Habanero Wing Sauce

Spice up your next wing night with this bold and flavorful Habanero Wing Sauce! Bursting with the fiery heat of fresh habanero peppers, this homemade sauce is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of honey and the tang of apple cider vinegar. Sautéed garlic and savory soy sauce add depth, while a touch of ground cayenne pepper ensures a lingering heat that wing lovers crave. The silky base of melted butter ties it all together, creating a velvety, irresistible coating for your crispy chicken wings. Whether you’re hosting game day or craving a kick of spice, this quick and easy sauce—ready in just 30 minutes—promises to deliver a bold, finger-licking experience. Use it fresh or store it for up to a week for whenever those spicy cravings strike!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fresh habanero peppers
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Carefully deseed and roughly chop the habanero peppers. Use gloves to avoid irritation, as habaneros are very spicy.

Step 2

Mince the garlic cloves finely or press them using a garlic press.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until fully liquefied.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1–2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped habanero peppers and cook for another 2–3 minutes, allowing their flavors to release.

Step 6

Add the honey, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and water to the saucepan. Stir everything together until fully combined.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for 10–12 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes.

Step 9

Transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids and ensure the blender lid is vented to release steam.

Step 10

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more honey for sweetness or extra vinegar for tanginess.

Step 11

Use the sauce immediately to toss with freshly cooked chicken wings, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	318.6 grams (318.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	618

Total Fat 48.50g	62%
Saturated Fat 28.10g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 1900mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 51.00g	19%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 43.10g
Protein 3.80g	8%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 44mg	3%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 370mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.6%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 31.1%