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McDonald's Spicy Pepper Sauce Recipe

McDonald's Spicy Pepper Sauce Recipe

Make this McDonald’s Spicy Pepper Sauce Recipe in just 15 minutes with simple ingredients. Creamy, smoky, tangy, and perfect for fries, burgers, and nuggets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Airtight jar

Method
 

Step 1: Combine Base Ingredients
  1. Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, honey, and vinegar together until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
    Whisking the Creamy Sauce Base Together
Step 2: Add Seasonings
  1. Mix in black pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly blended.
    Adding Spices to the Pepper Sauce Mixture
Step 3: Taste and Adjust
  1. Taste the sauce and add extra black pepper or cayenne if you prefer a stronger peppery kick.
    Checking the Sauce Flavor and Consistency
Step 4: Chill Before Serving
  1. Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes so the flavors blend together beautifully before serving.
    Chilling the Spicy Pepper Sauce Before Serving

Notes

Freshly cracked black pepper and 30 minutes of chilling make the biggest difference in achieving the best flavor.