Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon honey (optional, for balance)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon salt
Directions:
Melt the Butter
Place a small saucepan over low heat and melt the butter until completely liquid. Avoid high heat, as it can cause the milk solids to separate.
Sauté the Garlic
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. You should smell a rich, savoury aroma—this is your flavour base. Do not let the garlic brown, as it will turn bitter.
Add the Hot Sauce
Pour in the hot sauce slowly while whisking to fully incorporate it with the butter. The colour should turn a vibrant orange-red.
Season the Sauce
Stir in the honey, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Whisk until the sauce is completely smooth.
Simmer and Blend Flavors
Let the sauce simmer gently for 3–5 minutes. This step allows the garlic to infuse the sauce and the flavours to fully develop.
Taste and Adjust
Taste the sauce carefully—it will be hot! Adjust the heat by adding more cayenne or balance it with an extra drizzle of honey if it’s too spicy.
Coat the Wings
Toss freshly cooked, crispy wings in the warm sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best flavour and texture.
borrowed from:https://thepantryspoon.com/homemade-spicy-garlic-wing-sauce/