Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe

So today I will be showing you how to make this amazing Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce recipe which will make any boring dish taste great.

This sauce is sweet, a little bit spicy, and perfect for chicken or other sides like fries and potato wedges. If you love Popeyes, you’ll love making this sauce at home.

Why You’ll Love This Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe

This Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce recipe is great because it’s both spicy and sweet, making it super tasty. It goes well with lots of different sides such as wings, fries, and nuggets.

I’ve made this sauce with wings for my kids, and they loved it! It makes dry foods taste much better.

I suggest making a big batch of this sauce and storing it in a container, so you always have some when you need a yummy sauce.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Kitchen Equipment

• Medium-sized saucepan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Airtight container for storage

How to make this Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, mix honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce.
2. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
3. Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture starts to simmer.
4. Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool.
6. Pour the sauce into a container and make sure you keep it in the fridge.

What to pair with this Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe

Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce tastes great with lots of different sides. You can dip Chili’s Chicken Crispers Recipe or McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Recipe in it to make them taste even nicer.

It’s also awesome as a sauce for grilled shrimp or chicken wings, giving them a sweet and spicy flavor.

You could also try drizzling it over roasted vegetables like carrots to give them a bit of a kick.

Tips

• If you like a milder sauce, use less cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. If you want it spicier simply add more,
• If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to make it thinner.
• If you prefer the sauce to be sweeter add some more honey to it.

Variations

• Feel free to use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweet flavor.
• You can use different kinds of vinegar such as white wine and applied cider.
• If you want the sauce to be as smoked as a teaspoon of smoked paprika.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I store the sauce?

You can keep the sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks maximum.

Can I freeze this sauce?

You can freeze the sauce in a container and keep it in there for up to 3 months. Make sure you defrost it properly before you use it.

Is there a way to make this sauce without any added sugar?

Yes if you are trying to avoid sugar then you can use a sugar-free alternative like stevia. Just be aware that the flavor might be a little different.

Can I use this sauce as a marinade?

Of course, this sauce works really well as a marinade for chicken, pork, and even tofu. Make sure you marinate for at least an hour, or overnight for better flavor.

Wrapping Up

I hope you enjoy making and eating this homemade version of Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce, it tastes great and goes well with many different sides.

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Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

50

kcal

Total time

15

minutes

Create Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe in your kitchen. This easy recipe shows you how to make a tasty sauce that's sweet and a bit spicy.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup hot sauce

• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

• In a medium-sized saucepan, mix honey, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce.
• Stir in crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
• Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture starts to simmer.
• Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Remove from heat and let the sauce cool.
• Pour the sauce into a container and make sure you keep it in the fridge.

Notes

• If you like a milder sauce, use less cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. If you want it spicier simply add more,
• If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to make it thinner.
• If you prefer the sauce to be sweeter add some more honey to it.