By Becky Hardin
Updated Jun 24, 2025
This Homemade Buffalo Sauce recipe is super easy and quick to make. I love that it’s hot and tasty, and takes my Buffalo wings to the next level. I like to use this delicious Buffalo wing sauce on other recipes or as a dip with my favorite appetizers!
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“Absolutely the best wing sauce ever. I have tried many but this is the “awesome sauce” 😊” -Chrissy
Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Homemade Buffalo Sauce is the best way to make Buffalo wings at home. I developed this 15-minute Buffalo sauce recipe to be super simple. I can easily whip up a batch before I get the Buffalo wings going. This easy homemade Buffalo sauce is spicy, tangy, and ready in minutes—perfect for wings, dips, and more!
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- ▢ 4 tbsp unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ▢ ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- ▢ 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce optional
- ▢ 2 tbsp dark brown sugar maple syrup or agave work well too
- ▢ 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ▢ Serve with Buffalo Wings! (click for recipe)
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Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until combined. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use. 4 tbsp unsalted butter, ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce, 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce, 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Homemade Buffalo Sauce Step by Step
Combine and heat: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp (½ stick) of unsalted butter over low heat. Add ½ cup of Frank’s RedHot Sauce, 1 tbsp of Tabasco sauce, 2 tbsp of dark brown sugar, and 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar and whisk until combined. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
Serve and enjoy: Serve with wings, veggies, use it as a dipping sauce for just about any appetizer you can dream of, or as a spread for sandwiches!
How to Store
This homemade Buffalo sauce recipe should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 1 week. Simply reheat in a saucepan set over low heat.
Freeze in an airtight container (you can separate it into individual portions) for up to 6 months. Toss into a hot pan to melt, or let larger portions thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using.
Serving Suggestions
This is the perfect sauce to use on all of your baked chicken wings . You can also mix it into Buffalo chicken pasta salad , use it on Buffalo chicken meatballs , or use it as a dip for other appetizers like avocado egg rolls or chicken tenders . The possibilities are endless.
More Homemade Sauce Recipes To Try
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Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe
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Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (½ stick)
- ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce
- 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce optional
- 2 tbsp dark brown sugar maple syrup or agave work well too
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- Serve with Buffalo Wings! (click for recipe)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until combined. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use. 4 tbsp unsalted butter, ½ cup Frank’s RedHot Sauce, 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce, 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
