This Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce is an easy copycat recipe made with a creamy mayo base, Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, and a blend of herbs and seasonings. It has the rich, garlicky, slightly tangy flavor of the restaurant favorite and takes just minutes to mix together.
After mixing, the sauce chills for 30 minutes to give the flavors time to come together. Use it as a sauce for crispy chicken wings or serve it as a dip for chicken, vegetables, fries, and more.
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredient Notes
- Mayonnaise: Creates the creamy base of the sauce. I recommend a good-quality mayonnaise such as Hellmann’s.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds the salty, cheesy flavor. Freshly grated Parmesan gives the sauce the best flavor and texture.
- Fresh Garlic: Three cloves give this sauce plenty of garlic flavor. Mince the garlic finely so it blends evenly throughout the sauce.
- Corn Syrup: Adds a touch of sweetness that balances the garlic, Parmesan, vinegar, and lemon. Light corn syrup works best.
- Lemon Juice: Adds brightness and a little acidity to balance the creamy mayonnaise.
- White Vinegar: Gives the sauce its tangy flavor and helps balance the richness.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Add a mild kick of heat. You can reduce or leave them out if you prefer a milder sauce.
- Marjoram: Adds a mild, slightly sweet herbal flavor to the seasoning blend.
- Basil: Dried basil adds another layer of Italian herb flavor.
- Thyme: Adds an earthy flavor that complements the garlic and Parmesan.
- Salt & Pepper: Add to taste after everything is mixed. Parmesan is already salty, so I’d taste the sauce before adding much salt.
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How To Make Buffalo Wild Wing Parmesan Garlic Sauce
- Add the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, corn syrup, lemon juice, white vinegar, red pepper flakes, marjoram, basil, and thyme to a small bowl.
- Stir until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Stir before serving with your favorite wings.
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Tips I Found Helpful
- Use fresh garlic: Freshly minced garlic gives the sauce much better flavor than garlic powder.
- Grate the Parmesan finely: Finely grated Parmesan blends into the mayonnaise more smoothly and gives the sauce a better texture.
- Taste before adding salt: Parmesan is naturally salty, so mix everything together before deciding how much additional salt you need.
- Adjust the heat: Reduce the red pepper flakes for a milder sauce or add a little more if you like extra heat.
- Don’t skip the chill time: Refrigerating the sauce for at least 30 minutes gives the garlic, Parmesan, and herbs time to blend together.
- Stir before serving: Give the sauce a good stir after chilling so everything is evenly combined. 🧄🧀
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Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce
Buffalo Wild Wings Parmesan Garlic Sauce is a creamy copycat sauce made with Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, herbs, and seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red pepper Flakes
- 1/4 Tsp marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon Basil
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, corn syrup, lemon juice, white vinegar, red pepper flakes, marjoram, basil, and thyme to a small bowl.
Stir until smooth and well combined.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Stir before serving with your favorite wings.
Notes
Use finely grated Parmesan so it blends smoothly into the sauce. Freshly minced garlic gives the best flavor. Taste the sauce before adding salt since Parmesan is naturally salty. For the best flavor, refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving and stir well after chilling.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 165Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 291mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 3g
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