Vegetarian Vegan Buffalo Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

This bold, tangy buffalo sauce comes together in one saucepan and delivers all the classic tang and heat you want for wings, cauliflower bites, or a drizzle over loaded nachos. Melted butter gives the sauce its glossy, rich texture, while a splash of vinegar and a hit of smoked paprika round out the flavor with real depth. Garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne build in layers of savory warmth without overpowering the classic hot sauce base. Everything whisks together smooth and steamy in just a few minutes on the stove, no fuss required. It thickens beautifully as it cools, making it easy to store in a jar for spooning over whatever you're craving. This one's a natural fit for a vegetarian kitchen, ready whenever a buffalo craving hits.

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Ingredients

8 servings

½ cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot)
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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
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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