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Published: May 27, 2020 Last Modified: May 27, 2020 By Sara 15 Comments

Easy Fry Sauce Recipe

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This fry sauce is a blend of savory ingredients that’s perfect for serving alongside french fries and hamburgers. Fry sauce takes just 5 minutes to put together and turns plain french fries into something extraordinary.

I’m a huge french fry fan, whether it’s baked potato wedges, sweet potato fries or traditional french fries. The best way to enjoy fries is with a side of fry sauce, and it couldn’t be any easier to make!

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A cup of fry sauce served with homemade french fries.

Have you ever tried fry sauce? If not, you’ve been missing out! It’s a rich and creamy blend of ingredients that really adds a lot of flavor to any type of french fry. You’ll find yourself making this sauce on a regular basis.

What is fry sauce made of?

The base of most fry sauces is a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise. From there, a number of flavor enhancers can be added such as Worcestershire sauce, sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, pickles, mustard and spices. This particular recipe uses the traditional base, along with pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce and a blend of spices.

Mayonnaise, ketchup and spices in a mixing bowl.

Where is fry sauce popular?

This condiment became commonplace in Utah, and its popularity spread to nearby states including Idaho. Many burger restaurants now offer fry sauce as a standard menu item, both in the Utah region and nationwide.

How do you make fry sauce?

This sauce is easy to make and can be on the table in a manner of minutes. Start by placing ketchup, mayonnaise, sugar, pickle brine, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, smoked paprika and hot sauce in a bowl. Stir until well combined. Serve immediately, or store for later use.

A variety of spices and seasonings in small bowls.

Tips for the perfect sauce

  • I prefer to use ketchup that’s made with real sugar versus high fructose corn syrup.
  • If you’re looking to save a few calories, you can use light mayo instead of the full fat variety. Use a high quality brand of mayonnaise such as Best Food’s, Hellman’s or Duke’s.
  • Smoked paprika can be found in the spice aisle of most grocery stores, and it adds a lot of great flavor to this dip. If you don’t have it on hand, you can substitute regular paprika.
  • This sauce stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days. I don’t recommend freezing this one, as it can separate and get watery when thawed.
  • Fry sauce also works as a condiment for hamburgers, hot dogs or chicken nuggets. It also makes a great dipping sauce for other fried foods.

Mayonnaise, ketchup and spices mixed together in a bowl.

Flavor variations

While this sauce is delicious as is, you can add other ingredients to the mix to customize it to your tastes.

  • Spicy: For a sauce with a spicy kick, increase the hot sauce to 1-2 teaspoons. You can use traditional hot sauce, sriracha sauce or buffalo wing sauce.
  • Mustard: Feel free to add up to 1 teaspoon of yellow or Dijon mustard.
  • Sweetener: You can substitute brown sugar or honey instead of the granulated sugar.
  • Smoky: Double the amount of smoked paprika, or for a smoky flavor with a little heat, use chipotle pepper powder or a canned chipotle pepper that’s been pureed.

A hand dipping french fries into fry sauce.

This sauce enhances the flavor of french fries and other deep fried foods, and is a must-try condiment. All of your family members and friends will be asking for a copy of the recipe.

Recipes that go well with fry sauce

  • Beer Battered Fried Green Beans
  • Avocado Fries
  • Deep Fried Pickles
  • Fried Mushrooms
  • Crispy Fried Shrimp

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A cup of fry sauce served with homemade french fries.
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Fry Sauce

This fry sauce is a blend of savory ingredients that's perfect for serving alongside french fries and hamburgers. Fry sauce takes just 5 minutes to put together and turns plain french fries into something extraordinary.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 136kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon pickle brine
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste

Instructions

  • Place the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle brine, granulated sugar, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, smoked paprika and hot sauce in a bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Wendi L says

      April 22, 2021 at 10:33 am

      Pickle brine; Sweet or dill? Want to try this, but need more info.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        April 22, 2021 at 3:30 pm

        I use dill pickle!

        Reply
    2. Andi says

      April 21, 2021 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      It’s so weird to me that people are leaving five star reviews without even trying this, but this is one case where there’s no harm, no foul, because this is definitely a five star sauce. I made it tonight to dip our onion rings in, and it’s even better than Stan’s in Payson, who claim to have invented fry sauce.

      Reply
    3. Cathy says

      June 5, 2020 at 10:11 am

      Love this SO much more than ketchup!

      Reply
    4. Jacque Hooper says

      June 4, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Such a tasty sauce and easy too! Definitely better with fries than with just ketchup; it’s easily my kids favorite way to enjoy fries!

      Reply
      • Stephanie says

        June 7, 2020 at 11:51 am

        As a Utahn, I love fry sauce. Thanks for offering up this version ( I also like the Shake Shack sauce) – but I’m also happy with a nice mix of Best Foods and Ketchup. My mom says she was a fry sauce maker back in the 1960’s at the Yakima, WA Dairy Queen, so even if Utah didn’t invent fry sauce, we sure are the most passionate about it 🙂

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    5. Suzy says

      June 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      I really love the flavors of ketchup and mayonnaise together! The spices are a nice touch too!

      Reply
    6. Beti says

      June 4, 2020 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      YUM!! Such a fantastic sauce! A must try!

      Reply
    7. katerina @ diethood.com says

      June 4, 2020 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      mmm..I need to try this!! Sounds SO delicious!

      Reply
    8. Catalina says

      June 4, 2020 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      My kid wants to find the perfect sauce. He is trying new recipes. We will make this one too!

      Reply
    9. Erin says

      June 3, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      I need to try this fry sauce immediately, it looks so good!

      Reply
    10. Toni says

      June 3, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      We’ve been making alot of air fryer fries over the past couple of month and boy was this fry sauce a hit! I can’t imagine fries without it now. Such great flavors!

      Reply
    11. Amanda says

      June 3, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      OH I need to try this very soon, it sounds amazing!

      Reply
    12. Beth says

      June 3, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      I used this the other night for my stir fry and it was so delicious. It had a lot of flavor. I can’t wait to use this again!

      Reply
    13. Anita says

      June 1, 2020 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      The sauce is really good. I usually just mix equal part ketchup and mayo, but I’ve been missing out!

      Reply

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