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kfc finger lickin good sauce recipe

Finger Lickin' Good Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp mustard powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk the 3 tbsp mayonnaise and 2 tbsp ketchup together in a small bowl for about 30 seconds until the color is uniform with no white streaks.
  2. Add the 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp mustard powder, ¼ tsp black pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir for 1 minute until fully combined and the sauce is a deep rust-orange.
  3. Rest for 10 minutes, then spoon into a serving bowl with a swirl and a dusting of smoked paprika on top.

Notes

This sauce is one where patience pays off. Even a short 10-minute rest makes a real difference to how the flavors come together. If you have time, mix it an hour before serving and keep it in the fridge. It keeps for up to 7 days sealed, so making a double batch is never a bad idea.