Why buy pricey packets of fry sauce when you can make it at home with six simple ingredients and one step?
Fry dipping sauce is the perfect combination of ketchup, mayo, ranch dressing, vinegar, sugar, and smoked paprika. Easy peasy!
You Are Going to Love This Fry Dipping Sauce Because…
- It’s so easy to make and versatile, that you’ll want to whip some up for more than French fries.
- This sauce is a little sweet, a little tangy, with a slightly smoky flavor.
- Mayonnaise and ketchup make this perfectly rich for dipping.
- Try it as a spread for burgers or homemade chicken nuggets or as a dip for veggies like carrot fries, crispy onion rings, or chips.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients: Ketchup and mayo create the base for fry sauce, but quality brands without high fructose corn syrup work best. It’s naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan with mayo substitutes. For a tangier, lower-fat option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Ranch Dressing: Ranch adds a tangy, herby flavor to fry sauce, balancing the sweetness of ketchup and the creaminess of mayo. Buy it or make it.
Variations: Unlike Thousand Island dressing, fry sauce doesn’t contain dill pickle relish so it’s smooth and creamy. Any vinegar works in this recipe, though white, apple cider, or red wine vinegar adds subtle flavor differences. Smoked paprika adds a unique taste, but regular paprika will also work. For extra heat, add a dash of Tabasco or cayenne pepper—perfect for burgers or quesadillas.
How to Make Fry Dipping Sauce
- Whisk all ingredients in a bowl (full recipe below).
- For the best flavor, chill for at least an hour before serving.
Storing Fry Dipping Sauce
- Keep fry dipping sauce in a small jar or covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Stir before serving.
- Freeze fry dipping sauce in small zippered bags or ice cube trays for up to three months. Stir once thawed and before serving.
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Fry Dipping Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve alongside a plate of fries or on a burger.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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