Oh, Freddy’s… if you haven’t been to Freddy’s, you are SO missing out. A steakburger and frozen custard chain started in Wichita, Kansas, Freddy’s has great food all around… but there’s one thing that they’re known for. Fry sauce. In fact, the first time my mom and brother went, they didn’t grab fry sauce from the counter, and an employee physically brought them some. My mother, a tried-and-true ketchup hater, was skeptical… but like everyone else, she quickly converted to the “fry sauce is basically tasty, tasty crack” camp. This stuff? It’s irresistible. And because our trips to Freddy’s were becoming all-to-frequent thanks to Fry Sauce, I had to do something… and by something, I mean learn to make it at home. Not only is it the perfect recipe for enjoying with family, but it’s also great for serving at cookouts– you’ll be the star of summer if you make this sauce for your summer party!

My first step was to ask a manager “So what’s in this stuff, anyway? I mean, aside from the crack, because we all know you can’t just taste this stuff once.” He listed off four ingredients– mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, and Freddy’s seasoning. Of course, he couldn’t tell me the exact quantities, but I can figure that out. It would be a very delicious process of trial-and-error.

To make the fry sauce, you first need some Freddy’s Fry Seasoning. Now, you can buy a bottled blend of their seasoning at their store locations, and even online, but in the off chance you’re in a pinch and need some fry sauce NOW, I’ve got the details on the seasoning, too, or at least, the closest copycat I can get. For the unfamiliar, Freddy’s Seasoning is similar to a Lawry’s or a Steak-n-Shake seasoning in that you can put it on literally anything and it’ll taste perfect. They use it in their steakburgers and put it on their fries at Freddy’s, but I promise, you can use it on pretty much everything at home, too.

The special seasoning blend is simple, and consists of spices you probably already have in your spice cabinet. I just mix them up in an old spice container that’s been washed and dried. You’ll need 2 Tablespoons salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, a teaspoon of pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons of paprika, and 1/2 a teaspoon each of turmeric, onion salt, and garlic salt. Mix those together, and you’ve got Fry Seasoning. (Of course, just keep multiplying it for the size of seasoning container that you have on hand, but I found this to be a good “base quantity” that was easy to multiply).

Then, it’s time for the Fry Sauce. Start with half a cup of mayonnaise. You’ll want the real deal here, so no cheating and using Miracle Whip. As good as the ole’ MW is, it just won’t taste quite the same as using real mayo in the Fry Sauce.

Next, you’ll need 2 Tablespoons of ketchup. Type doesn’t matter– just pull your favorite out of the fridge and measure some out.

Now, a teaspoon of pickle juice is added to the mix. Don’t like pickle juice? Add it anyway– trust me. My brother, my mom, and I all cannot stand the taste, or even the smell, of pickles, but we ALL love Freddy’s Fry Sauce. This just gives it some kick that it needs– without it, the sauce just doesn’t taste the same (and trust me, I tried). It seems that, in spite of whatever ingredient it is that you don’t like in here, whether you’re not a ketchup fan, or not a pickle fan, somehow, it doesn’t matter when the fry sauce is complete– I’ve never met a person who doesn’t like the fry sauce.

Finally, you’ll need a teaspoon of the fry seasoning. Then, stir it up and you’ve got fry sauce. We make a quadruple batch and stir it in an empty, clean pickle jar so we always have fry sauce on hand. Just be sure to give it a good shake before you use it.

When you’re ready for your fries, just make a batch of your favorite fries, season them with a generous sprinkling of fry seasoning, and dip right into the Fry Sauce. As I mentioned, the seasoning is great in steakburgers, too, but what you might not know is that slathering a little Fry Sauce on the bun of a steakburger or a hot dog is also not just acceptable, but encouraged– it’s just SO delicious.

Fry Sauce

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This fry sauce, inspired by a classic sauce served at a Steakburger chain, is addicting and delicious-- it's a must-make!

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 Cup mayonnaise (real)
2. 2 Tablespoons ketchup
3. 1 teaspoon pickle juice
4. 1 teaspoon fry seasoning (see notes) or Lawry's Season Salt

Instructions

1. Mix together all ingredients until well-combined and serve over fries or on burgers, hot dogs, etc.
2. Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator.

Notes

1. To make Fry Seasoning, combine 2 Tablespoons salt, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt. Measure out only 1 teaspoon of mixed seasoning for this recipe; store remainder in an airtight container at room temperature.

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I mean, who can resist this stuff? It truly is addicting… so be careful… once you make it, you’ll ALWAYS want some in your fridge. Don’t forget to serve it at your summer cookouts– your guests will LOVE it.

What’s your favorite fast food addiction? Let me know in the comments below! Looking for more condiments you’ll love? Try this homemade Spicy Ketchup. Or, make this side a meal by pairing it with Bacon Wrapped Cheeseburger Dogs and a Sponge Cake made from ANY cake mix you have on hand!

This post is not endorsed by Freddy’s Steakburgers or it’s affiliates. The recipe is an approximation of the actual recipe, and as such, is not actually a duplicate of Freddy’s Steakburgers original recipe, and again, is not officially endorsed by their company. Find out more about Freddy’s Steakburgers at their website, or check out their feature of this post on their website.

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