Copycat Chick Fil A Sauce Recipe

This homemade Chick Fil A Sauce tastes just like the real thing! A cross between smoky barbecue sauce and creamy honey mustard creates the ideal dipping sauce for chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, fries, and all of your fast food favorites.

I think it’s safe to say there’s one fast food sauce that stands out among the rest: the famous Chick-Fil-A Sauce. This classic sauce is a blend of zesty BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, and sweet honey mustard.

I actually hadn’t tried it until a couple years ago. But one dip of my waffle fry into that yummy sauce and I was hooked!

It’s unquestionably the BEST dipping sauce for all things fried. 

To make Chick-Fil-A Sauce at home, you’ll need 5 ingredients and less than 1 minute of your time to mix them. It’s seriously that simple. If you don’t have a Chick-Fil-A nearby, this copycat recipe is a great way to enjoy everyone’s favorite sweet, creamy, and tangy dipping sauce at home.

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What is the famous Chick-Fil-A Sauce?

In the early 80s, a team member at the Fredericksburg, VA Chick-Fil-A location mixed barbeque and honey mustard. Thus, the fast-food franchise’s signature sauce was born. 

This delicious condiment is one of the many dipping sauces Chick-Fil-A offers and has a distinct beloved flavor. This classic sauce is smooth and creamy with the perfect balance of warm, smoky, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients needed

The official Chick-Fil-A sauce ingredients list is lengthy, but this copycat has only 5 ingredients. You’ll need:

• Mayonnaise – To truly mimic the original, use real full-fat mayo. 
• BBQ Sauce – It’s best to use a thick tomato-based BBQ sauce sweetened with molasses or brown sugar. Buy storebought Kansas City-style or Memphis-style BBQ sauce (like Sweet Baby Ray’s, Heinz, and Stubb’s) for the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, or make homemade BBQ sauce instead. 
• Honey – The sweetness balances the sauce and enhances the deep golden color. Or, try one of these honey substitutes.
• Dijon mustard – Or use yellow mustard for a milder flavor.
• White vinegar – You can also use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice if you don’t have white vinegar. 

How to make homemade Chick-Fil-A sauce

This DIY Chick-Fil-A sauce comes together in one simple step: 

1. Add the mayo, BBQ sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and white vinegar to a small bowl, and stir to combine. That’s it!

Tips and tricks

• Add a drop of liquid smoke for smokier flavors. A tiny drop goes a long way, so don’t add too much. 
• Leave the sauce in the fridge if you aren’t in a rush. 30 minutes is plenty of time for the flavors to wake up and taste even bolder and brighter.
• Make a double batch. This copycat sauce goes quickly, so you might as well make extras!

How long does Chick-Fil-A sauce stay fresh?

Store your homemade Chick-Fil-A sauce in a sealed jar or squeeze bottle in the refrigerator and it will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks. It does not freeze well.

Serving suggestions

The copycat sauce is delicious with waffle fries, chicken sandwiches, and chicken nuggets, but the serving options are practically endless. Serve a big bottle of it with:

• Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders
• Cheesesteak Sandwiches
• Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Air Fryer Fries
• Pretzel Bites
• Baked Buffalo Wings
• Hamburgers
• Hot Dogs
• Air Fried Zucchini Fries
• Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
• Scrambled Eggs
• Pizza
• Tacos
• Fish Sticks

More homemade sauces and condiments

• Homemade BBQ Sauce
• In-N-Out Sauce
• Chipotle Crema Sauce
• Boom Boom Sauce
• Alabama White BBQ Sauce
• Homemade Buffalo Sauce
• Honey Mustard Sauce
• Bang Bang Sauce (Bonefish Grill Copycat)
• Homemade Ranch Dressing

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