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Easy Sweet Buffalo Sauce

This thick, buttery sweet buffalo sauce is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in minutes and clings beautifully to wings, chicken bites, and more.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Course: condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sweet Buffalo Sauce
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • Pinch of salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  2. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly, to remove the raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly whisk in the hot sauce until smooth.
  4. Add the brown sugar, honey (if using), garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes, whisking often, until thick and glossy.
  6. Remove from heat and let sit 2 minutes to thicken further.
  7. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Simmer gently over medium-low heat and whisk to keep the sauce smooth.
  • The sauce thickens more as it cools.
  • Adjust sweetness or heat to taste before serving.