This copycat Burger King's Zesty sauce is one of the most popular copycat recipes due to it not only being one of Burger King's most popular sauces, but also because of the affordable price of all of the ingredients. Making your own zesty sauce brings all of your favorite flavors home while saving you money. It is also very quick and easy to make, only taking up about 5 minutes of your time.
This Burger King zesty dipping sauce is perfect to enjoy with onion rings or french fries. The sauce was originally offered with burger kings onion rings it is now only offered by request at some locations making this copycat recipe even more desirable. This homemade dipping sauce is perfect to serve with fried foods during football season and can be the perfect game day dipping sauce for appetizers.
This was inspired by my Copycat Outback Bloomin Onion Sauce recipe on this site, and pairs well with these Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
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Ingredients
- mayonnaise
- ketchup
- prepared horseradish
- white vinegar
- yellow mustard
- sugar
- lemon
- soy sauce
- cayenne pepper
- salt
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Step 1: Add mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, white vinegar, and yellow mustard to a bowl.
- Step 2: Add sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce, cayenne pepper and salt to the bowl.
- Step 3: Mix until combined.
- Step 4: Serve immediately or chill for later.
Hint: add the ingredients to a mason jar and shake the contents. This will save you time because you will not have as many dirty dishes and also works as the perfect airtight container to store your leftover sauce in the fridge.
What makes this version of Burger King Zesty Sauce the best version?
This sauce is the best BK's sauce version you are going to find because it is so similar in flavor to the original zesty sauce. It is the perfect balance of sweet, heat, creamy and acidic flavor. I also added a little soy sauce for a little extra umami flavor. My secret though? A tiny bit of sugar. I find that this small addition of sugar completely balances out the different flavors of the main ingredients in a beautiful way.
Substitutions
- Ketchup - instead of ketchup, use one tablespoon of tomato paste
- Horseradish - grate fresh horseradish instead of using prepared horseradish
- Yellow Mustard - can replace with honey mustard
- White Vinegar - can replace with apple cider vinegar if necessary
Variations of Burger King Zesty Sauce
- Copycat Bloomin Onion Sauce - for a sauce that embodies similar flavors and also pairs well with onion rings try this blooming onion sauce
- Horseradish Sauce - for a more simple flavor that highlights the horseradish use creamy horseradish sauce
- Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Fried Pickle sauce - for a ranch based sauce with some spicy, try a copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Fried Pickle sauce
See this Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Fried Pickle sauce on my website!
What equipment do I need for this Copycat Burger King Zesty Sauce?
To make this recipe, you will need a mixing bowl as well as measuring spoons and measuring cups. A lemon juicer will also be needed if using fresh lemon.
How do I store my homemade sauce?
Save any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Tip
Serve this popular dipping sauce with onion rings for the most authentic nostalgic Burger King flavors. This zesty onion ring sauce also pairs well with chicken nuggets and could also be great as a burger sauce or a sauce on a chicken sandwich.
FAQ
While this sauce is no longer one of the main menu items at this fast-food joint, there are some locations where you can still ask for it but it is only served upon request. If you aren't sure if you can get this sauce at your Burger King, no worries, because now you can make your own from home to enjoy with your favorite foods.
Yes, if you search on TikTok - make copycat Burger King zesty sauce, my recipe video will come up for this delicious sauce. While this will give you a visual for the steps, the only thing you will have to do is come back to this recipe page for the ingredients and measurements.
This zesty sauce goes well with a lot of easy dinner ideas such as a sauce for a classic chicken sandwich. It is also great as a dipping sauce for a lot of fried foods. The variety of flavors in this sauce pairs perfectly with the strong and crispy texture you get from fried foods. It can also be an excellent sauce to put on a burger. And could you imagine dipping some dry rubbed chicken wings in this? That flavor would be out of this world.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this Copycat Burger King Zesty sauce:
📖 Recipe
How to Make Copycat Burger King Zesty Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- 1 small bowl or mason jar
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Lemon Juicer
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, white vinegar, yellow mustard, sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce, cayenne pepper and salt to a bowl.
- Mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- save leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- pairs well with fried foods, burgers, or chicken sandwiches.
Nutrition
If you have any questions about how to make this copycat Burger King zesty sauce recipe or need other sauce recipe suggestions, leave a comment below!
Alicia says
Love this sauce with onion rings!
Alicia Moyer says
A great pairing choice!
Christy Phillips says
So good
Alicia Moyer says
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!