Hot Honey Sauce (Tastiest Easy 2-Minute Recipe!)
Add a kick to your favorite recipes with this Hot Honey Sauce. This golden and glossy homemade hot honey recipe elevates comfort foods like fried chicken and fries. You can even serve it over ice cream!
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, vinegar, butter, garlic powder, and cayenne (if using). Simmer 1–2 minutes, stirring, until smooth and warm.
Notes
- Storage: Let sauce cool before sealing. Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently—don’t boil—to keep it smooth.
- Substitutions: Try sriracha or gochujang instead of Frank’s. Red pepper flakes work in place of cayenne.
- Heat level: Start small with cayenne or hot sauce. Taste and adjust to your preference.
- Butter tip: Cold butter helps emulsify the sauce. Don’t skip it—it gives a smooth texture.
- Common mistake: Avoid overheating. High heat can burn the honey and cause separation.
- Serving ideas: Great on fried chicken, pizza, cheese boards, veggies, or as a glaze for meats.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg