Chick-fil-A Sauce

Chick-fil-A Sauce is easy to recreate at home, so skip the extra sauce packets and make a whole batch instead. This creamy, smoky-sweet copycat sauce comes together in minutes with just five simple ingredients.

Serve it with crispy chicken tenders, oven fries, grilled chicken sandwiches, or use it as a dipping sauce for your favorite snacks and appetizers.

dipping waffle fries in Chick-Fil-A Sauce with spoon full beside it.

Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Chick-fil-A Sauce

Flavor: Creamy and slightly sweet with tangy mustard and smoky barbecue flavor.
Why Make It: Five ingredients and one bowl make this dipping sauce quick and easy to prepare at home.
Technique: Whisk until completely smooth, then chill to give the flavors time to blend. Don’t skip this step!

Total Time: 35 Mins (5 Mins Prep) Makes: ¾ cup sauce

Ingredient Notes

mayonnaise , honey , bbq sauce , mustard , vinegar with labels to make Chick-Fil-A Sauce.

Mayonnaise: Use full-fat mayonnaise for the creamiest texture. Light mayonnaise works too, but the sauce will be slightly thinner and tangier.
Barbecue Sauce: Use a classic sweet and smoky barbecue sauce for the most familiar flavor. Avoid spicy or strongly flavored varieties unless you want to change the sauce’s flavor.
Honey: Maple syrup can work in a pinch, but it will give the sauce a noticeably different flavor.
Yellow Mustard: Use classic yellow mustard for the most authentic flavor. Or replace with Dijon mustard for a sharper flavor.
Apple Cider Vinegar: A small amount cuts through the richness and brightens the sauce. Lemon juice is a good substitute and works well in many copycat versions.

Variations

Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne, a splash of hot sauce, or a little chipotle powder.
Extra smoky: Use a smoky barbecue sauce or add a tiny drop of liquid smoke.
Tangier: Increase the mustard or apple cider vinegar slightly.

How to Make Chick-fil-A Sauce

adding ingredients to bowl to make Chick-Fil-A Sauce.

Add all the ingredients to a bowl (full recipe below).

whisking ingredients together to make Chick-Fil-A Sauce.

Whisk and chill until ready to serve.

Chill It: Don’t skip the 30-minute chill. Resting gives the ingredients time to blend.
Double It: Make a double batch for game day or parties and serve it with crispy chicken nuggets, air fryer French fries, or onion rings.
Stir Before Serving: Give refrigerated sauce a quick stir before serving, especially if it has been sitting for a few days.

sheet pan with a dish of Chick-Fil-A Sauce with fries around it.

Storing Homemade Sauce

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Do not freeze.

Dips Made for Dunking

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Chilling Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to blend.

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dip

Cuisine American

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