This mayo ketchup sauce is creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. It's a classic dipping sauce served with tostones, crispy chicken, and other fried foods.
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Mayo ketchup sauce is a quick mix of mayonnaise and ketchup with garlic and lime. It's ready in minutes and perfect for dipping chicken, fries, and tostones.
Mayoketchup Sauce
In Puerto Rico, mayo ketchup sauce is often called mayoketchup and is a simple condiment made with mayonnaise and ketchup. Garlic and a little lime juice are added for flavor.
There's not much to it, but when mixed together it's the perfect savory sauce for chicken fingers, fish sticks, and almost anything breaded and fried.
You'll find similar sauces in the Caribbean, and in the U.S. it's close to fry sauce. In Argentina and Uruguay, a similar version is called golf sauce, sometimes made with a little lemon or mustard. It's also known as pink sauce or salsa rosada in other places.
My mom used to make a simple version at home by mixing ketchup and mayonnaise in a small bowl for salad dressing. I loved it!
Ingredients
Use about two parts mayonnaise to one part ketchup as your base. Garlic and lime juice add extra flavor.
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1-2 teaspoons garlic (minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or vinegar
- pinch of salt
Optional
If you like it sweeter, add a little sugar. For heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce.
- 1 teaspoon sugar (for a sweeter sauce)
- dash of hot sauce (for heat)
How To Make Mayo Ketchup
- Add mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic, and lime juice to a medium bowl.
- Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Season with a pinch of salt and taste.
- If you want it a little sweeter, add a teaspoon of sugar.
- For heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Stir again and adjust to taste before serving.
Mayo Ketchup Sauce for Chicken
Mayo ketchup sauce works well as a dip for crispy chicken nuggets, tenders, and fried cutlets.
It also makes a quick spread for chicken sandwiches, adding a creamy, tangy finish.
What to Serve With Mayo Ketchup Sauce
Serve as a dip with tostones or French fries. Spread it on chicken or fish sandwiches or burgers. It's also great with crispy chicken nuggets.
This sauce works well with all kinds of fried foods and quick meals. If you're building a plate, here are a few good options:
- Tostones (fried green plantains)
- Fried chicken or chicken tenders
- Pan Seared Snapper Fillets
- Roasted potatoes
- Empanadas or hand pies
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a simple mix of mayonnaise and ketchup, often called mayoketchup. It's creamy, tangy, and used as a dipping sauce.
It's smooth and slightly sweet with a little tang from the ketchup and lime or vinegar.
Store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Stir before using.
It's great with tostones, fries, chicken nuggets, sandwiches, and other fried foods.
Mayo Ketchup Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 -2 teaspoons minced garlic or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice or vinegar
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- dash of hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Add mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic, and lime juice or vinegar to a bowl. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Season with a pinch of salt and taste.
- Add sugar for sweetness or hot sauce for heat, if desired.
- Stir again and adjust to taste before serving.
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