How To Make The Best Fry Sauce

Name: How To Make The Best Fry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups mayonnaise; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; dash of cayenne pepper

Learn how to make the BEST Fry Sauce that’s creamy, smooth, and super flavorful. This 5-ingredient recipe is the perfect dipping sauce for fries, onion rings, chicken, and veggies, and it is crazy delicious slathered on sandwiches and burgers.

Small spoon with homemade fry sauce to serve with french fries or on sandwiches.

What You’ll Find In This Post

Where Did Fry Sauce Come From?
Is Fry Sauce The Same As Thousand Island Dressing?
Ingredients Needed For This Recipe
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How To Make Fry Sauce
Variations On This Recipe
Tips For Making The Best Fry Sauce
What To Serve With This Amazing Homemade Condiment
Often Asked Questions With Answers
More Easy To Make Sauce Recipes

Being the Mom of two boys, I make a lot of sandwiches and cook loads of fries. Of course, I’ve got to serve them with something that can make them extra yummy. My choice? Homemade fry sauce, or as I sometimes call it, sandwich sauce.

My easy recipe for this somewhat famous sauce is made with 5 pantry and fridge staples and comes together in 5 minutes. I make my version with ketchup and mayonnaise, with just the right amount of tangy yellow mustard and a couple of spices. It’s smooth, creamy, has a little kick of heat, and is everything a dipping sauce should be!

Where Did Fry Sauce Come From?

The history of fry sauce dates back several decades. Originally known as “pink sauce,” it was in invented in the 1940s by Utah restaurant owner Don Carlos Edwards.

Fry sauce is a simple condiment that strikes an ideal balance between savory with a touch of sweetness. It’s no surprise that this dip-loving girl has a hard time resisting anything served with this crazy good sauce.

Fry sauce with a sprinkle of chili served in a black bowl with crispy french fries for a snack, lunch or dinner.

Is Fry Sauce The Same As Thousand Island Dressing?

Even though they look similar, this fry sauce recipe is not the same as classic Thousand Island Dressing. Fry Sauce is thicker, whereas the dressing has a more liquid consistency. Thousand Island dressing also contains sweet pickle relish, pickle juice, onion, and lemon juice.

Ingredients Needed For This Recipe

Good-quality Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Yellow Mustard
Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper

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How To Make Fry Sauce

This recipe is super quick and easy. To make it, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Cover the bowl or place the sauce in a container with a lid and store it in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to marry.

Variations On This Recipe

Make It Sweet – stir in a bit of honey or maple syrup.
Make It Spicy – add more cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.

Tips For Making The Best Fry Sauce

Because this recipe uses simple ingredients, make sure you use high-quality ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard for the best flavor and texture.
After combining the ingredients, let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to come together for outstanding taste.

What To Serve With This Amazing Homemade Condiment

Whether you call this creamy concoction fry sauce, sandwich sauce, french fry sauce, or make up your own name for it, I can guarantee that you’ll look for ways to serve it! It’s an excellent addition to easy meals with family and friends.

As A Dip – it’s perfect with anything fried! Air fryer sweet potato fries, air fryer potato wedges, crispy carrots and green beans, Cajun shrimp, and chicken tenders are a few of my favorites.
As A Spread – it’s so good slathered on ham jam sandwiches, roast beef and cheese sandwiches, air fryer hot dogs, or Mississippi chicken sandwich sliders.
As A Dressing – add in a splash of apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or Worcestershire sauce, whisk, then drizzle on fresh greens and veggies.

Fry sauce in a black bowl served with crispy french fries and ham sandwiches.

Often Asked Questions With Answers

How long does Fry Sauce last?

Fry sauce will last for about a week stored in the refrigerator.

What’s the best way to store this condiment?

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week. Make sure to stir it well before using it again to ensure the ingredients are well combined.

More Easy To Make Sauce Recipes

Fry Sauce drizzled on a ham sandwich or as a dip for french fries is easy to make with simple ingredients.

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