Easy to Make French Fry Sauce Recipe for Dipping

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This 3 ingredient creamy sauce is not only the perfect french fry dipping sauce, but it also pairs well with almost all fried foods. I have been making this homemade fry sauce recipe since I was a teenager, which means I have about 20 years experience of trying this dipping sauce with different foods and I have yet to find something it doesn't pair well with. This easy original fry sauce recipe will only take about 3 minutes to mix up and it is ready to go.

This easy fry sauce recipe is perfect to serve with a spread of fried foods or air fryer snacks on football Sunday game day. It is also the ultimate dipping sauce to pair with a classic chicken tenders and french fries quick and easy weeknight dinner on a busy weeknight. We also love using this sauce as a dipping sauce when we fondue, it is truly one the whole family loves.

This delicious sauce was inspired by my classic burger sauce recipe on this site, and pairs well with this homemade french fries recipe.

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Ingredients
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Variations
Equipment
How to Store French Fry Sauce
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Ingredients

This delicious fry sauce recipe requires just 3 simple ingredients, equal parts mayonnaise and plain ketchup and a little bit of prepared horseradish. The prepared horseradish provides the bulk of the flavor while the ketchup provides a little acidity and tangy flavor and the mayonnaise brings in a creamy element. The minimal amount of ingredients truly makes this an easy recipe to make.

mayonnaise
ketchup
prepared horseradish

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Step 1: Measure mayonnaise, ketchup and horseradish.

Step 2: Place ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 3: Mix ingredients until combined.

Step 4: Serve immediately or save for later.

Hint: for best flavor, use. prepared horseradish instead of fresh horseradish.

Substitutions

Mayonnaise - use vegan mayonnaise for a dairy free version
Prepared horseradish - if you can't find prepared horseradish, use fresh horseradish or a horseradish sauce. This will slightly change the texture and flavor

Variations

Burger Sauce - skip the horseradish and add pickle brine and vinegar for one of the most delicious and creamy basic burger sauce recipes
Fried Pickle Sauce - omit the horseradish and add seasonings to mayonnaise, ketchup and milk for a southwest ranch fried pickle sauce version
Bloomin Onion Sauce - add a variety of seasonings to alter the flavor for a copycat bloomin onion sauce perfect for fried foods
Yum Yum Sauce - use kewpie mayo and add a variety of sauces for a copycat yum yum sauce. It will quickly become one of your favorite sauces

See this fried pickle sauce recipe or this bloomin onion sauce recipe on my website!

Equipment

To make this simple recipe, you will need a small bowl as well as measuring cups and spoons. A mason jar is also helpful to either mix the sauce or to store the sauce in the fridge.

How to Store French Fry Sauce

Store the leftovers of this perfect sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing due to the mayonnaise being in the sauce. Mayonnaise does not handle being frozen well as it will cause the mayonnaise to separate.

Top Tip

To avoid extra dishes, add the ingredients of this special sauce to a mason jar. Seal the jar. Shake the mason jar to mix the sauce and use the same jar to store the sauce.

FAQ

What foods does this sauce pair well with?

This easy sauce pairs well with fried foods such as onion rings, crispy fries, sweet potato fries, potato wedges, fried pickles, zucchini fries, chicken nuggets or chicken strips, etc. It also pairs well with dishes like baked kielbasa.

Can I make this sauce ahead of time?

Yes, this ultimate fry dip sauce can be prepared several hours or even a day before serving. Keeping it refrigerated allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

Is prepared horseradish the same as fresh horseradish?

Prepared horseradish is grated horseradish mixed with vinegar and salt, making it less sharp and more stable than fresh horseradish, which is more potent and must be used quickly.

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