Copycat Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe
Make the best Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce Recipe at home in just 8 minutes! This easy copycat sauce is sweet, tangy, and mildly spicy — perfect for chicken, fries, and more.
Equipment & Tools
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon Or Whisk
- Zip-lock bag or airtight container
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- ½ cup Wedderspoon Apple Cider Vinegar, Recommended
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅔ teaspoon Lawry's Garlic Salt, Recommended
- 6 6 Drops Tabasco Hot Sauce, Recommended such as Tabasco-style hot sauce
Instructions
Take a clean mixing bowl. Add:
- Dark brown sugar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Paprika powder
- Mix well using a spoon until the sugar starts dissolving.
Now add:
- Red chili flakes
- Vegetable oil
- Garlic powder
- Garlic salt
- Hot sauce
- Stir everything thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the sauce into a zip-lock bag or airtight container.
- Place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Your homemade Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce is ready!
Notes
If the sugar does not dissolve completely, let the sauce sit for 10–15 minutes and stir again.
The sauce will slightly thicken after refrigeration.
Adjust spice level according to your taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbspCalories: 90kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 22g (7%)Protein: 0gFat: 2g (3%)Cholesterol: 0mgSodium: 210mg (9%)Potassium: 15mgSugar: 20g (22%)Calcium: 5mg (1%)Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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