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By: Becky Hardin

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Time for an easy dipping sauce recipe! This fry sauce is so quick to put together and it’s so tasty – it’s the only recipe you will need! A handful of ingredients and 5 minutes for the best sauce ever, and I’ll wager you’ll start using this to dip more than just fries!

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Fry Sauce for Dipping

What are French fries without a good dip?! This creamy mayo and ketchup sauce is the perfect accompaniment to your fries, and I can’t tell you how easy it is to make! This is our go to sauce for fries, and I always have to make extra!

How to make The Best Fry Sauce Recipe!

There’s no complicated step by step process with this recipe! Simply add all of the ingredients into a small bowl and stir until combined!

Happy dipping!

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Spicy Fry Sauce Recipe

This sauce is a little spicy, and it has a pleasing tang to it thanks to a few simple ingredients;

Ingredients:

  • buffalo sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • chili powder
  • pickle juice

This sauce is far more than basic mayo and ketchup mixed together, but it’s just as simple to make!

Fry Sauce for French Fries

A good sauce should never be overlooked, it can take a simple meal from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’! Of course, the best thing to dip in this sauce are crispy french fries, but potato wedges and crudités will also work well.

It will also work really well when added to burgers!

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How long does fry dip last?

Once you have made the sauce, cover it and keep it in the fridge if not serving it straight away. It will keep well for about 3-5 days, just give it a little stir before you serve it.

If you have any leftovers, just cover it back up and pop it in the fridge.

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Fry Recipes for Fry Sauce

What are you gonna dip into this delicious fry sauce?? We have some ideas. :)

Side Dishes
Shoestring Fries (Shoestring Potatoes Recipe)

Appetizers
Bacon Cheese Fries with Ranch

Side Dishes
Parmesan Potato Wedges

Tips!

  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a little more chili powder.
  • The recipe is easily halved and doubled.
  • Use a high quality mayonnaise and your favorite buffalo sauce (mine is Frank’s!).
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More Dipping Sauces

This Fry Sauce is the bomb, but be sure to check out our other favorite dipping sauces as well.

Dips
Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce or Dressing

Dressings + Sauces
Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

Dressings + Sauces
Burger Sauce (Sweet and Spicy)

Appetizers
Smoky Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

See All Dips

This Fry Sauce is a must make! Let us know how you like it by leaving a pic in the comments or leaving a rating. Enjoy!

Recipe

Fry Sauce Recipe (Easy Dipping Sauce)

4.55 from 98 votes

Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 0 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

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Time for an easy dipping sauce recipe! This fry sauce is so quick to put together and it's so tasty – it's the only recipe you will need!

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Ingredients

  • 2.25 cups Real Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Franks Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice from bread and butter pickles
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients until smooth.

Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!

Becky’s tips

Makes about 2 3/4 cups

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2tablespoons Calories: 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 16g (25%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Cholesterol: 9mg (3%) Sodium: 261mg (11%) Potassium: 24mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 55IU (1%) Vitamin C: 0.2mg Calcium: 3mg Iron: 0.1mg (1%)

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Kayna

Posted on 1/5/2023

I don’t eat bread and butter pickles, can I use regular dill or garlic pickle juice?

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 1/6/2023

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You sure can!

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Becky Hardin

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Thanks for letting us know!

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