Description
This easy and quick homemade fry sauce combines creamy mayonnaise with tangy ketchup and a blend of spices to create a versatile dipping sauce perfect for fries, burgers, or snacks. Ready in under five minutes, it’s a simple recipe that uses common pantry staples with a zesty kick from cayenne and smoked paprika.
Ingredients
Fry Sauce Ingredients
- ¾ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar (or any pickle brine of choice)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce (if using), smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Season and Adjust: Taste the sauce and season with salt as needed. Adjust any other ingredients according to your preference to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
- Chill or Serve Immediately: For best flavor, place the sauce in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. However, if you’re in a hurry, it can be served immediately with your favorite hot fries or snacks.
Notes
- Worcestershire sauce is optional but adds a depth of flavor; you can omit or substitute with soy sauce for a different twist.
- The apple cider vinegar can be substituted with pickle brine, which adds a nice tangy note.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spiciness of the sauce according to your heat tolerance.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- This sauce works great not only as a fry dip but also as a spread for burgers and sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dips
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
