This homemade Best Chicken Wing Sauce is the perfect combination of flavor and spicy heat. Plus, because you are making it yourself, you can control the level of heat. Simply hold back on the cayenne and Tabasco if you like it milder or add more for an added punch to this dipping sauce for chicken wings.
This recipe for the Best Chicken Wing Sauce is just as good as that sauce from your favorite restaurant.
This buffalo chicken sauce is great for so many things, such as my Buffalo Chicken Puffs, Easy Buffalo Chicken Nachos, Buffalo Shrimp, my best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe or on your favorite Buffalo Chicken Sandwich recipe. It is tangy, sweet and spicy.
If you’re looking for more sauce recipes, try these Campfire Sauce, Fry Sauce and Boom Boom Sauce.
Why We Love This Buffalo Chicken Marinade Recipe
This buffalo sauce is so good. You will be looking for more things to put it on. It is perfect for gameday, potlucks, picnics and parties. You can make several varieties of this delicious sauce recipe. Find out more about the buffalo sauce history and variations.
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- Make Ahead: This sweet and spicy sauce takes about 40 minutes to make but can be reheated in minutes. Therefore, it is an amazing, quick option.
- Simple Ingredients: All found in pantry. Really it is 8 simple ingredients to add a spicy taste to the traditional wing sauce.
- Family Friendly: You can make several batches of this recipe with different heat levels.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Freeze for future use.
Ingredient Notes for the Best Buffalo Sauce
- Hot Sauce: Use your favorite hot sauce, Frank’s Hot Sauce is great for this recipe.
- Sauce: Two cans of tomato sauce.
- Soup: Tomato soup.
- Butter: It gives it a thick and rich sauce.
- Tabasco: As much or as little sauce as you like.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions for the Best Buffalo Wing Sauce
You can add or subtract things for this homemade chicken wing sauce. Make some Chunky Blue Cheese Sauce or Easy Buffalo Ranch Dip.
- Ingredient variation: Chili sauce and Lime juice add a nice kick or try some garlic powder and some sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Ingredient substitution: Spicy tomato juice or tomato paste for the soup.
- Cooking variation: You can cook on the grill, stovetop, oven, or air fryer using this buffalo sauce at home.
How to Make the Best Chicken Wings Sauce Recipe
When you want a spicy sauce for your favorite foods then this sauce is for you. Top your chicken sandwiches with this amazing Frank’s red hot chicken sauce.
These are the basic steps for making Buffalo Chicken Sauce. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Mix
First, in a large pot combine the bottle of Frank’s Hot Sauce, tomato sauce, tomato soup, butter, Cayenne pepper, Tabasco, and Brown sugar. Then stir often.
Step 2: Cook
Next, simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Finally, use on whatever you like or store in an airtight jar in the fridge until ready to serve.
Recipe FAQs for the Classic Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce
Expert Tips for Making This Best Chicken Wing Sauce Recipe
- Add Different Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar in place of the traditional white vinegar for this barbecue sauce.
- Variation tip: Fresh garlic will add some flavor to the best wing sauce.
- Dietary consideration tip: Feel free to add any spices that you enjoy, try celery salt, lemon pepper, red pepper, or more cayenne pepper, etc. to your favorite sauce.
What to Serve with the Best Chicken Wing Sauce
- Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Buffalo Chicken Empanadas
- Hot Wing Pizza
Best Chicken Wing Sauce
Ingredients
- 23 ounces Hot sauce, bottle of Frank’s Hot Sauce
- 30 ounces Tomato sauce
- 10 ¾ ounces Tomato soup
- 16 tablespoons Butter, 2 sticks
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon Tabasco
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot combine all of the ingredients and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
Expert Tips
- Add Different Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar in place of the traditional white vinegar for this barbecue sauce.
- Variation tip: Fresh garlic will add some flavor.
- Dietary consideration tip: Feel free to add any spices that you enjoy, try celery salt, lemon pepper, red pepper or more cayenne pepper etc.
llove it on boneless chicken.
This looks awesome!