Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (like Frank’s, Valentina, or Crystal)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp pickle juice or white vinegar
- Pinch of cayenne (optional, for extra heat)
- Salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to finish
Stuff to Know Before Making
I’d suggest working in sections like this recipe notes and then tasting at each stage. While this recipe works great for me, you can absolutely omit stuff as you see fit.
Mix the Base
In a small bowl, combine the mayo, ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce until smooth.
Add Seasonings
Stir in smoked paprika, chipotle, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Balance the Flavor
Add pickle juice or vinegar. Mix in cayenne or ancho if you want extra heat.
Season and Rest
Salt to taste, finish with cracked black pepper, and chill for 10–15 minutes if possible.
Spicy Fry Sauce
Spicy fry sauce with creamy mayonnaise, tangy ketchup, and a spicy kick from Dijon mustard and hot sauce. Smoky notes of paprika blend with garlic and onion powders. Tangy pickle juice adds a zesty finish.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp hot sauce like Frank’s, Valentina, or Crystal
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp pickle juice or white vinegar
- Pinch of cayenne optional, for extra heat
- Salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to finish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, mustard, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Stir in smoked paprika, chipotle, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add pickle juice or vinegar. Mix in cayenne for extra heat, if desired.
- Salt to taste, finish with cracked black pepper.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes.