Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Sauces Wing Sauce Recipes Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce 4.8 (927) 716 Reviews 124 Photos If you know someone from Buffalo, they know someone who told them the secret ingredients to the Anchor Bar's famous Buffalo chicken wings. I know people from Buffalo. This is my version of Buffalo sauce, as described to me many years ago, over almost as many beers. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on October 10, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 124 124 124 124 Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Everyone needs a good Buffalo sauce recipe in their back pocket. Once you try Chef John's tried-and-true Buffalo sauce (inspired by the original recipe from Buffalo, New York), you'll never go back to the bottled stuff. What Is Buffalo Sauce? Buffalo sauce and hot sauce are not the same thing. Hot sauce is a spicy blend of cayenne pepper, vinegar, and salt. Buffalo sauce, meanwhile, is hot sauce that's been enhanced with butter and other ingredients. Buffalo sauce is much richer and smoother than regular hot sauce. It's used as a dipping sauce or a condiment. Of course, Buffalo sauce is most commonly associated with chicken wings. Why Is It Called Buffalo Sauce? So where does the name come from? It has nothing to do with bison. The spicy sauce was named after its birthplace: Buffalo, New York. Who Invented Buffalo Sauce? Teressa Bellissimo, owner of Anchor Bar, invented Buffalo sauce in 1964. At the time, chicken wings were usually thrown out or used to make stock for soup. When Bellissimo's son asked her to prepare a late-night snack for his friends, she deep-fried the wings and tossed them in a buttery hot sauce. Thus, Buffalo wings (and Buffalo sauce) were born. Is Buffalo Sauce Spicy? It can be! Buffalo sauce is usually available in mild, medium, and hot options. When you make homemade Buffalo sauce, you have the ability to control the spiciness level — use more cayenne pepper if you like it hot or less if you prefer milder flavors. 50 Delicious Ways to Use Buffalo Sauce Buffalo Sauce Ingredients Homemade Buffalo sauce comes together surprisingly quickly with just a few ingredients. Here's what you'll need to make the best Buffalo sauce of your life: Hot SauceA hot, cayenne-pepper sauce (such as Frank's or Crystal) is the spicy base for this classic Buffalo sauce. ButterButter adds a velvety smooth richness. It also balances the flavors of the other ingredients. VinegarWhite vinegar lends welcome acidity and a pleasant tanginess. Worcestershire Sauce, Cayenne, and Garlic PowderWorcestershire sauce deepens the flavor, cayenne pepper turns up the heat, and garlic powder adds a powerful bite. How to Make Buffalo Sauce Anyone can make restaurant-worthy Buffalo sauce at home. Seriously — it's as simple as combining all the ingredients in a pot, bringing it to a simmer, and whisking until the sauce is nice and thick. Find the full recipe below for detailed, step-by-step instructions that'll make the process a breeze. How to Store Buffalo Sauce Store homemade Buffalo sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. You may have to shake up or stir refrigerated Buffalo sauce, as the ingredients have a tendency to separate over time. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "This is a terrific sauce," according to Tim Anderson. "You can mess around with the heat via the cayenne, but I like it as it is. The vinegar and butter really bring balance to it." "This sauce is perfect," according to Abby215. "So easy to make and exactly what a wing sauce should be — the perfect blend of tangy and spicy. And, if you bake your wings, the butter really helps with the crispiness. Delicious — thanks Chef John!! "You cannot go wrong with this wing sauce if you make sure to use Frank's as your base," says BARCHAM. "It is easy to adjust the heat level by the amount of butter you add to the mix. I usually add some paprika for a bit of a flavor boost and sometimes a few drops of liquid smoke to finish things off." Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings ⅔ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot) ½ cup cold unsalted butter 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder salt to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine hot sauce, butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt in a pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer while stirring with a whisk. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios As soon as the liquid begins to bubble on the sides of the pot, remove from heat, stir with the whisk, and set aside for use. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 2,322 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 104 Calories 12g Fat 0g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 104 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 7g 37% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 576mg 25% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 0g Protein 0g 0% Vitamin C 14mg 16% Calcium 5mg 0% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 33mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.