Description
Firecracker Sauce is sweet, spicy, tangy, and totally irresistible! Made with hot sauce, honey, garlic, and soy, this bold, flavor-packed sauce is perfect for wings, grilled meats, or as a dip for fries and veggies. Ready in just 12 minutes with simple pantry staples—this one’s a total game changer. You’ll want to drizzle it on everything! Save this one—it’s a keeper!
Ingredients
1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or your favorite brand)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional for extra heat)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra spice)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha (if using), Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
Taste and adjust the seasoning—add more honey for sweetness, more hot sauce or cayenne for extra kick.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy on wings, grilled meats, or as a dip!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
To make it vegan, substitute maple syrup or agave for honey.
Add a bit of butter at the end for a glossy, richer finish.
Use coconut aminos to make it soy-free.
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Try it as a marinade—it’s amazing on shrimp and tofu too!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g
Keywords: Firecracker Sauce, spicy sauce, dipping sauce, homemade sauce, chicken wing sauce, honey hot sauce
