cup Frank's RedHot sauce Or any brand of hot sauce.
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- Cream cheese Optional
Instructions
- Add the butter to a sauce pan and melt on medium heat.4 oz Butter
- After the butter has melted, add in the hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.PS: For a thicker, creamier sauce, melt 4 oz cream cheese into the buffalo sauce.1 tablespoon Vinegar, 1 cup Frank's RedHot sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon Garlic powder, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black pepper, Cream cheese
- Blend with a whisk until sauce just starts to bubble and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to warm.
- Transfer the buffalo dipping sauce to a jar such as Ball canning jar, a bail jar, or any container with a lid. Refrigerate if not using immediately.
Notes
- For even more creamy chicken buffalo sauce, melt 4 oz of softened cream cheese into the sauce pan.
- For a spicier sauce, use more hot sauce.
- For a milder sauce, use less hot sauce.
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Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.
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