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Ingredients for easy hot honey sauce on a wooden surface, including butter, chili flakes, honey, and salt displayed in small bowls and a wooden spoon.

Easy Hot Honey Sauce

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This Easy Hot Honey Sauce is the shortcut to fakeaway-level flavour at home. It’s quick, made with pantry staples, and adds instant excitement to crispy chicken, roast veggies, burgers or grain bowls. Make a double batch – you’ll want it again.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approx. ½ cup (125 ml)

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp chilli (red pepper) flakes (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt flakes

Instructions

Stovetop

  1. Add the butter to a small saucepan over low heat and melt gently.
  2. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the honey, chilli flakes and salt until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Taste and adjust the chilli to your preference.
  4. Use immediately, or let cool before storing in a sealed container.

Microwave

  1. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or jug and microwave for 20–30 seconds until melted.
  2. Stir in the honey, chilli flakes and salt until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Use right away, or let cool before storing in a sealed container.

Store

  1. Use immediately, or cool and store refrigerated in an airtight container or jar for up to 7 days. For reheating instructions and full make ahead instructions, see below.

Notes

Make Ahead

Fridge – Store in a jar or airtight container for up to 7 days.
Freezer – Freeze in small containers or silicone trays for up to 3 months.
Reheat – Gently warm on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir before serving. Stir through a splash of water to loosen if needed.

Leftovers

See the make ahead instructions above.

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2–3 minutes
  • Category: Condiments
  • Method: Stovetop or microwave
  • Cuisine: Fakeaway-inspired