Vegan Buffalo Sauce

Vegan Buffalo Sauce is so luscious with a spicy kick! You only need 6 ingredients to whip up this simple homemade buffalo sauce in just a few minutes. It's dairy-free, and perfect for dipping!

VEGAN BUFFALO SAUCE RECIPE

I love hot sauce. I put it on everything! This Vegan Buffalo Sauce is perfect on crunchy tofu or cauliflower wings. It has just enough spice to please my mouth, but it's also so creamy and rich from the melted vegan butter.

This recipe is 100% vegan, but you'll never taste the difference. The key to buffalo sauce is using the perfect hot sauce with that bright red color and subtle spicy tang.

But you can't just use hot sauce to make buffalo sauce. The sauce that's famous on chicken wings is a blend of Franks Red Hot with butter, margarine, or vegan butter. My version is extra delicious with a few added seasonings too.

INGREDIENTS IN VEGAN BUFFALO SAUCE

Hot sauce: If you want the most traditional Buffalo sauce, you need to use Frank's Red Hot Original hot sauce. It's that perfect red color with just enough spice!

Vegan butter: The key to vegan buffalo sauce is melted vegan butter. It's half the sauce and makes it so much more luscious than basic hot sauce. Use your favorite brand. I like Earth Balance sticks though.

Garlic powder: Everything is better with garlic powder! It's a little sweeter than fresh garlic but adds so much to this sauce.

Paprika: This beautiful red seasoning brings an extra dash of color and a rich flavor to this homemade sauce.

Cayenne pepper: This spice is no joke! You can always use more or less cayenne pepper to your liking.

Vegan Worcestershire sauce: You only use a dash of this savory brown sauce, but it makes all the difference. Take your Buffalo sauce from basic to extraordinary with this secret ingredient.

If you have any questions about vegan buffalo sauce, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN BUFFALO SAUCE

1. First, prep all your ingredients and measure it all out.
2. Then, pour the hot sauce, vegan butter, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and vegan Worcestershire sauce into a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
3. To store this vegan Buffalo sauce, keep it in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
4. When you're ready to use this tangy, spicy sauce, spoon out what you need and keep the rest for later.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions for making vegan buffalo sauce, please see the recipe below.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH VEGAN BUFFALO SAUCE

I love this vegan buffalo sauce recipe because you can add it to anything! It's the perfect creamy hot sauce when you want a little flavor but not overwhelming heat.

Buffalo Tofu is so zesty and crisp, you'll never miss chicken wings! Toss it all or keep it on the side for a great dipping sauce.

Try tossing your favorite meatless chicken nuggets in vegan buffalo sauce to make vegan buffalo chicken bites. Dip them in ranch dressing!

Drizzle some on top of these cauliflower tacos in the air fryer! Or mix it up and make your tacos with portobello mushrooms. Either way, it's the best quick taco sauce.

Change the flavor profile of these vegan burritos with a splash of vegan buffalo sauce on the inside.

IS BUFFALO SAUCE VEGAN?

The legend of Buffalo sauce dates back to 1964 in Buffalo, New York when a local bar owner made chicken wings in a buttery hot sauce for her sons. That night, a new sauce was born.

Since Buffalo sauce is basically just hot sauce and butter, no traditional recipe is vegan. Many also have Worcestershire sauce, which contains anchovies.

However, the swaps to make vegan buffalo sauce are so simple! Ditch the dairy for a plant-based butter, and grab a vegan Worcestershire sauce.

IS FRANKS BUFFALO SAUCE VEGAN?

Franks makes a pre-mixed buttery hot sauce (wing sauce) that is already perfect to add to vegan wings or spicy potatoes. The ingredients include "natural butter flavor", and the company has confirmed that that flavoring is not made with animal products. So yes, Franks Buffalo Wing sauce is Vegan!

IS THERE SUGAR IN BUFFALO SAUCE?

My recipe for vegan buffalo sauce is sugar-free! Some like to add sugar to balance the saltiness a bit, and I'll leave that up to you. Try agave or maple syrup so that it doesn't need to dissolve.

HOW DO YOU MAKE MILD BUFFALO SAUCE?

The beauty of vegan buffalo sauce is it can be customized to any spice level! Since buffalo sauce is essentially half butter and half hot sauce, the butter really tames the spice level while leaving that beautiful tang.

You can use more vegan butter to make buffalo sauce milder, or more hot sauce to make it spicier.

You can also adjust the heat with cayenne pepper. If you're looking for a milder buffalo sauce, ditch the cayenne pepper. But if you want it even spicier, add a little extra!

CAN I MAKE BUFFALO SAUCE WITH A DIFFERENT HOT SAUCE?

Franks Red Hot sauce is pretty easy to find at grocery stores, so I suggest picking some up to make this recipe. It's got the perfect vinegar/spice level.

In a pinch, you can use tabasco or another hot sauce to make vegan buffalo sauce, it just won't be as authentic as it could be!

HOW TO STORE VEGAN BUFFALO SAUCE

Keep your spicy sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Drizzle it on everything until it's gone, then make some more!

MORE YUMMY VEGAN RECIPES

Everyone needs a go-to comfort food recipe. This vegan beef stew is the perfect cold-weather dinner packed with herbs and veggies.

Use a milder homemade sauce with this bbq tofu marinade. It adds such a great flavor to your tofu with just 6 ingredients.

Cure your meatloaf craving with this Beyond Meat Meatloaf! It tastes just like your mom's meatloaf with all plant-based ingredients.

You don't need a single egg for this vegan carbonara recipe. The super creamy sauce is made with cashews, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast.

TRY THESE OTHER TASTY VEGAN SAUCE RECIPES

• Bitchin Sauce
• Bloves Sauce
• Vegan Tartar Sauce
• Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Sauce
• Vegan BBQ Sauce
• Avocado Dressing
• Cashew Pesto

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