Fry Sauce
This creamy homemade Fry Sauce is rich, tangy, and packed with flavor. Made with pantry staples in just minutes, it's the perfect dipping sauce for fries, tater tots, onion rings, burgers, chicken tenders, and more.
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- mixing bowl (small)
- rubber spatula (optional)
- extreme freeze deli food containers with lids or airtight container for storage
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, paprika, onion powder, salt, and ground mustard until smooth.½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground mustard
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving and enjoy with fries, tater tots, onion rings, burgers, or your favorite snacks.
Notes
🥡 Storage
- Store Fry Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Stir before serving if any separation occurs.
♨️ Reheating
- No reheating is needed. Serve chilled straight from the refrigerator.
❄️ Freezing
- Freezing is not recommended. Mayonnaise-based sauces can separate after thawing and lose their creamy texture.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.
- Whisk thoroughly until completely smooth.
- Taste after chilling and adjust the seasonings if desired.
- Use quality mayonnaise since it's the primary ingredient.
- Double the recipe for parties, cookouts, and game day gatherings.
🍳 Alternate Cooking Methods
- None recommended. This is a no-cook recipe.
♻️ Leftovers
- Use leftover Fry Sauce as a spread for burgers, sandwiches, wraps, or grilled chicken. It also makes a delicious dip for fresh vegetables or roasted potatoes.
📝 Notes
- The flavor continues to improve after several hours in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the horseradish to make the sauce milder or more robust.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for entertaining.
- Stir before serving if the sauce has been refrigerated overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
