Ever wish your favorite meals had just a little more kick, sweetness, and personality—all in one drizzle? This Hot Honey Sauce Recipe is exactly that: a fiery-sweet blend of honey, fresh ginger, chili flakes, and a splash of lime that brightens every bite. Made without any preservatives and thickened naturally with a cornstarch slurry, it stays fresh in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, ready to elevate snacks, mains, or late-night cravings with just a quick warm-up!

10-Minute Homemade Hot Honey Sauce Recipe

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Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Total time

minutes

A bold, sweet-and-spicy Hot Honey Sauce made with honey, chili, ginger, lime, and soy—perfect for wings, sandwiches, veggies, or noodle bowls. Yields about ½ cup and keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Ingredients for the cornstarch slurry:

1 tsp Cornstarch
1 tbsp Cold Water
Ingredients for the sauce:
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (finely grated)
1/4 cup Honey
3/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tbsp Hot Sauce
1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
3/4 tsp Fresh Lime Juice

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
Add the grated ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the honey, mixing gently to combine.
Add the red pepper flakes, hot sauce, and soy sauce. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 1–2 minutes to develop flavor.
Stir in the lime juice to brighten the sauce.
Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute, or until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
Turn off the heat and taste the sauce. Adjust sweetness, spice, or acidity as needed.
Let the sauce cool slightly before using, or transfer it to a clean jar or squeeze bottle. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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Notes

This sweet, spicy, and tangy Hot Honey Sauce Recipe brings next-level flavor to everything from fried chicken and wings to roasted vegetables, grilled corn, and even pizza.
Whether brushed over sandwiches, drizzled onto avocado toast, swirled into dressings, or stirred through a hot bowl of noodles, this sauce turns up the flavor in every dish.
You can adjust the spice by adding more or less chili, and store the sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks in a jar or squeeze bottle, just reheat gently before serving to bring it back to life.