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    Keto buffalo sauce

    Published: Mar 24, 2021 · Updated: May 5, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Quick to whisk together, this sugar-free keto buffalo sauce is a tangy, sweet, and spicy gluten-free sauce that you can have with a variety of dishes - like chicken wings, chicken tenders, or roasted cauliflower bites.

    A glass jar filled with freshly made buffalo sauce, cucumber stick are lying on the background.
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    • What to serve with hot sauce
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    Ingredients and substitutes

    Garlic – Use fresh pressed garlic for an amazing flavor and extra smooth consistency.  

    Butter – I use unsalted butter to make my low carb buffalo sauce recipe. 

    Hot sauce – Frank’s Red Hot Original Sauce or Tabasco Buffalo-style Hot Sauce will be a perfect choice for this keto sauce.

    Coconut aminos and sweetener – Usually, buffalo sauce takes its sweetness from brown sugar or honey, but we don’t want to use those. So, those who like their hot buffalo sauce less sweet can add just one tablespoon of coconut aminos, while those who prefer it on the sweeter side can add an optional 2-3 teaspoons of sweetener. If you’re planning to store your sauce after making it, I highly recommend using an allulose sweetener, as it doesn’t crystalize after cooling down and is perfect for all types of sauces that need some sweetness. 

    Vinegar – Frank’s Hot Sauce and Tabasco Buffalo Style Sauce have some vinegar in them, but since we dissolve everything with butter, I like to add a little bit extra white wine vinegar to regain all that tanginess. 

    Salt, pepper, and paprika – Salt is a must, but pepper and paprika are not. However, fragrant black pepper and smoked paprika won’t hurt; they will add more dimensions to the flavor.

    Step by step directions

    Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. When melted, add the garlic and cook until golden.

    Add the hot sauce, coconut aminos, sweetener (optional), paprika, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Mix well. Bring to a light simmer. Then, add the butter and cook until completely melted and well combined with the rest of the ingredients, but not yet simmering.

    4 images collage picture showing how to make keto buffalo sauce.

    Remove from the heat and serve in a bowl or use it to make buffalo chicken wings or tenders. For a very smooth consistency, remove the solids by straining the sauce through a sieve.

    Carbs in keto buffalo sauce

    You can divide this easy keto sauce into 4 generous servings with around 1g net carbs per serving.

    What to serve with hot sauce

    Obviously you need to make buffalo wings with this homemade buffalo sauce. Luckily I have the right recipe for you >> BAKED KETO BUFFALO WINGS! Don't like chicken wings? No worries, I’ve got your back! You can make these delicious BUFFALO KETO CHICKEN TENDERS instead. Or if you don't like chicken, try my SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER BITES. You’ll just need to replace the spicy sauce with our keto-friendly buffalo sauce!

    FAQ

    Is keto buffalo sauce spicy?

    Yes, it is! The main ingredient is a hot sauce which predominantly consists of cayenne pepper. However, you can definitely adjust the spiciness by adding a little bit less hot sauce or adding a little bit more butter when making this buffalo wing sauce.

    How to store buffalo sauce

    Store it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week.

    Can I freeze buffalo wing sauce?

    Yes, you can! Cool it down completely after cooking, place it in an air-tight container, and freeze it for up to 3 months. Before using, thaw in the fridge overnight. If it splits, gently heat it in a saucepan while whisking vigorously until slightly hot, but not simmering.

    Buffalo sauce in a glass jar, silver spoon spooning out some sauce.

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    Close up shot of a freshly made sugar-free buffalo sauce in a glass jar, fresh garlic and cucumber sticks are lying around.

    Keto buffalo sauce

    Quick to whisk together, this sugar-free keto buffalo sauce is a tangy, sweet, and spicy gluten-free sauce that you can have with a variety of dishes - like chicken wings, chicken tenders, or roasted cauliflower bites.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Sauces and condiments
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gluten-free sauce, Keto sauce, Spicy sauce
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 109kcal
    Author: Anna

    Equipment

    • Saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 2 clove garlic, pressed
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • ⅓ cup 85g hot sauce, such as Frank’s
    • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 2-3 teaspoon allulose sweetener optional
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoon white wine vinegar

    Serving ideas

    • Baked keto buffalo wings
    • Buffalo keto chicken tenders
    • Spicy roasted cauliflower bites

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. When melted, add the garlic and cook until golden.
    • Add the hot sauce, coconut aminos, sweetener (optional), paprika, salt pepper, and vinegar, then mix well. Bring to a light simmer. Then, add the butter and cook until completely melted and well combined with the rest of the ingredients, but not simmering.
    • Remove from the heat and serve in a bowl or use it to make buffalo chicken wings or tenders. For a very smooth consistency, remove the solids by straining the sauce through a sieve.

    Notes

    NET CARB: 1g
    If you use sweetener and you’re planning to store the sauce after making it, use allulose sweetener to prevent the crystallization of the sauce.
    If you’re planning on using all the sauce right away, use the sweetener of your choice. I recommend a blend of erythritol and stevia from Sukrin as it has very little aftertaste.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto buffalo sauce
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
    Calories 109 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Potassium 21mg1%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Vitamin A 555IU11%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 6mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    Comments

    1. Jo says

      May 03, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      5 stars
      I used swerve instead of allulose and it turned out great. Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Anna says

        May 03, 2021 at 6:57 pm

        You're welcome, Jo!

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