This fry sauce, which takes less than 5 minutes to throw together and uses just a handful of pantry staples, is the perfect way to take your fries and burgers to the next level!
Are your fries feeling a little boring, your burgers a little lackluster? You should definitely give fry sauce a try.
“What is fry sauce?” You might ask. It’s an easy-to-make condiment that is extremely popular in parts of the US.
Although different versions of fry sauce have popped up all over the world, when most people think of it, they will connect it back to Utah. This Utah state favorite originated from Arctic Circle, an American burger and shake restaurant chain that was created in the 1950s.
Of the many (many!!) fry sauce variations, my favorite is a simple mixture of mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and pickle brine making it a little bit sweet, deliciously savory, and with just a bit of bite from the brine.
Once you start dipping your fries in it or smothering it on your hamburgers, you will never be able to go back!
Ingredient Notes
- Mayonnaise: Any mayo will work for this recipe, including light, vegan, or low-fat.
- Pickle Brine: The pickle brine adds a hint of dill to the sauce, which is quite good, but you can replace the brine with the same amount of distilled white vinegar.
- Worcestershire Sauce: The Worcestershire sauce adds depth of flavor to the fry sauce, but is optional.
- Salt: Since different types of mayo have different salt contents and there is A LOT of salt in brine, the amount of salt needed will vary so add salt to taste.
- Cayenne: The cayenne brings some heat but is also optional.
How to Make Fry Sauce
Fry sauce is actually really simple to make!
1. Combine the mayo, ketchup, pickle brine, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika in a small bowl. I recommend measuring the mayonnaise and ketchup by weight using a kitchen scale because it makes things quicker and easier (and means fewer dishes to wash).
2. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the optional cayenne.
3. Then, serve and enjoy!
Variations
If you look around the internet, people have *very* strong opinions about what they like in their fry sauce. This is the classic fry sauce recipe, but to really make it your own, try adding in a little:
- Prepared horseradish
- BBQ sauce
- Mustard
- Pickle relish
- Hot sauce
- Adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers
Places to Use Fry Sauce
Fry sauce is obviously great on fries, and my personal favorite way to eat it is as a condiment on burgers, but it would also be great with…
- Chicken strips or nuggets
- Tater tots
- Onion rings
- Hot dogs or Polish dogs
- Fish sticks
FAQ
How to store fry sauce?
Store fry sauce tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Fry Sauce
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (168g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (68g) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brine from a jar of dill pickles OR distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more to taste if desired (optional)
- Salt as needed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle brine or vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika.
- If using cayenne, stir in 1/4 teaspoon and then add more to taste. Add salt if needed. Use for dipping fries or as a spread for burgers, and enjoy!
Notes
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