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Secret Ingredient Fry Sauce Recipe
This Secret Ingredient Fry Sauce recipe uses only a few ingredients to spice it up so it tastes amazing! Don't settle for plain old ketchup and mayo when you can enjoy this dip on your fries and burgers!
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This easy, homemade Secret Ingredient Fry Sauce recipe is the best dipping sauce you'll ever make -- it's so simple and it's got a secret ingredient that makes it delicious!
You guys: I love a good burger and fries. It's actually one of my favorite meals and something that I crave. Often. And to make it even better, I'm going to be sharing the best fry sauce recipe with you today.
It will take one of your favorites up to another level that is even more delicious than you could imagine!
Ready? Let's get started!
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Secret Ingredient Fry Sauce Recipe
So I'm pretty sure that Fry Sauce is a West Coast thing? That's why you might not have heard about it until now.
It wasn't until I moved to Utah that I started noticing "Fry Sauce" or "Fry Dip" in tons of restaurants when we went out to eat.
You can even buy it bottled. Seriously?!? Where has this been my whole life?!
WATCH THIS STEP-BY-STEP RECIPE VIDEO:
It's basically mayonnaise and ketchup mixed together with a few extra ingredients. I'm going be sharing an extra special secret ingredient with you today.
I'm just saying... it's easy to make so I probably wouldn't buy it bottled unless it had some serious secret stuff inside the bottle that I couldn't re-create at home you guys. But since I can re-create, I did! And now you'll be able to make this homemade fry sauce, too!
You're welcome. 🙂
I'm a dip kind of girl. I eat it on everything! I love my ranch, barbecue, easy fry sauce and tartar sauce the most! My family *might* make fun of me since I eat a little more than I should.
I always order extra of whatever sauce when we go out to eat. They always say "you're never gonna eat that much sauce Shauna" and I always prove them wrong. Always!
This DIY fry sauce is great on fries obviously... but it's great on burgers or sandwiches too. For all you fellow dip lovers like me!
What is Fry Sauce?
Traditionally, a French fry sauce recipe consists of two parts of mayonnaise to one part ketchup.
How Do You Make Fry Sauce?
It's crazy simple - just pop your ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Then serve with whatever goodies your mouth desires.
My husband says it's especially amazing on homemade bacon cheeseburgers.
Fry Sauce Ingredients
I looked at a bunch of different recipes for fry sauce and kind of blended them together and picked out my favorite parts of each of them.
I decided to not use vinegar but instead used a few vinegar based things that would enhance the flavor and boy-oh-boy did it.
For my fry sauce recipe, we'll be gathering a handful of ingredients.
You'll need mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic powder, ground red pepper, salt, yellow mustard, dill pickle juice and ground black pepper.
How to Make Fry Sauce
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
It's the best fry sauce recipe I've ever tried. Perfect for French fries, onion rings, burgers, chicken tenders... really, I could go on.
It's good enough that I would happily drink it. So basically I think anything is improved with this DIY fry sauce on top.
Since this fry sauce recipe is mayonnaise based, this recipe only makes 1-2 servings because I prefer it fresh made. You can easily double or triple the recipe if you're serving more people.
Or if you really love it and want it all to yourself. 🙂
I hope you enjoy this fry sauce soon!
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Secret Ingredient Fry Sauce Recipe
This Secret Ingredient Fry Sauce recipe uses only a few ingredients to spice it up so it tastes amazing! Don't settle for plain old ketchup and mayo when you can enjoy this dip on your fries and burgers!
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings 1
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅛ cup ketchup
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper don't worry, it's not too spicy just helps cut the sweetness
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon dill pickle juice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put everything in a bowl and stir well.
- Serve on fries, chicken tenders, burgers, hot dogs, onion rings and anything else that you like to dip in ketchup!
Video
Notes
Since this is a mayo based sauce we only make enough for 1-2 servings at a time. Double or triple this recipe is making for your family.
