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Homemade Wingstop Atomic Sauce in a bowl with a spicy, tangy red hue, ready for dipping or coating your favorite wings.

Copycat Wingstop Atomic Sauce Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Create your own spicy, bold version of Wingstop's Atomic Sauce at home with this easy copycat recipe. Perfect for wings, fries, and more, it’s a must-try for heat lovers!

Ingredients 

  • 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, adjust for heat preference
  • 1/4 cup Hot Sauce,
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder,
  • 1/4 cup Butter,
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar,
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika,

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over low heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, add 1/4 cup of hot sauce, 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper (adjust to desired heat), 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of paprika to the saucepan.
  • Stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the sauce thicken slightly.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more cayenne for heat or a bit more vinegar for tanginess.
  • Once your sauce is ready, toss it with crispy wings, fries, or use it as a dipping sauce for a bold, spicy flavor.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 244mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg