Low Calorie Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Low Calorie Buffalo Sauce is perfect when you want big flavor without extra fat. This sauce tastes bold, spicy, tangy, and rich, but it has very few calories.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot sauce like Frank’s
- 1 tablespoon light butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional for thickening
- 2 tablespoons water optional for cornstarch mix
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Heat the Hot Sauce
- Warm the hot sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until it starts to steam gently.
Add the Light Butter
- Add the light butter and mix well until it melts completely and blends with the hot sauce.
Add the Vinegar
- Pour in the white vinegar and whisk the sauce for a smooth and balanced tangy flavor.
Mix in the Spices
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, and a little salt. Stir gently to combine well.
Make Cornstarch Slurry
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth, with no dry lumps inside.
Thicken the Sauce
- Slowly add the slurry into the saucepan and whisk until the sauce becomes slightly thicker.
Simmer Gently
- Let the sauce simmer on low heat for one to two minutes so flavors blend perfectly.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the sauce and adjust salt, spice, or vinegar until you get your perfect flavor balance.
Cool the Sauce
- Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly before pouring into a container.
Store and Use
- Keep the sauce in a sealed jar and use it for wings, wraps, dips, or salads anytime.
Notes
- Use light butter for fewer calories but the same creamy taste.
- Add extra cayenne if you want a stronger heat level.
- Add a teaspoon of honey for a sweet and spicy version.
- Use smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
- Add lemon juice for a fresh and bright taste.
- Skip cornstarch if you prefer a thin, classic-style buffalo sauce.
- Replace vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a mild fruity flavor.