Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (2024)

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In-n-Out Sauce is famous on their burgers and to dip fries into! Now you can make it at home with this perfect copycat in-n-out sauce recipe!

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Making your favorite restaurant sauces at home is so easy, and often times overlooked! I have already shared with you how to make Big Mac Sauce, Zaxby's Sauce, Outback Bloom Sauce and many more! This Copycat In-N-Out Sauce will be a staple topping or dip for Air Fryer Hamburgers, Air Fryer French Fries, or even Air Fryer Asparagus fries! It's delicious and easy, and most of the ingredients you likely have at home!

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As I mentioned, making Copycat In-N-Out Sauce couldn't be easier, and you likely already have all the ingredients at home. Here's how to make it:

How to make Copycat In-N-Out Sauce:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • Get all the ingredients together for in-n-out sauce: Mayonnaise (I like reduced fat), ketchup, yellow mustard, white vinegar, sweet pickle relish, salt, and pepper.
  • Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and then whisk to combine.
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  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let all the flavors meld together.
  • Serve on your favorite hamburger or dip your fries into this delicious in-n-out sauce!
  • Store sauce up to TWO WEEKS in the fridge in a sealed container.
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Need ideas on how to use this delicious sauce? Here are some great recipes to add or use In-N-Out Sauce:

  • Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
  • Air Fryer Tater Tots (cook from frozen)
  • Air Fryer Hamburgers
  • Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
  • Air Fryer Hot Dogs
  • Hot Dog Chili Bake
  • Air Fryer Zucchini Fries (no oil)
  • Air Fryer Cheese Fries (2 ingredients)
  • Air Fryer Green Bean Fries (no oil recipe)
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Have you tried the famous In-N-Out Sauce? Even if you have never tried it, now you can make the perfect replica at home to use all the time! It is so delicious and easy!

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Copycat In-N-Out Sauce

In-n-Out Sauce is famous on their burgers and to dip fries into! Now you can make it at home with this perfect copycat in-n-out sauce recipe!

Course:Side Dish

Cuisine:American

Keyword:copycat in-n-out sauce

Servings: 12 Tablespoons (about)

Calories: 32 kcal

Ingredients

  • ½cupmayonnaise(reduced fat or regular)
  • 3TBSketchup
  • 1teaspoonyellow mustard
  • 1teaspoonwhite vinegar
  • 2 ½TBSsweet pickle relish
  • dash of salt
  • dash of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Using a medium bowl, add all the ingredients. Whisk well to combine.

  2. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  3. Serve and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

Will keep for 2 weeks in a sealed container in the fridge.

Makes about ¾ cups of sauce. Each serving is 1 TBS.

Nutritional information per serving: 32 calories, 2g fat, 4g carbohydrates, 2g sugar (used reduced fat mayo to calculate).

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  1. Jen

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (7)
    This is the only sauce my kids use for their fries! So quick and easy to make plus no reason to go out for it anymore. Love it!

    Reply

  2. Jessica Burgess

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (8)
    YESSSS! I have been craving this since we moved and no longer have an In-N-Out, and this totally worked and conquered my craving!! Thank you!

    Reply

  3. Erin

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (9)
    This is such an amazing flavor combo!!

    Reply

  4. katerina @ diethood.com

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (10)
    I love this flavor combo! Its incredibly delicious!

    Reply

  5. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (11)
    Yes, please! This looks incredibly delicious! I can't wait to try it!

    Reply

  6. Catalina

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (12)
    It's a sauce that I must make at home. It sounds so delicious.

    Reply

  7. Toni

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (13)
    This is really perfect!! It is so easy to make, too!

    Reply

    • Savannah Sbaiti

      Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (14)
      Perfect. My family devoured this sauce over cheesy tater tots!!!

      Reply

  8. Minda

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (15)
    This is the right recipe the others are missing the mustard. Appreciate the recipe.

    Reply

    • Allyson

      It is SO good!

      Reply

  9. Rocio

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (16)
    This is the best one I’ve tried. Thank you! I used to try a recipe with sugar and it ruins it.

    Reply

    • Allyson

      I am so happy you like it!

      Reply

  10. Sherri

    Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (17)
    It was slightly off. Felt like something was missing. Added a dash of Worcestershire and it’s just like the real stuff!!

