ADDICTIVE Hot Honey Sauce (just 2 min!)

Big drip of hot honey sauce on a honey dipper.

4.79 from 37 votes

ADDICTIVE Hot Honey Sauce (just 2 min!)

Get ready to drizzle this crazy good Hot Honey Sauce on everything! This is not your typical one-dimensional spicy honey. It's an addictively sweet and spicy sauce with smoky undertones and tons of flavor that’s perfect for chicken, sandwiches, fries, and more. Plus it can be made in less than 2 minutes!

Prep Time2

Total Time2

Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Dipping Sauce

Cuisine: American

Servings: cup

Calories: 29kcal

Author: Borrowed Bites

Ingredients

¼ cup butter melted
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more if desired
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
¼ cup honey, ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ¼ cup butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To use, allow to come to room temperature or warm gently in the microwave on half power until loose.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Don’t skip the smoked paprika! It isn’t the same as any other paprika and adds the distinct flavor that makes this recipe so good.
Make sure that you use fresh honey. If it is beginning to crystalize, gently warm it in the microwave until it is smooth. If you cannot restore it to it's original smooth texture, it’s time to buy a new one.
If the sauce is slightly gritty, warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring it well in between, until it is well combined and smooth.
To make measuring honey less messy, spray the measuring cup with a tiny bit of non-stick spray. Now the honey should pour out easily!
You will not see the magic of this sauce until you add it to something else, like fried chicken, cornbread, etc. Serve it warm and experience the magic!

Storage instructions: Store any extra sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Be sure to bring it to room temperature or warm slightly in the microwave or on the stove before using.

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