Chicken Wing Sauce
A sweet and spicy sauce for chicken wings made with hot sauce, brown sugar, and butter, ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter 115g
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar 220g
- 1 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot) 240ml
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes optional, 2g
Instructions
- Combine the unsalted butter and packed light brown sugar in a small saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the butter melts and the brown sugar completely dissolves. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Once the mixture is smooth and no sugar granules remain, remove the pan from the heat.
- Carefully pour the hot sauce and optional cayenne pepper into the saucepan.
- Whisk the mixture until the sauce is fully combined, smooth, and glossy.
- Let the sauce cool for a few minutes. It will thicken as it cools.
- Toss with fully cooked chicken wings to coat them evenly before serving.
Notes
This recipe makes enough sauce to generously coat about 2 pounds (900g) of cooked chicken wings.
For a milder sauce, omit the optional cayenne pepper. For a spicier sauce, you can add more to your liking.
Food Safety: Always cook chicken wings to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness before tossing with the sauce.