    Reply

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Copycat In-n-Out Sauce (Easy Recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What is the In-N-Out sauce made of? ›

Spread 'em: Mastering the Special Sauce

I never understood why In-N-Out refers to their sauce as "Spread." Maybe they're just a little too cool for school. In any case, all it is is a basic Thousand Island-style dressing: a mixture of ketchup, mayonnaise, and sweet pickle relish.

Is In-N-Out spread just Thousand Island? ›

Because of similarities in color and taste, many people assume that In-N-Out's burger sauce is simply Thousand Island dressing, i.e. a blend of mayonnaise and ketchup. However, Thousand Island has a thicker consistency and is slightly spicier than In-N-Out sauce.

What's the difference between Big Mac sauce and In-N-Out sauce? ›

A closer look at the ingredient list shows one significant difference between the two: while McDonald's, like In-N-Out, includes sweet pickle relish and mayonnaise in their secret sauce, McDonald's doesn't include ketchup or any tomato products at all.

What is Big Mac sauce made of? ›

Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Sweet Relish (diced Pickles, Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Corn Syrup, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Chloride, Spice Extractives), Water, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Spices, Onion Powder, Salt, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Garlic Powder, Vegetable Protein (hydrolyzed Corn, ...

What kind of onions does In-N-Out use? ›

Although white onions are what In-N-Out uses, I think red or yellow onions would be just as delicious.

What makes In-N-Out Burger so special? ›

Our commitment to quality starts with our hamburgers. And our burgers begin with our patties. Each patty is made using only fresh, individually inspected, whole chucks from premium cattle selected especially for In-N-Out Burger. Our team of Associates removes the bones, grinds the meat and then makes each patty.

What is the closest thing to Big Mac sauce? ›

According to a video posted by TikTok influencer Mike Haracz, a former McDonald's corporate chef, Great Value brand Secret Sauce is the closest thing you'll get to the fast food chain's Big Mac sauce.

What cheese does In-N-Out use? ›

In-N-Out At Home. Known for its juicy burgers, melty American Cheese, and grilled onions and fresh onions, lettuce, tomatoes and the most delicious burger sauce.

What is spread made of? ›

A sandwich spread is a spreadable condiment used in a sandwich, in addition to more solid ingredients. Butter, mayonnaise, prepared mustard, and ketchup are typical sandwich spreads, along with their variants such as Thousand Island dressing, tartar sauce, and Russian dressing.

Is Big Mac sauce just thousand island? ›

The answer is no… but they are similar. Both of the condiments have a creamy consistency and include pickle relish. But, McDonald's Big Mac Sauce includes vinegar and has a bit more pickle relish in it than Thousand Island dressing.

Can you get just Big Mac sauce? ›

So if the house condiment on McDonald's Big Mac is your favorite part, then the fast food chain is offering something right up your alley. Starting April 27, Big Mac sauce is available in sauce cups (think the barbecue, sweet and sour, or honey mustard containers that come with your McNuggets).

Why is the Big Mac sauce so good? ›

The reason Big Mac sauce is such a hit is because it's unique. A lot of restaurants have “special sauces,” but few are as beloved as Big Mac sauce. It's the perfect blend of creamy, acidic, savory, and slightly sweet that compliments the rest of the burger incredibly well.

What is sauce made from meat juices? ›

Pan sauces and gravies are delicious concoctions that use the pan drippings from roasted meats to make a silky sauce that can accompany the meat. It's usually, and delectably, poured on top of side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

What are the ingredients in the In-N-Out burger? ›

Bun, 100% beef patty, lettuce, tomato, spread, 1 slice of American cheese, with or without onions. Bun, 2 100% beef patties, lettuce, tomato, spread, 2 slices of American cheese, with or without onions. Potatoes prepared fresh in 100% sunflower oil.

What is cane sauce made of? ›

What Is In Cane's Sauce? Cane's sauce is a take on Russian Dressing or Thousand Island Dressing, AKA many fast food chain's special sauce. It's a mayonnaise-based sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings like garlic powder and lots of freshly cracked black pepper.

What are the little peppers from in and out? ›

The yellow chile peppers carried by IN-IN-OUT burger are in fact cascabella peppers. Cascabella peppers are cone shaped and produce a chile pepper that is approximately 1 ¾” long by ¾” wide. Cascabellas turn from yellow, to orange, to red when mature.

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