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    Home » Recipes » Sauces, Marinades, and Butters

    Burger King Buffalo Sauce

    Published: Jan 19, 2022 · Modified: May 14, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This copycat Burger King buffalo sauce recipe is even better than the original. Rich, creamy, and spicy, this sauce is perfect on burgers, dogs, with wings, and almost anything else you can think of.

    Closeup of mason jar full of this burger king buffalo sauce recipe.

    I love a good sauce, the buffalo sauce at Burger King is one of my favorites and I was so sad to see it go. I decided to try my hand at making it at home so I could use it any time I wanted. The result? Delicious!

    Burger King Buffalo Sauce Recipe

    This was inspired by my other copycat Big Mac sauce recipe on this site, and pairs well with this delicious buffalo wings recipe or our Burger King Chicken Fries.

    Burger King Buffalo Sauce Ingredients

    It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this delicious sauce. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

    All of the ingredients needed to make this burger king buffalo sauce recipe.
    • mayonnaise
    • hot sauce (I used Franks)
    • ketchup
    • horseradish
    • sugar
    • onion powder
    • garlic powder
    • lemon juice
    • cayenne pepper
    • paprika
    • chipotle peppers, optional, minced

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    How to Make Burger King Buffalo Sauce 

    This recipe couldn't be easier. It only takes one step to make it!

    Step 1: Combine Ingredients and Chill

    All of the ingredients added together to make burger king buffalo sauce.

    Combine all the ingredients and chill the sauce in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving with your favorite dippable treat or burger.

    Hint: It's important to let your sauce chill so all the flavors can meld together.

    Burger King chicken fries served with burger king buffalo sauce.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Burger King buffalo sauce.

    • Greek Yogurt - You can use Greek yogurt in place of mayo if you don't have any.
    • Jalapeno Peppers - If you don't have chipotle peppers, jalapenos will work.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this Burger King buffalo sauce recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Extra Spicy - Try adding some red pepper flakes for even more heat.
    • Honey - Cut the sugar in half and add a bit of honey for a slightly different flavor.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this lemon garlic aioli.

    Storage

    You can store this sauce in the refrigerator in a jar for about a week.

    Burger King Buffalo Sauce Recipe Tips

    This is such a simple recipe, I only have two tips. That being said, they're important so be sure to give them a look.

    • Thoroughly mix your ingredients to ensure that everything is fully incorporated.
    • Don't rush this suace. Chill for an hour - more is better - to let all the flavors come together.
    A spoonful of buffalo sauce being held in the air above a full mason jar.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this copycat Burger King buffalo sauce recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about Burger King buffalo sauce.

    How long is this sauce good?

    It will keep for about a week in the refrigerator.

    What can I serve this sauce with?

    Almost anything! It's great on burgers, beef, chicken, and pork, or as a dipping sauce.

    Why do I have to chill the sauce?

    A recipe like this requires time to sit. Because there's no cooking involved, the flavors have to come together naturally over time. Chilling it is required because it's mayonnaise-based.

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    More Buffalo Recipes

    Do you like buffalo sauce-based dishes? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wraps
    • Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups
    • Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potatoes
      Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Potatoes
    • Best Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels
      Best Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels EVER

    Burger King Buffalo Sauce

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Closeup of mason jar full of burger king buffalo sauce.

    Burger King Buffalo Sauce

    Karin and Ken
    This copycat Burger King buffalo sauce recipe is even better than the original. This rich, creamy sauce is loaded with flavor AND heat!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chill Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 199 kcal

    Equipment

    • mason jar or resealable container
    • mixing bowl
    • whisk
    • Rubber spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup hot sauce I used Franks
    • 2 teaspoons ketchup
    • 1 ½ teaspoons horseradish
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ½=1 chipotle pepper, optional minced
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    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
    • Combine all ingredients and chill in fridge for an hour before serving.
    • Store covered inside your fridge until needed.
    • Enjoy every dip!

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    Notes

    • Thoroughly mix your ingredients to ensure that everything is fully incorporated.
    • Don't rush this suace. Chill for an hour - more is better - to let all the flavors come together.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 117IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
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