Homemade Buffalo Sauce

5 from 7 votes

Want to know how to make the BEST Buffalo Sauce ever? You’ll just need two minutes and four ingredients, and you’ll get the most fabulous Whole30 and Keto friendly sauce of all time!

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Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe

My husband grew up near Buffalo, NY, and he’s eaten at the famous Anchor Bar, where Buffalo Wings were invented, too many times to count. These two things, he thinks, qualify him as an expert on all things Buffalo.

Chief among those things — buffalo sauce. Well, it seems like I must’ve learned a thing or two from him over the years, because this homemade Buffalo Sauce recipe gets 5/5 stars from him! It’s seriously the best homemade buffalo sauce recipe.

This homemade buffalo sauce is both spicy and buttery, and it’s pretty much the best thing of all time. One of my favorite has become this easy buffalo sauce recipe. Paired with some air fryer chicken wings, it is irresistible! It just has the perfect balance of flavors.

Honestly, even if I didn’t need a Whole30 recipe I would probably make this! It has become my favorite hot sauce and the flavor is way better than anything you can find in the grocery store. Your taste buds are guaranteed to dance with this amazing homemade buffalo wing sauce recipe.

If you like this recipe, then be sure to try out some of my other favorites like butter chicken meal prep, Keto meatballs, and sriracha hummus.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

This quick recipe easily blows store-bought sauce out of the water. What’s not to love about a spicy sweet wing sauce:

  • There are no preservatives, additives or food coloring like most sauces you find in stores. A good buffalo sauce recipes just uses real food ingredients, and nothing you don’t need! A major to perk to making your own buffalo sauce.
  • Everyone needs a solid wing sauce for game day. This one is addictively good and definitely a crowd please. I’m always asked for my recipe!
  • It’s actually super easy to make your own homemade buffalo sauce. You’ll be surprised how quickly it comes together.
  • This recipe comes together in just a couple of minutes, and it’s Whole30, Paleo, and Keto friendly, plus lactose friendly, too! You’ve GOT to try it!
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Ingredients

These few simple ingredients are all that you need to make the best buffalo sauce ever:

  • ghee
  • hot sauce
  • coconut aminos
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper, optional

Substitutions and Variations

Ghee basically tastes like a much more luxurious butter. It’s made from butter, but it’s lactose free because the milk solids have been removed. It’s also Keto, Whole30, and Paleo friendly. You can always substitute butter and use that instead, and that’ll be Keto friendly but not Paleo or Whole30 compatible, if that works better for you!

If you’re not worried about keeping this sauce Whole30, then you can choose a different sweetener and omit the dates. Honey is a great option and a touch of regular sugar would work too.

Feel free to adjust the spices and seasonings used. Flavor this however you want and make it the best buffalo sauce for your preferences. For an extra extra spicy kick, just add some cayenne pepper.

Coconut aminos are Whole30 approved and an easy way to keep the sauce from getting too salty. However, you can use low sodium soy sauce if you prefer. You can also use Worcestershire sauce in this easy recipe.

Top down close up of a glass bowl filled with the mixed buffalo sauce.

How to Serve Homemade Buffalo Sauce

You really won’t believe how easy it is to make homemade Buffalo Sauce. Here’s how to do it:

First things first — you need to warm the ghee to melt it into a liquid, because it’s solid at room temperature.

Then add everything to a bowl and mix all the ingredients together well using a whisk or fork.

That’s it, you’re ready to start using your sauce on baked chicken wings, crispy fried wings and so much more! It couldn’t be more simple and easy to make the best buffalo wing sauce ever.

How to Store Homemade Buffalo Sauce

Store the ghee in an airtight container in the fridge. I love to use these condiment bottles for all my homemade sauces and dressings!

You can store for up to 2 months, unless the expiration dates on the ghee, hot sauce, or coconut aminos come first.

Close up side view of the sauce getting drizzled on top of one chicken drumstick.

How to Use Homemade Buffalo Sauce

There are seriously SO. MANY. WAYS. to use Buffalo sauce. Drizzle it on veggies, eggs, sandwiches, wraps, buffalo chicken meatballs or anything that needs a kick!

It’s the best addition to my buffalo chicken & ranch casserole and make the best buffalo chicken marinade. For game day, I love to make slow cooker buffalo chicken dip or slow cooker buffalo chicken salad.

Buffalo chicken spaghetti squash is so tasty too! And of course crispy buffalo wings are a must-try too. The possibilities with homemade buffalo sauce are truly endless.

Tips for Success

Here’s a few simple tips to ensure that your delicious spicy sauce turns out perfect every single time:

  • There are tons of hot sauces are Whole30 and Keto compatible, but always check the ingredients label to make sure there is no sugar or other sneaky ingredients. I love Frank’s red hot sauce, but any different brand of hot sauce will do.
  • Ghee becomes solid when chilled, so the sauce will stiffen slightly at room temperature and will solidify in the refrigerator. Gently warm leftover sauce in the microwave for 15-25 seconds and give it a shake before you use it. Alternately, you can set the bottle in warm water for a few minutes before you use it.
  • Keep each essential ingredient for this recipe on hand and you can make a fresh batch of sauce whenever you need it!

FAQ

What is the difference between hot sauce and buffalo sauce?

Hot sauce really just takes peppers and vinegar to create a tart and spicy sauce. Buffalo sauce uses hot sauce in a buttery base to create a more creamy and rich sauce to toss on your favorite crispy wings and other delicious buffalo chicken wings creations.

How long will homemade buffalo sauce last?

Properly store, homemade sauce will last for 1-2 months. Just be sure that the ingredients you use don’t have an expiration date before that!

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Homemade Buffalo Sauce

This homemade buffalo sauce is spicy, buttery, and finger lickin' good! You're going to love making homemade wings for game day now.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Laura Miner

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup ghee
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons coconut aminos
  • 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper OPTIONAL

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Instructions

  • Gently warm the ghee just until it becomes fully melted and liquid. You can do this by warming it in the microwave in a small dish for 30 seconds at a time, or in a small saucepan on the stovestop over low heat.
  • In a medium bowl, add the hot sauce, melted ghee, garlic powder and coconut aminos. Mix with a fork or whisk until combined and serve.

Notes

To Store: Store the ghee in an airtight container at in the fridge. I love to use these condiment bottles for all my homemade sauces and dressings! You can store for up to 2 months, unless the expiration dates on the ghee, hot sauce, or coconut aminos come first.
To Use: Ghee becomes solid when chilled, so the sauce will stiffen slightly at room temperature and will solidify in the refrigerator. Gently warm it in the microwave for 15-25 seconds and give it a shake before you use it. Alternately, you can set the bottle in warm water for a few minutes before you use it.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5ounce | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.05mg
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  1. 5 stars
    I don’t typically care for buffalo sauce but made this for a recipe tonight and it was perfect!! My husband loved it too. I did a blind taste test for him (he loves buffalo sauce) and we had a store bought one here (which I thought was gross) so I had him try both, and this recipe won! 🙂 Thank you!

    1. Elle, this is amazing!!! My buffalo loving husband and yours would probably be best friends. Thanks for taking the time to share! -Laura