A quick mix of the ingredients and you’ll be enjoying this delicious sauce on everything!

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I was amazed at how delicious this sauce is. I used it on wings and chicken breast and loved it. It’s going to be a mainstay in our house!

Mark

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A thick and tangy low carb buffalo sauce

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Ingredients notes and tips

This homemade version is a more flavorful take on classic vinegar based buffalo sauce that we perfected through our recipe testing. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Hot sauce – We prefer Frank’s Red Hot classic sauce. It is the perfect base for this recipe.
  • Ghee – Adds in some buttery flavor.
  • Nutritional yeast – Gives the sauce a “cheesy” flavor and thickens it up a bit.
  • Lemon juice – This helps to smooth out the vinegar flavor from the hot sauce.
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This keto buffalo sauce is a little thicker with the addition of nutritional yeast and seasonings.

Is this a good buffalo wing sauce?

The answer is yes, absolutely! We like to slather this sauce all over our easy air fryer chicken wings.

It also goes really well with shredded chicken. Check out this insanely easy Instant Pot buffalo chicken for a recipe to try.

The sauce is even great on cauliflower. For another easy air fryer recipe, check out this air fryer buffalo cauliflower.

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Store this homemade sauce in the fridge. It will last 1-2 months.
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We hope you love this recipe as much as we do!

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Easy Homemade Keto Buffalo Sauce

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 8 (2 tbsp per serving)
This easy 5-minute homemade keto buffalo sauce is the best sauce for wings, dips or any low-carb appetizer. Only 6 ingredients!
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup hot sauce, (like Frank's Red Hot)
  • 2 tbsp ghee, (or coconut oil for dairy free)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice, (about 1/2 lemon, can sub apple cider vinegar)
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

Microwave instructions:

  • Melt ghee in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to liquify.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together in a jar. Cover with a lid and shake to mix.

Stovetop instructions:

  • Add ghee to a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add in the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and place in an airtight jar or container.

Storing notes:

  • Store keto buffalo sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 months. It will thicken slightly in the fridge and can be reheated if desired.

Last Step:

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Notes

  • Nutrition details provided are per serving and an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet. See our full nutrition information disclosure here. 
Calories: 44kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Fiber: 1g
Course: Sauce
Author: Justin Winn
Cuisine: American
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