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

Is In-N-Out sauce the same as Thousand Island dressing? ›

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 the In-N-Out sauce made of? ›

Ingredients in In-N-Out Spread

Mayonnaise: This is the base of the spread recipe. Ketchup: A couple tablespoons ketchup adds in the sweetness of this spread. Sweet Pickle Relish: Sweet relish is the secret to this spread. The sweet pickles take the spread to a whole new level.

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

2 100% beef patties, lettuce, tomato, spread, 2 slices of American cheese, with or without onions, bun. Prepared fresh in 100% sunflower oil using only fresh potatoes. Made from real ice cream. “Coca-Cola,” “Diet co*ke,” “Barq's” and “Minute Maid” are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company.

What is the In-N-Out secret sauce called? ›

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 Thousand Island just ketchup and mayo? ›

Thousand Island dressing is an American salad dressing and condiment based on mayonnaise that can include olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, cream, chili sauce, tomato purée, and ketchup or Tabasco sauce.

What store bought sauce is closest to Big Mac sauce? ›

Haracz continued, saying fans of the popular fast food chain's sauce who are looking for something that's both “store-bought” and “already purchased” should try Walmart's Great Value Secret Sauce. The sauce, Haracz said, is “closest” to the Big Mac sauce that is “served in the restaurant.”

Which burger sauce is closest to the Big Mac? ›

“The [sauce] that best replicated Big Mac sauce from McDonald's that you should go buy if you want it is Great Value's 'Secret Sauce,'” he said. “Look at the ingredients statement, it's almost identical.”

Will McDonald's sell you Big Mac sauce? ›

Available in restaurant, in Drive-Thru, via the My McDonald's App, and also via McDelivery, now is the time to try Big Mac® Special Sauce with any McDonald's menu items whether that's Chicken McNuggets, Veggie Dippers... or perhaps a Big MacFlurry…?

What brand of ketchup does In-N-Out use? ›

IN N OUT Burger KETCHUP Restaurant Packet HEINZ Collector's New - LOT OF 4.

What oil do five guys use? ›

What type of peanut oil does Five Guys use? We use 100% refined peanut oil, which contains only enough preservatives (less than 0.004%) so that the oil doesn't foam when we cook our fries.

What oil does an in and out burger use? ›

In-N-Out uses the Kennebec variety of potato for its fries and prepares them on-site as opposed to purchasing them pre-made from other companies. According to In-N-Out the company's french fries are cooked in "100% pure, cholesterol-free sunflower oil".

What is the most unhealthy burger at In-N-Out? ›

Worst: Double-Double with Spread

This burger is a mainstay on the regular In-N-Out menu and it's one to avoid. It packs in excessive saturated fat and sodium. The saturated fat is the same as you'd get from eating 3 tablespoons of butter and the sodium would be equal to what you'd get from two servings of canned soup!

What is gorilla style at In-N-Out Burger? ›

What is Gorilla Style at In-N-Out? Also frequently called "Monkey Style" at In-N-Out, Gorilla Style refers to any burger with animal fries shoved in the middle. However, if you're planning on ordering this during your next In-N-Out Burger visit, be sure to tell the In-N-Out employee exactly what it is.

How unhealthy is an In-N-Out cheeseburger? ›

In an analysis conducted by Gambling.com, In-N-Out ranked the second in the nation for healthiest cheeseburger, with Whataburger coming in at #1. They claim that through the levels of sugar, fat, salt, and calorie content provided, In-N-Out cheeseburgers are one of the healthiest you can find in the fast food line.

What is the difference between Thousand Island and burger sauce? ›

Is burger sauce the same as Thousand Island? The two share a lot of similarities in ingredients and color, but they're not exactly the same. Burger sauce really just a mix of condiments like mayo, mustard, ketchup, and relish with a few extra flavorings thrown in. Thousand Island is a bit more complicated.

What does in and out sauce taste like? ›

It's sweet, salty, a little zesty and the perfect condiment for any burger.

Is Chick Fil A sauce Thousand Island dressing? ›

Luckily, you don't have to go online to get your fill of this tangy spread. In fact, you don't even need to go to Chick-fil-A. As the company tweeted out in 2012, the Chick-fil-A sauce is just a mixture of honey mustard, barbecue sauce, and ranch dressing. Yes, that's it.

Is Thousand Island dressing the same as Big Mac sauce? ›

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.

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