Buffalo chicken wings
Ever wonder what buffalo chicken sauce really is? Or maybe the dilemma for you is how to get your wings to sing? Well, you have a treat coming! Here at The Chilli Workshop, we just love all things spicy. Now, though, we are totally obsessed with the subject of Buffalo sauce. So let’s take a little journey back to 1964. Just imagine this: late at night in Buffalo, New York. Teressa Bellissimo, co-owner of the Anchor Bar, whips something up to feed her son and his buddies. She takes some chicken wings, tosses them in some spicy sauce, and—just like that—the Buffalo wing is born. What about the sauce? Well, here comes the interesting part: Teressa’s recipe was a secret from day one. Yet food enthusiasts and chefs did crack the code over the years to make this tangy spicy delight we get to enjoy today.
A late-night snack has grown into a worldwide sensation: Buffalo hot wings sauce isn’t just for wings anymore. It’s on pizzas, mixed into dips, and even pops up on sophisticated restaurants’ menus. In the UK, we’ve opened our arms wide to this American classic. In The Chilli Workshop, we have been watching it grow in popularity. No longer is it a takeaway staple, but more and more people are looking to create their buffalo chicken sauce recipe in the home kitchen. But pray tell, what is this flavour bomb? At the core, buffalo chicken sauce is a zesty mix of hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and spices. It is named after its birthplace, Buffalo, New York—not the animal! This is the secret sauce for killer wings, but it is so much more versatile than that.
Ever wondered how to make buffalo chicken sauce from scratch? At The Chilli Workshop, we tried our hand at making a sauce that tickles your tinglies. It is fantastically balanced with heat, tang, and richness in all the right proportions. This is the perfect sauce for that big game night you’re planning, or just to jazz up your midweek dinner. It’s dead easy to make with just things you probably have in your kitchen. Plus, way tastier than anything you’d buy in a bottle. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your saucepan, and let’s get cooking! Trust us, once you try this homemade buffalo hot wings sauce, you’ll never go back to store-bought.
- Serving size: 42 ml
- Calories: 98
- Fat: 9.8 grams
- Saturated fat: 6.3g
- Unsaturated fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 1.4g
- Sugar: 0g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 644mg
- ⅔ cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot is a classic, but use your fave)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Don't rush it - slow and steady wins the race!
- Once the butter's melted, pour in the hot sauce. Give it a good stir.
- Add the vinegar, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix it all up.
- Let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Keep an eye on it and stir occasionally.
- Give it a taste. Add salt if needed. Want it spicier? Chuck in more hot sauce!
- Take it off the heat and let it cool a bit. It'll thicken up as it cools.
Watching your waistline? We hear you. Try substituting butter for Greek yogurt or low-fat butter for that creamy texture without the guilt. Remember, cooking is supposed to be fun! Don’t sweat it if your first attempt isn’t perfect. Keep on experimenting, and you will find your buffalo sauce sweet spot in no time. Got questions? At The Chilli Workshop, we are always up for a good chat about the spicy stuff. Drop us a line if you get stuck or just want to share your buffalo sauce adventures. Ready to spice up your life? Then give buffalo sauce a go! Your taste buds will thank you for it.