You are going to love this amazing Fry Sauce Recipe! Made with simple ingredients, this sauce has the most delicious combination of tangy, sweet, and umami flavors that will make your fries even better.
Try this scrumptious sauce with some Crispy Air Fryer French Fries or The BEST Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.
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Recipe Details
When I’m in the mood for French fries, I love pairing them with this tasty Fry Sauce recipe. It’s perfect for serving at barbecues or with a simple family meal of burgers and fries.
- TASTE: Sweet, salty, tangy, briny, and umami, this Fry Sauce has all the flavors. The mayonnaise also gives it a rich flavor.
- TEXTURE: This sauce is creamy, but not too thick. It’s perfect for smearing on buns or dipping into with fries.
- TIME: This takes less than 5 minutes to make.
- EASE: It’s super simple to make this sauce. Just whisk together the ingredients and you’re ready to serve.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Dill pickle juice- You can pour this directly out of the pickle jar.
- Paprika- This recipe uses smoked paprika, which adds a nice flavor. The sweet and hot paprika can work, but the Fry Sauce won’t have quite the same taste.
- Worcestershire sauce- This salty, umami sauce really deepens the flavors.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Add horseradish sauce- Give this sauce some kick with a little horseradish sauce or grated horseradish.
- Substitute the ketchup- Instead of ketchup, make the base of this sauce barbecue sauce for a sweeter flavor.
- Make it spicy- Add some cayenne pepper or hot pickle juice to give this sauce some heat.
- Add dill relish- This chunky addition gives the sauce more tang and flavor.
How to Make Fry Sauce
- Combine the ingredients. In a medium-sized prep bowl add the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dill pickle juice, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Mix well. Use a small whisk to mix all the ingredients together well. Serve at room temperature or chilled with your favorite fries or burger.
Pro Tip: If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Recipe Tips
- Strain your pickle juice- If you’re pouring your juice directly out of the pickle jar, strain it through a sieve to catch any seeds before they get in your Fry Sauce.
- Use full-fat mayonnaise- This gives the sauce a rich and creamy texture and flavor. Lower-fat mayo doesn’t have quite the same mouth-feel.
- Double the recipe- This scrumptious sauce is worth having extra of. Make a double batch and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it again.
FAQs
Original fry sauce is made with just ketchup and mayonnaise. This fry sauce recipe takes it to another level with the addition of Worcestershire sauce, pickle juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Not only is it sweet and rich, but it’s also tangy with umami flavors.
No, fry sauce and 1000 Island are different, though they both have a mayonnaise and ketchup base. 1000 Island uses lemon juice, sweet pickle relish, and onion, while fry sauce uses paprika, garlic, pickle juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
Serving Suggestions
This homemade Fry Sauce is perfect for serving with fries, burgers, sandwiches, and other barbecue dishes. Enjoy it with all your favorites or try it with one of our tasty recipes.
- Fries: Dip some Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini Fries, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, or Air Fryer Potato Wedges in this yummy sauce.
- Meats: Serve this Fry Sauce with Healthy Chicken Nuggets with Quinoa, Smoked Chicken Wings, Breaded Chicken Skewers, or Smoked Ribs.
- Sandwiches: Add it to sandwiches, like this Classic BLT Sandwich, Brisket Sandwich, or Turkey Croissant Sandwich.
- Burgers: Spread some of this fry sauce on a Chipotle Burgers with Avocado Sauce or this homemade Burger Patty on a Brioche Bun (VIDEO).
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can store this sauce in the fridge a few days before you use it. Just give it a good stir before serving.
Storing: Keep this Fry Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this sauce because the mayonnaise will thaw and break, ruining the texture.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Fry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a medium-sized prep bowl add the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dill pickle juice, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Tip: if you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use a small whisk to combine all the ingredients well. Serve at room temperature or chilled with your favorite fries or burger.
Notes
- Strain your pickle juice- If you’re pouring your juice directly out of the pickle jar, strain it through a sieve to catch any seeds before they get in your Fry Sauce.
- Use full-fat mayonnaise- This gives the sauce a rich and creamy texture and flavor. Lower-fat mayo doesn’t have quite the same mouth-feel.
- Double the recipe- This scrumptious sauce is worth having extra of. Make a double batch and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it again.
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