Original recipe creation by Shauna Smart.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 95mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 1mg
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Comments
Cici says
I stumbled upon this when looking for a midnight snack. I had all the ingredients for the sauce while my fries were in the oven, and wow was it good. I would put this on chicken, a burger, fries, onion rings, maybe even mozzarella sticks. It was seriously so good. I didn’t even measure and just eyeballing it, it still came out perfect. Please make this sauce!
Wendy says
I just made a chicken sandwich and used this sauce. IT'S SO GOOD!!! Can't wait to have it again. Thank you!!
ED WHITE says
now this is an awesome sauce. next time I want to use dill rellish instead of juice, would remind you of mac sauce lol
Benie says
Bellisimo...My, my that chip dip was outta this World... Hah... Just like Mama would have made it... Hahaa.
Beverly says
I haven’t made or tasted this yet, but it looks like it would be similar to the sauce they serve with Zaxby’s chicken.
Shauna says
If you make it, let me know how similar it is! I've never had the sauce at Zaxby's before so I can't compare but that'll be good to know if it's similar!
Fizy says
can i use any other pickle juice.. i didnt find dill pickle... please mention any
Shauna says
Hi Fizy, You could try bread and butter pickle juice. It would make it a bit sweeter, which in my opinion would probably taste amazing too! Let me know what you try and how it turns out.
Michelle says
This sauce is delicious. I used this sauce for animal fries! So good!
Shauna says
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for leaving a comment on this Secret Ingredient Fry Sauce recipe! I'm so glad you like it!!
Cynthia says
They have been doing this in Europe for 30 years. In Germany they eat there fries with mayo instead of ketchup.
Elizabeth says
This sauce is the same sauce we make with every crab/shrimp boil here in North Florida. We use the base mayo, ketchup and mustard. I also add cayenne and fresh grated garlic. We dip shrimp, corn, potatoes sausage and crabs in it. Everyone will make it their signature with their added spices. We just call it “The Sauce”. But if anyone is having a crab boil, “The Sauce will definitely be the condiment to accompany it.
Shauna says
I'll have to try and add fresh grated garlic next time I make it! Thank you so much for that suggestion.
Carrie says
This is great on twice baked potatoes ......then top with those fried onion rings out of a can....along with a crispy salad and you have a great summer meal.... I cook my potatoes in the microwave to save on heating the kitchen up....spoon out the inside, add cheese to the potato filling , then fill ...then air fry till golden....put on sauce...instead of red pepper I add a little horse radish into the sauce.....top with dried onion rings and it’s yummm.
Also great with breaded air fried zucchini as a sauce ,
Heather says
Is ground red pepper the same as cayenne pepper?
Shauna says
Hi Heather! Yes, ground red pepper is the same as cayenne.
ANNIE says
When I was a kid growing up in California and Oregon, I thought my mother invented fry deuce cause she made it for us all the time. Imagine my surprise when I moved to Utah and found it everywhere! There used to be a restaurant here called Traing Table and they there's with barbecue sauce instead of the ketvbup. Yummy!
Shauna says
Hi Annie! I moved here from Washington State and I couldn't believe everyone ate fry sauce. It's in every restaurant, it's crazy! I remember Training Table well. Miss that place!
Lyn says
I haven't tried it yet but it kinda sounds like it might be a close match to Subway's South West sauce, I have been trying to find that sauce for a very long time. Subway will give a customer a small sample for take home but won't divulge the ingredients, very frustrating because while it is fantastic on their subs it would be awesome on other snacks, i.e.. chips, french fries different types of deli meat, it covers all. But will try this sauce, who knows maybe I will hit pay dirt.
Shauna says
Hi Lyn, I've never had Subway's sauce. Did you try this recipe? Wondering if it was similar.
