Fry Sauce: Utah’s secret to the best dip for fries or sauce for burgers! Just mix mayo, ketchup, and a few special ingredients to kick up the flavor.

The best fry sauce ready to be enjoyed with a side of fries.

The Best Fry Sauce

Meet Utah’s fave: Fry Sauce! It’s a sweet, savory, and tangy mix that’s a go-to in local diners and homes. I’ve put my own spin on this easy recipe, which started with just ketchup and mayo.

It all began in the 1940s, thanks to Don Carlos Edwards, and it’s been a hit ever since. If you haven’t tried it, one dip and you’ll totally get the hype! 😊

All the ingredients in this recipe including ketchup, mayo, relish, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce prepped out for easy assembly.

Ingredients In Fry Sauce

  • Mayo: Use real, full-fat mayo for a creamy texture and delicious flavor. I like Hellmann’s/Best Foods®.
  • Ketchup: Adds color and flavor. Go for a good quality brand like Heinz®—some others can be a bit too acidic.
  • Worcestershire Sauce: Just a little adds a lot of flavor.
  • Pickle Relish: This gives the sauce a nice texture and tangy flavor.
  • Paprika: Adds color, flavor, and a touch of smokiness. For more smoky flavor, try smoked paprika.
  • Salt: A pinch brings out all the flavors in the sauce.
All the ingredients in this recipe in a bowl ready to be mixed together.

How To Make Fry Sauce

  1. Mix together all of the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Whisk until combined.
  3. Refrigerate for a bit to help the flavors intensify.

Mix It Up

  • Spicy: Add Tabasco, chili powder, cayenne, or chipotle in adobo sauce for some heat.
  • Garlic: Add in some garlic powder or use garlic salt instead of regular salt.
  • Mustard: Add a small amount of yellow mustard, about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.
The best fry sauce in a bowl with fries on the side.

Storage

Fry Sauce lasts 3-5 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Always check for any weird smells or looks before using. It’s best not to freeze it—make smaller batches if you need to.

Enjoy Fry Sauce On

5 from 9 votes

Fry Sauce

Utah's go-to for the perfect fry dip or burger topping! Just blend mayo, ketchup, and a few extra ingredients to boost the flavor.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • small bowl

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combined.
  • Add salt to taste. Adjust any flavors to your preference.
  • Use immediately, or refrigerate, covered, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Enjoy with roasted potatoes, french fries, roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, or slathered on a burger.

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Recipe Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. If the sauce develops a strange odor, flavor, or appearance, discard it. Fry sauce doesn’t freeze or thaw well. If you don’t need a full batch, consider making a half batch instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.6g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 6.9mg | Sodium: 340.3mg | Sugar: 6g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Meet Chelsea


Hi there! Iโ€™m Chelseaโ€“the recipe developer, photographer, writer, and taste tester behind Chelseaโ€™s Messy Apron (although my little ones help me out quite a bit with the taste testing part!). I LOVE getting creative in the kitchen and then posting my creations here for you to enjoy.

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20 Comments

  1. Sam says:

    Simply delicious!

  2. Joan Riccio Winston says:

    Ha! Thatโ€™s the recipe we used to use to make โ€œRussian dressingโ€ for a salad dressing. Itโ€™s delicious!

  3. Simon says:

    Hmm these look delicious, thanks for posting up this recipe, looks quite simple to make.

    Simon

  4. Kait says:

    5 stars
    AMAZING!

  5. Kelley says:

    5 stars
    The fry sauce sounds so good! I could enjoy that with so many things, including crispy potatoes!

  6. Danielle says:

    This looks fantastic!

  7. Michele says:

    I’ve never made my own fry sauce this sounds awesome!

  8. Sam says:

    5 stars
    I love roasted potatoes and along with ridiculously awesome-sounding fry sauce sounds just perfect right about now!

  9. Alli says:

    Oh man, I am drooling over this! Can’t wait to try this recipe!

  10. Gayle says:

    That fry sauce sounds incredible.