Key Takeaways
- Cannabis edibles can be an effective way to experience the plant’s potential benefits.
- THC Buffalo wings can be a perfect addition to your next party platter or medicated meal.
- Infused wings are easy to make: Make cannabutter > Melt the cannabutter > Mix in buffalo sauce > Add cayenne flakes to taste > Put pre-cooked wings/cauliflower in a bowl > Pour sauce over and mix.
Buffalo hot wings have become a staple of American party foods because of their variety of flavors and hand-held convenience. Traditional Buffalo hot wings are coated with a spicy buttery sauce, making them an excellent candidate for a cannabis-infused version. By substituting cannabutter for some or all of the butter in the classic recipe, it’s easy to make a THC-infused wing sauce.
Why Make THC Wing Sauce?
Because of their long-lasting effects, cannabis edibles are a popular alternative to smoking for many patients.
Most cannabis edibles available at dispensaries are candies or other sweets, so savory options like THC Buffalo sauce are a welcome addition to the selection of infused foods. The sauce is quick and easy to make. With only a few ingredients, whipping up a batch of cannabis hot wings can be a simple way to enjoy the benefits of cannabis, either alone or with friends.
What You'll Need to Make THC Wing Sauce
THC wing sauce is easy to make. The only cannabis accessory required is a weed grinder, which makes it easy to break apart the cannabis flower for the cannabutter needed for the recipe. The cannabutter should be prepared prior to making the THC-infused wing sauce.
You will also need:
- Stovetop or hotplate
- Measuring cup
- Small saucepan
- Stirring spoon or whisk
- Large mixing bowl
- Kitchen tongs
- Serving platter
How Much Weed Do You Need?
Cannabis dosing is a very individual experience. An appropriate dose for one person may be more than another can handle, so it’s important to approach all edibles, including THC Buffalo sauce, with care.
Some recipes for cannabutter call for a half-ounce of cannabis flower, although this amount can be adjusted as needed. An edibles calculator can help determine the potency of the cannabutter and aid in consistent dosing. The calculator can also determine the amount of THC per serving.
The potency of the finished THC-infused wing sauce can also be controlled by substituting non-infused butter for a portion of the cannabutter in the recipe.
THC Wing Sauce: The Ingredients
It only takes a few ingredients to make this THC Buffalo sauce. Prepare the cannabutter before continuing with the infused wing sauce recipe.
- 1 cup infused cannabutter
- 1 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce, original or Buffalo-style
- 1 lb. chicken wings or cauliflower florets
- Cayenne pepper, ground, as desired for added heat (optional)
Easy Dietary Swaps
The recipe for THC-infused wing sauce can be easily adapted to suit special dietary requirements. By using cauliflower florets instead of chicken wings and using plant-based butter for the sauce, the recipe can be perfect for vegan and vegetarian diets.
How to Make THC Wing Sauce
Making cannabis edibles can be a fun and rewarding experience. Follow these easy steps to make a batch of THC wing sauce.
- Make the cannabutter, being sure to first decarboxylate the cannabis.
- Cook chicken wings or florets to your liking (fry, roast, or air-fry).
- Melt cannabutter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Gently blend in the hot sauce with a whisk or spoon.
- Add cayenne pepper to taste, if desired.
- Put the wings or cauliflower in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the warm wing sauce over the pieces and toss with kitchen tongs until they are well coated.
If desired, serve the THC chicken wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. Remember that it can be easy to overindulge in infused foods. Always “start low and go slow” when dosing edibles.
The Best Way to Store Your Freshly Made THC Wing Sauce
THC Buffalo sauce can be made ahead of time if desired. As always, be sure to store cannabis products properly to protect potency and safety.
Store unused sauce in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months. To use, heat gently in a saucepan until the butter in the THC-infused wing sauce melts.
Store sauced wings or cauliflower florets in a covered container for up to three days.
When serving cannabis edibles in a social setting, be sure they are clearly marked and separated from other foods. THC-infused foods should always be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
The information in this article and any included images or charts are for educational purposes only. This information is neither a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional legal advice or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about laws, regulations, or your health, you should always consult with an attorney, physician or other licensed professional.
