No, this isn’t a sauce made out of onion rings—it’s only the most delicious blend of spicy, sweet, and sour ever found in an Onion Ring Sauce.
Picture this—you’re sitting in front of a TV, watching the big game with a few of your closest buds. Directly ahead of you, there’s a coffee table filled with all your favorite deep-fried goodies, plus the odd carrot stick or two. You pick up an onion ring, and that’s when it hits you. You don’t have any sauce.
You sit back on the couch dejected. Your team may as well lose. The rest of the food is suddenly unappetizing. You get up, grab your jacket, and go home. Because, as it turns out, onion ring sauce really is that important.
This onion ring dipping sauce recipe strikes the perfect balance of taste bud stimulation. Does one friend like it sweet? Covered. Does another friend prefer spicy? Check. This one-of-a-kind creamy sauce is always a home run.
Is Onion Ring Sauce Healthy?
This homemade onion ring sauce offers a simple but delicious alternative to store-bought blends. With ingredients like organic ketchup and apple cider vinegar, it contains a range of healthy nutrients, though the mayonnaise does add some fat, too. This onion ring sauce recipe calls for only a half teaspoon of sugar, which low-carb diners can choose to replace with a low-carb sugar substitute if desired.
What Else Can I Use This Dipping Sauce For?
This sauce is suitable for almost any deep-fried food you like to dip. It is the perfect accompaniment to French fries, sweet potato fries, and hash browns. You could also try using this dipping sauce with chicken tenders, fish sticks, and even potato chips. In addition to deep-fried foods like these, this sauce tastes great slathered on burgers, sandwiches, and chicken wings. For those of us looking to add a few more fresh foods into our diet, this onion ring sauce also pairs well with a vegetable tray.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
To store this onion ring sauce, place any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 7 days. When you’re ready to serve, remove the sauce from the fridge and give it a good stir.
Serving Suggestions
Looking for the perfect onion ring recipe to pair with this sauce? Well, I have you covered with these Air-Fryer Onion Rings, which are an absolute cinch to make. For another game day crowd-pleaser, try the best Baked Chicken Tenders you’ll ever taste. You could also try these Air-Fryer Potato Wedges and Air-Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings with your sauce, which would both make excellent appetizers for any game-watching crew.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably made with avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons organic ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon organic cane sugar
Instructions
- Whisk the mayonnaise, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Cajun seasoning, and cane sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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