Our Vegan Utah Fry Sauce Recipe (Dipping Sauce For Fries)

Fries are pretty good on their own, but with a good dip, they become iconic!

Well, what if we could share with you a recipe that makes a sauce that is practically tailor-made for dipping fries?

Sound good? Well, keep reading, as we’re making vegan Utah fry sauce today.

Ingredients For Our Vegan Utah Fry Sauce

Here’s everything you’ll need to whip up this iconic sauce:

• ½ cup vegan mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade)
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or pickle juice for extra tang)
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Salt to taste

How to Make Vegan Utah Fry Sauce

Follow these easy steps to make the perfect creamy and tangy dip:

1. Combine the Ingredients: Add the vegan mayonnaise, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) to a small mixing bowl.
2. Mix It Well: Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy. Taste the sauce and add a pinch of salt, if needed, to balance the flavors.
3. Serve or Store: Transfer the sauce to a small serving bowl. Serve immediately as a dip, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Tips, Tricks & Advice For Making Vegan Utah Fry Sauce

So, if you’re looking to try to make the perfect side sauce, try to keep these ideas in mind when you make Utah dip for yourself.

Storing Suggestions

If you find that you’ve made too much of this sauce to use in a single sitting, you’re probably going to search for ways to store this new dip that you’ve made.

Fortunately, storing this sauce is as simple as putting it in an airtight container and putting it in the fridge. This will keep it fresh and safe to eat for up to a week. Simply take the amount that you want out, briefly whisk to soften it up, and it’s ready!

Do not leave this sauce out for more than a few hours. And remember, it will start to go bad within a day or two if left at room temperature.

Add Some Spice In Your Life!

We’ve already outlined a pretty good version of this dip for you to make. But once you’ve tried it for yourself, you can add all kinds of different condiments and spices to this sauce to make it truly your own!

These are some of our favorite suggestions that we’ve heard over the years that you should try out:

• Barbecue Utah Sauce: Instead of adding ketchup to your dip mix, try adding barbecue instead for something that adds a little more smoke and flavor to your sauce.
• Smoked Utah Sauce: If it’s smoky flavors that you want, then try swapping out your paprika in this mix for some smoked paprika for a taste that fills your nostrils and gets the taste buds fired up!
• Spicy Utah Sauce: Try adding some cayenne pepper mix to your Utah sauce for an extra spicy flavor. Alternatively, if it’s a nostril-clearing heat that you’re looking for, you may want to try adding some smooth mustard to your sauce. Or, if you’re feeling particularly brave, some horseradish will knock your socks off!

Avoid Adding Salt

Like with many other condiments, sauces, and other foods that you’ll make around the kitchen, you might have the temptation to add a sprinkle of salt to your dish.

This is not recommended, as you’ll find plenty of salt in the condiments already, and you don’t want to ruin your dip!

Final Notes

So, there you have it. The signature sauce of Salt Lake City and Utah, this fry-dipping sauce isn’t just a treat that goes great with fries but with all kinds of meals.

Plus, it’s still a simple dip that you can make in a few minutes, so there’s no excuse not to give this recipe a try for yourself!

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