Christy says
Looks delicious! I grew up combining ketchup and tarter sauce. Easy Peary! I never knew it had a name
Shauna says
Hi Christy, tarter sauce is my second favorite dipping sauce! People think I'm crazy but I love it. I'll have to try the ketchup and tarter sauce combo now that you mentioned it 🙂
Debbie@RetiresGreat says
Thanks so much for posting this! This is what we have been using forever. We don't put mustard, red pepper or pickle juice in though. However, we do chop up onions and add that into our mix.
We will have to give your recipe a try!! Mix things up a bit!
Shauna says
Oh yum! I love onions so I'm sure that will be a great addition.
C says
What is the green stuff on your fries?
Shauna says
It is just chopped fresh parsley!
Chris says
DELICIOUS! I’m a picky condiment girl and I loved this! No changes! Even used the sauce to dip our grilled cheeses. Thanks for a perfect recipe!
Merty says
AS I prefer a more vinegar flavor, I doubled the pickle juice and yellow mustard, added a splash of caper juice. I doubled salt and garlic powder and added 3 smalljigs of Tobasco. Yummy! The salt I used was Sea Salt crystals, so it give it a little crunch texture. Thank you!
Meredith says
You added red pepper flakes but didn’t tell how much. How much do you recommend?
Layne Henderson says
It's 1/4 teaspoon!
Frank says
Hi,
Are those Checkers family seasoned fries?
Yessi Santana says
Fries are frozen Western Family Seasoned Fries
Connie says
Sounds like thousand island dressing!
Angie says
I've always used try sauce. Growing up in Idaho my favorite fast food place was artic circle. They have the best try sauce. Then when I was 27 I moved to Ontario Canada. Guess what....they use vinger on their fries. When I asked for fry sauce they looked at me like I had four heads. So I'm thankful for all the great fry sauce recipes out there. I have not tried your yet, but I'm going to whip up a batch for hambuger night this week. I'll come back and let ya know what i think. Thanks for sharing.
Layne Henderson says
Oh, it's so hard when you move and your favorite things aren't in the new place. I hope you love this recipe!
megan says
Hi, I think this sauce sounds amazing!! I'm wondering how you made those beautiful fries??
Shauna | The Best Blog Recipes says
Oh I wish I made those fries from scratch Megan! They are our favorite frozen brand fries -- Western Family Seasoned Fries. I'll have to make some from scratch and see if I can get the flavor close because they are so good!
Simply Sated says
I live in Missouri and haven't heard of fry sauce until right now. This is such a great idea, Shauna, and I'm looking forward to trying it.
Shauna | The Best Blog Recipes says
Oh I think you'll really like it 🙂 Can't wait to hear what you think!
Meagan says
I can't get enough fry sauce! This looks so tasty. I always have to ask for Catsup and Mayo whenever I leave the state.
Shauna | The Best Blog Recipes says
Thanks Meagan! That sounds just like my hubby 😉 Asks for it everywhere we go too!
Frank says
Hi,
Is that Dill Pickle Juice or Bread and Butter pickle juice, or Sweet Pickle juice?
Respectfully
Frank
Yessi Santana says
Dill pickle juice
sgarrison05 says
I would have never thought to add pickle juice to fry sauce but I bet it makes it SO much better. I'm not a big fry sauce fan (my boys are) but I LOVE pickles so this will be great for the whole family.
Shauna | The Best Blog Recipes says
Lol! That's what I thought too... Pickle Juice?!? WEIRD! But it was good so I'll definitely do it again 🙂 Hope your boys love this!
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
I had to see what the secret ingredients was. Sauce looks great.
Shauna | The Best Blog Recipes says
Haha! Pickle Juice & Mustard 🙂
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day Shauna Looks delish and thanks for sharing at the Say G'day Party all Pinned!
I hope you will like to join me again next Saturday, perhaps bring a friend and can share up to 3 links! Cheers! Joanne
Shauna | The Best Blog Recipes says
You are so sweet Joanne! Thanks for stopping by and commenting 🙂
Amanda says
Ummm holy cow, I am excited to try this!!
Shauna | The Best Blog Recipes says
Oh yay Amanda! Hope you love it!