McDonald's spicy pepper sauce recipe

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McDonald's spicy pepper sauce recipe

A creamy, tangy, and mildly spicy sauce inspired by the famous McDonald’s spicy pepper sauce. I mix simple pantry ingredients to create a smooth, flavorful condiment that works perfectly with chicken sandwiches, fries, burgers, and wraps.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

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Total Time 25

Servings: 4

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Calories: 40

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

½ cup Mayonnaise Full-fat preferred

1 tablespoon Distilled white vinegar Adds tang

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard For flavor depth

1 teaspoon Sugar Balances acidity

1 tablespoon Habanero hot sauce Adjust to taste

¼ teaspoon Garlic powder Savory flavor

¼ teaspoon Onion powder Adds depth

¼ teaspoon Smoked paprika Gives mild smoky taste

1 pinch Turmeric Adds color

– – Salt To taste

Equipment

Mixing bowl Medium size
Whisk or spoon For mixing ingredients
Measuring spoons For accurate measurements
Rubber spatula To scrape the bowl
Airtight container For storing sauce

Method

Step 1

I add mayonnaise to a medium mixing bowl. This becomes the creamy base for the sauce.

Step 2

I pour in the vinegar and Dijon mustard, then whisk until the mixture becomes smooth.

Step 3

I add sugar and stir until fully blended.

Step 4

I mix in the habanero hot sauce and adjust the amount depending on how spicy I want the sauce.

Step 5

I sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and turmeric.

Step 6

I season the sauce with a small pinch of salt and whisk everything until smooth and evenly colored.

Step 7

I transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate it for about 20 minutes so the flavors blend together.

Notes

I like to chill the sauce before serving because the flavors blend better. If the sauce becomes too spicy, I simply mix in a little extra mayonnaise. This sauce works great as a dip for fries, nuggets, burgers, wraps, or crispy chicken sandwiches.