McDonald's Chipotle BBQ Sauce (Easy Copycat)
Description
Creamy, smoky, and sweet — this 5-minute copycat tastes just like the McDonald's dipping sauce, with no cooking required. Perfect for nuggets, fries, burgers, and more.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce, a sweet, smoky variety works best
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 teaspoon honey, or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, or lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the base. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and ketchup until smooth.
- Add the smoky heat. Stir in the adobo sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Balance it out. Add the honey and vinegar (or lime juice), then taste. Adjust sweetness, heat, and salt until it tastes right to you.
- Rest, then serve. Cover and chill for at least 20 to 30 minutes so the flavors meld. Serve cold.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Notes
- Heat level: For a milder sauce, reduce the adobo to ½ teaspoon. For more kick, finely mince a whole chipotle pepper and stir it in.
- Smoother texture: Blend everything with an immersion blender for a silky, restaurant-style finish.
- Make ahead: Tastes even better the next day.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freezing isn't recommended for mayo-based sauces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 485mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 103IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg