Sticky, slightly spicy and irresistible, this Hot Honey Sauce hits every craving in one quick stir. With just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes you’ll have the most addictive dipping sauce for all your chicken, shrimp, and veggies recipes.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Hot Honey Sauce Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredients for Hot Honey Sauce
• 🔪 How to Make Hot Honey Sauce
• 💡 Tips
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴 Tasty Ways To Use Homemade Hot Honey Sauce
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• How Spicy Is This Hot Honey Sauce?
• Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
• Is it Safe to Serve This Sauce Cold?
• Does it Taste Good on Its Own as a Dip?
• 🍽️ More Sauce Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Hot Honey Sauce Recipe

• Sticky sweet sauce with bold flavor
• Has just the right amount of heat
• Easy to make with only 4 ingredients in less than 5 minutes
• Perfect dipping sauce for chicken, shrimp, veggies and more
• Sugar-free and low carb

This is the sauce I didn’t know I needed until I tried it drizzled over crispy chicken. It’s sweet, glossy, just the right amount of spicy, and super easy to make. We’re talking one bowl, one minute in the microwave and you’re done.

The combo of hot sauce and honey sounds simple. But, when it’s swirled with melted butter and a pinch of red pepper flakes, it's transformed into total goodness. The texture is absolute perfection and you’ll be looking for new things to dunk in it. Drizzle it on wings, dip your shrimp, or spoon it over roasted Brussels sprouts, there’s no wrong move here.

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🛒 Ingredients for Hot Honey Sauce

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

• Hot sauce (or buffalo wing sauce): Use homemade or your favorite brand. Some are more tangy, some more smoky.
• Sugar-free honey (or honey): Adds that signature sticky sweetness. Use sugar-free to keep it low carb.
• Butter: Butter gives the sauce its rich, glossy finish and helps mellow out the heat.
• Red pepper flakes: Just the right kick. You can always start with less and add more to taste.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Microwave safe bowl
• Whisk

🔪 How to Make Hot Honey Sauce

Add all the ingredients into a microwave-safe bowl.

Heat in the microwave for 1 minute.

Remove and whisk until well combined.

Serve with your favorite chicken, seafood, veggies and more.

💡 Tips

• Use a microwave-safe bowl with high sides so it doesn’t bubble over.
• Whisk well after heating to fully combine the butter and honey with the hot sauce.
• If it starts to separate while sitting, just give it a quick stir to bring it back.
• Let it cool slightly before serving so it thickens a bit.
• Taste after mixing and adjust the pepper flakes if you want more or less heat.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat gently in the microwave and whisk to combine if it separates.

Freezer: You can also freeze it in a small sealed container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat before using.

🍴 Tasty Ways To Use Homemade Hot Honey Sauce

Seafood: Hot Honey Sauce is a fun way to add a bold, buttery twist to seafood favorites.

• Chili Lime Shrimp: The tangy lime and smoky heat pair perfectly with a drizzle of hot honey.
• Air Fryer Asian Shrimp Skewers: Brush with hot honey after cooking for a sticky-sweet finish.
• Baked Asian Salmon: This sauce is perfect with this baked salmon in foil.

Chicken: Hot Honey and chicken were made for each other. Use it as a glaze, drizzle, or dip.

• Oven Roasted Chicken: Swap the optional honey glaze with hot honey for extra kick.
• Baked Chicken Wings: Toss in the sauce for a bold, spicy-sweet finish.
• Honey BBQ Chicken Wings: A glossy, finger-licking upgrade with your version of honey sauce.

Pork & Meats: This sauce caramelizes beautifully on pork and beef and even bacon.

• Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin:  Brush on hot honey during the last few minutes of roasting.
• Oven Cooked Bacon: Use as a dip or glaze for crispy, salty bites.
• Grilled Beef Kebabs: These juicy skewers of marinated steak, peppers, onions, and mushrooms love a light brush of Hot Honey just as they come off the grill.
• Beef Stir Fry: Swap the sugar-free honey in the sauce for your Hot Honey and enjoy an extra layer of buttery, spicy shine on the tender beef.

Veggies & Sides: Even the simplest veggie sides shine with a little Hot Honey Sauce.

• Oven Roasted Broccoli: Drizzle on right before serving.
• Roasted Corn and Poblano Salsa: Stir in hot honey for a spicy-sweet kick.
• Brussels Sprouts or Asparagus: Add a light coat of sauce for that caramelized edge.

Appetizers: Add a finishing touch to these low-carb snacks and starters.

• Whipped Ricotta Toast: This sauce makes the spicy version even better.
• Deviled Eggs: Add a dot on top for a surprising sweet-heat finish.
• Avocado Shrimp Bites: These tender shrimp on creamy guacamole and cucumber take on a whole new life drizzled with your Hot Honey Sauce.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Pepper: Swap the pepper flakes for a few dashes of cayenne if you want a smoother heat.

• Vinegar: Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra zing.

• Spices: Stir in a tiny bit of garlic powder or onion powder for a savory edge.

• Ketchup: Mix in a spoonful of sugar-free ketchup for a sticky barbecue-style vibe.

• Smoke: Use a couple of drops of liquid smoke if you want a smoky twist.

How Spicy Is This Hot Honey Sauce?

It’s got a medium kick. The red pepper flakes bring warmth without overpowering the sweet and buttery base. You can always dial it up or down depending on your taste.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Yes, and it actually gets better as it sits. Store it in a sealed jar in the fridge, then reheat gently and stir before using.

Is it Safe to Serve This Sauce Cold?

It’s fine chilled or at room temp, but the texture and flavor shine most when it’s warm and freshly whisked.

Does it Taste Good on Its Own as a Dip?

Yes! Especially with crispy or salty bites like chicken tenders, air fryer wings, or even bacon-wrapped snacks.

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