8 Arby’s Copycat Recipes You Can Make at Home Tonight
We have the meats — and now you can too, right from your own kitchen. These Arby’s copycat recipes bring your fast-food favorites home without the drive-through line.
From their legendary Horsey Sauce to crispy Cherry Turnovers, each recipe captures that signature Arby’s flavor you crave any time the mood strikes.

Arbys Red Ranch Sauce

This tangy, smoky sauce is the reason Arby’s roast beef sandwiches taste the way they do — and now you can make it at home in about five minutes flat.
All you need are pantry staples like ketchup, mayo, and a few spices. Stir them together and you’ve got that familiar red-orange sauce ready to go.
It keeps in the fridge for a full week, so make a batch on Sunday and use it all week long on sandwiches, burgers, or even as a dipping sauce for fries. It’s simple, quick, and genuinely satisfying.
Arbys Tzatziki Sauce

This cool, garlicky Greek-style sauce comes together in about 10 minutes and tastes so much better than anything from a jar. It’s the same creamy dip Arby’s layers onto their gyro sandwiches, built on thick strained yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, and a little dill.
Make it for gyro night and it does all the heavy lifting. But honestly, once you have a bowl of it in the fridge, you’ll find yourself reaching for it with pita chips, roasted vegetables, or even just a spoon.
It keeps well for a few days, so it’s worth making a full batch.
Arbys Cherry Turnovers Recipe

Flaky, golden pastry wrapped around a glossy cherry filling — this copycat nails what makes Arby’s version so satisfying without the drive-through wait.
Most of the effort goes into assembling, not cooking. You fold the dough around that sweet cherry center, crimp the edges, and the oven does the rest in under an hour.
The result is a warm, handheld pastry that honestly holds up better than most fast-food versions have any right to. Make a batch on the weekend and you’ll have something worth coming back to all week.
Arbys Chocolate Turnovers

If you’ve been craving those flaky, chocolate-filled pastries from Arby’s, this copycat nails the experience. Store-bought puff pastry does the heavy lifting, giving you that same shatteringly crisp shell without any fuss.
The filling is warm, rich, and fudgy — exactly what you remember from the original. You fold everything together and get them in the oven fast.
Best of all, the whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re feeding a nostalgic craving or just want a quick homemade dessert, these turnovers are genuinely worth making on a weeknight.
Arbys Grilled Chicken and Pecan Salad

This copycat nails the sweet-and-savory combo Arby’s fans love, with juicy grilled chicken, crunchy pecans, and crisp greens all coming together in one satisfying bowl.
The real win here is the homemade honey balsamic dressing — it’s brighter and fresher than anything from a bottle, and it ties every ingredient together perfectly.
You can have it on the table in about 30 minutes, which makes it a great weeknight pick when you want something filling without the heaviness of a hot meal. It’s the kind of salad that actually keeps you full.
Arbys Horsey Sauce

This creamy, tangy copycat takes about five minutes to pull together using pantry staples you probably already have, like mayo, prepared horseradish, and a touch of sugar for balance.
It nails that sharp, horseradish-forward kick you know from the drive-through, without any trip to Arby’s required.
Slather it on a roast beef sandwich and you’re already in business, but honestly it’s just as good on burgers, wraps, or as a bold dipping sauce for fries. Once you keep a jar in the fridge, you’ll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
Arbys Beef and Cheddar

Thin-sliced roast beef piled onto a soft onion roll, smothered in warm cheddar cheese sauce and that signature tangy red ranch — this copycat nails every layer of the original.
The whole thing comes together in about 30 minutes using ingredients from any grocery store. Most people assume the cheese sauce is complicated, but it’s surprisingly simple once you know the trick.
If you’ve ever driven past an Arby’s just for one of these, you’ll love having this in your back pocket. Same satisfying flavors, same saucy mess, made entirely in your own kitchen.
Arbys Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Crispy breaded chicken, bold buffalo sauce, and cool ranch come together in about 30 minutes — no drive-through required.
The breading holds up beautifully under all that sauce, so every bite stays crunchy instead of turning soggy. That ranch isn’t just a garnish either; it genuinely balances the heat in a way that keeps you going back for another bite.
Once you make this at home, the Arby’s version almost feels unnecessary. You control the sauce level, the freshness, and the size — and honestly, it tastes better for it.
Final Thoughts
Making your favorite Arby’s dishes at home is easier than you think, and honestly way more fun. Whether you’re whipping up a Beef and Cheddar for a weeknight dinner or serving Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches at your next get-together, these recipes deliver the real deal every single time. Happy cooking!
