Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce

Since I’m a big fan of wings, I always think of a few restaurants when I’m craving crunchy and delicious wings: Wingstop and Hooters. I’ve already recreated many of Wingstop’s sauces, such as their Hawaiian and Blue Cheese sauces. Now, I’m excited to create a copycat version of Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce.

If you love Hooters as much as I do and want to recreate their wings at home, all you need is their special sauce, which you can make right now by following my recipe step by step. and if you are so lazy, you can buy the sauce at Walmart or Amazon.

First of all, let me tell you how I got the recipe. It’s quite simple. I have a friend who lives in Florida and he’s also a big fan of Hooters. He frequents Hooters Daytona Beach often. So, I asked him to get their special sauce for me. He asked a manager at the restaurant who gave him an idea of the ingredients used. Once he shared the ingredients with me and based on the taste of the Hooters Daytona Beach wings, I knew exactly how to recreate this sauce.

So I used mayonnaise, ketchup, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, horseradish sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The taste of this Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce is sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy. You can control the spiciness by adding more or less Tabasco sauce.

What is Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce?

This is a special sauce that Hooters uses at their Daytona Beach location to make their famous wings extra tasty. The sauce adds a delicious sweet, smoky, and spicy to the wings which makes them a favorite among hooter customers, you can even find this sauce at places like Walmart, or even Amazon, But why not make it at home following my copycat recipe, As I make it based on creamy mayonnaise, ketchup, a bit of Tabasco sauce for spiciness, and smoked paprika to give it a delicious smoky flavor. The preparation is so easy and you will enjoy making it at home.

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons of Tabasco
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons

how to Make Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce?

Step 1:

In a mixing bowl, gather your ingredients like mayonnaise, ketchup, and a splash of Tabasco. Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and a touch of horseradish. Don’t forget the smoked paprika, and a pinch of garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 2:

Now, blend everything until it’s smooth, Taste the texture, And see if it needs more Tabasco or lemon juice.

Step 3:

This is an optional step, Grab those Naked wings and toss them with the sauce. grilled them or baked them and brought the taste and experience of Hooters taste to your home, Enjoy.

Some Tips!

• Don’t forget to Start with a smaller amount of Tabasco and adjust gradually as you like.
• Make sure to mix all the ingredients really well. When everything is mixed together nicely, the sauce will be super smooth.
• Try to get and squeeze fresh lemon juice to add the perfect citrus flavor to the sauce

How to Store Leftovers?

Put any leftover Daytona Beach Sauce in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge. It will stay good for up to one week. Remember to stir it well before using it again.

What to Eat with Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce?

Usually, Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce is perfect for tossing with wings, But also can be used on tossing chicken bites as I did sometimes, or chicken tenders as well, You can also use it for marinating steaks and chicken before grilling or baking, the sauce will bring a sweet and smoky flavor with a bit of spiciness to your dishes, So tried and let us know how did you find it and also if you used on other dishes, share with us your experience.

FAQ

Can I make this sauce less spicy?

Yes, reduce the amount of Tabasco used.

Can I use low-fat mayo for this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute low-fat mayo, but note the taste will change for sure.

Is horseradish sauce necessary?

Yes, but if you don’t have it, you can with a small amount of prepared horseradish.

Can I freeze Daytona Beach Sauce?

It’s not recommended to freeze this sauce due to its mayonnaise base.

How can I make this sauce thicker?

Just Increase the amount of mayonnaise.

Can I use this sauce for other dishes besides wings?

It’s great on burgers, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce as well.

Is this sauce gluten-free?

Yes, if you use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.

Conclusion

Now you can make the famous Hooters Daytona Beach Sauce at home, So, gather your ingredients and try it, It will elevate the taste of your wings for sure, Don’t forget to share the recipe with your friends and family who love Hooters meals, and subscribe to my blog for more wing sauces.