Skip the bottled sauces and make this rich, creamy, tangy burger sauce at home in just 5 minutes! Made with simple pantry ingredients, this versatile sauce is perfect for burgers, fries, wraps, sandwiches, hot dogs, grilled chicken, and more. The balance of creamy mayonnaise, sweet ketchup, spicy chili garlic sauce, and tangy mustard creates an irresistible flavor you’ll want to put on everything.
🕒 Prep Time
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Chill: 30 minutes (recommended)
- Total: 35 minutes
🍽️ Yield
Makes about 1 cup (240ml)
🧂 Ingredients
- ½ cup (120g) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30g) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon (15g) chili garlic sauce
- ½ teaspoon mustard paste
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, chili garlic sauce, mustard paste, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper.
- If using, add the garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- Whisk everything together until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and evenly blended.
- Taste the sauce and adjust to your preference:
- Add more chili garlic sauce for extra spice.
- Add a little more ketchup for a sweeter flavor.
- Add a few drops of vinegar for more tanginess.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir before serving.
🍔 Serving Suggestions
This sauce is delicious with:
- Beef burgers
- Chicken burgers
- French fries
- Onion rings
- Crispy chicken tenders
- Wraps
- Sandwiches
- Hot dogs
- Grilled chicken
- Potato wedges
💡 Tips
- Use full-fat mayonnaise for the creamiest texture.
- For a smoky twist, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- For a milder sauce, reduce the chili garlic sauce to 1–2 teaspoons.
- For a restaurant-style flavor, add ½ teaspoon onion powder.
❄️ Storage
Store the burger sauce in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for 5–7 days. Stir before each use. Do not freeze.
