Low Sodium Vegan Buffalo Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

This spicy, glossy sauce comes together in one small saucepan in just a few minutes flat. Melted vegan butter whisked with hot sauce, a splash of vinegar, and warm garlic and onion powder builds that classic buffalo tang without any fuss. A hit of smoked paprika deepens the flavor, and a pinch of cayenne lets you dial the heat up or down to your liking. Whisking over gentle heat keeps everything smooth and emulsified, so it clings beautifully to wings, cauliflower, or a drizzle over pizza. It thickens a bit more as it cools, making it easy to jar up and keep on hand for whenever a buffalo craving hits. With a straightforward ingredient list you can fully control, this one's a smart pick for anyone keeping an eye on added salt.

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Ingredients

8 servings

½ cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot)
Dokk's Firehouse Original Hot Sauce
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4 tbsp vegan butter
1 tsp white vinegar
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the vegan butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until fully liquid, about 1–2 minutes.
2
Add the hot sauce, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne, if using. Whisk to combine.

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