Vegan Buffalo Sauce
That tangy, buttery heat you love on wings doesn't have to come with dairy holding it back. This sauce comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop — vegan butter melted down and whisked with hot sauce, a splash of white vinegar, and a warm blend of garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. The result is glossy, bold, and deeply satisfying, with an optional pinch of cayenne if you want to dial the heat all the way up. Most store-bought buffalo sauces sneak in butter or other animal-derived ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bottle. The key is keeping the heat low and steady — you want the sauce to steam gently and come together smooth without boiling off that bright, punchy flavor. It makes enough to coat a generous spread for a crowd of eight, and it stores beautifully in a jar once cooled. Drizzle it over cauliflower, toss it with crispy tofu, or use it as a dipping sauce — this one earns a permanent spot in your fridge.
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8 servings
- ½ cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot)
- 4 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- 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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