fry sauce
Ketchup-mayo blend
Fry sauce is a condiment made by mixing ketchup and mayonnaise, often with additional seasonings like pickle juice, garlic, or paprika.
It originated in Utah in the 1940s and remains strongly associated with that region, though similar sauces exist worldwide under different names.
As the name suggests, it's primarily used as a dip for french fries but works equally well with onion rings, burgers, and other fried foods.
Every burger joint in Salt Lake has its own fry sauce recipe.
Beehive State, western region
- Arctic CircleNorthern latitude marking perpetual daylight zone
- fast-foodRapidly prepared meals
- drive-inVenue serving seated motorists
- American WestHistoric frontier territory
diner · In-N-Out · food truck · roadside · local · signature · trademark · iconic
Tomato-based condiment
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- thousand islandCreamy pink salad dressing
- ranchLivestock-raising estate
seasoning · paprika · garlic · onion powder · pickle relish · mustard · Worcestershire · vinegar
Fried vegetable slices, battered
- tater totsFried grated tuber nuggets
- chicken nuggetsBreaded fried poultry pieces
- mozzarella sticksBattered cheese batons, deep-fried
- cheese curdsCoagulated milk solids
Utah
Beehive State, western region
- Arctic CircleNorthern latitude marking perpetual daylight zone
- fast-foodRapidly prepared meals
- drive-inVenue serving seated motorists
American West · diner · In-N-Out · food truck · roadside · local · signature · trademark · iconic · beloved
ketchup
Tomato-based condiment
- mayonnaiseEmulsified egg-oil spread
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
- thousand islandCreamy pink salad dressing
ranch · seasoning · paprika · garlic · onion powder · pickle relish · mustard · Worcestershire · vinegar · spices
onion rings
Fried vegetable slices, battered
- tater totsFried grated tuber nuggets
- chicken nuggetsBreaded fried poultry pieces
- mozzarella sticksBattered cheese batons, deep-fried
cheese curds · corn dogs · chips · dunk · scoop · drizzle · ramekin · side
mixing
Combining into one mass
ratio · emulsion · smooth · thick · spreadable · consistency · homemade · scratch · recipe · proportions
- UtahSalt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, St. George, Park City
- saucesgravy, ketchup, mustard, pesto, marinara
- emulsion saucesmayonnaise, mayo, hollandaise, bearnaise, aioli
- Mormon stereotypesBYU, Utah, missionaries, polygamy, sister wives
fry sauceketchup
Tomato-based condiment
Tabasco · Heinz ketchup · mustard · yellow mustard · mayonnaise
fry saucesriracha
Thai-style chili condiment
wasabi · vinegar · buffalo sauce · malt vinegar · hot sauce
fry, sauce, fries, fried, frying, fryer, sauced, saucy, saucier