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Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dave’s Hot Chicken Sauce Recipe
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup of hot sauce I prefer Frank’s RedHot for its balanced heat and flavor
  • 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon of honey to add a touch of sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for a bit of acidity
  • 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mixing the Base: I mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce in a medium-sized bowl. You need to mix these two things well to make sure the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Adding some flavor: Then, I put in the cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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  • These spices make the sauce tasty by giving it a strong and rich flavor. I mix the ingredients until the spices are spread out evenly.
  • Balancing Flavors: To make the taste right, I add honey, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to balance the spiciness. The honey makes it a little sweet and goes well with the spiciness, while the lemon juice makes it taste fresh and tangy. The Worcestershire sauce adds a special flavor that brings all the ingredients together. Once again, I mix well to make sure it's all the same texture.
  • Flavoring: Then, I try the sauce and add salt and pepper to make it taste good. I sometimes put more cayenne pepper if I want more spice.
  • Resting Time: I have found that waiting for at least 30 minutes before serving the sauce helps the flavors mix nicely. If I can, I make the sauce ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a day. The wait is worth it because the flavors get stronger and tastier as time goes by.

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