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Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

Try this easy hot honey lemon pepper sauce recipe for wings & more. Amazing flavor you can make at home in 10 minutes with simple ingredients!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup sauce
Course: Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup runny honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons Frank's hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Spoons
  • zester

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
  3. Whisk in honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon pepper seasoning, black pepper, and optional ingredients
  4. Bring to gentle simmer, stirring occasionally
  5. Simmer 2-5 minutes until slightly thickened
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed
  7. Toss with hot cooked wings immediately

Notes

  • Sauce thickens as it cools
  • Adjust heat level by varying hot sauce amount
  • Fresh lemon juice is essential for best flavor
  • Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks
  • Great on chicken, seafood, or vegetables