If you love a balance of creamy, spicy, and sweet flavors, this Spicy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce is about to become your new go-to condiment! Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, honey, and hot sauce, this sauce is rich, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy. It’s perfect for dipping chicken tenders, fries, or even drizzling over grilled meats.
Spicy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This sauce is so incredibly easy to make! You probably already have the handful of simple ingredients in your kitchen.
This honey mustard can be customized to any heat level – mild, medium or even hot! You can easily adjust the sweetness as well.
It’s so cheap to make. You will never go back to buying honey mustard sauce from your local grocery store!
Ingredients for Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce
Dijon Mustard – use your favorite prepared mustard for this recipe.
Mayonnaise – this makes the sauce smooth and creamy.
Honey – use this to add sweetness to the sauce. See the ingredient swaps below if you don’t have honey on hand.
Lemon Juice – this adds a bit of tangy flavor to balance the sweet and creamy.
Hot Sauce – I like using Tabasco or Sriracha to give this sauce a bit of heat. You can use your favorite hot sauce. There are lots of ways to add a spicy kick to this dressing. Check out the ingredient swaps below.
Optional Ingredients:
Smoked paprika (optional for depth of flavor) – 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder (optional for extra zing) – 1/4 teaspoon
Salt and black Pepper to taste
How to make Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice and hot sauce until smooth.
To make it easier for the honey to mix in you will want to warm it up a little. Place the honey in a small bowl or cup. Place it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Stir the honey into the mustard mixture until it is well blended.
Add more honey for sweetness or more hot sauce for extra heat.
Use immediately or store for later.
Ingredient Swaps and Variations:
- Mustard Options: Swap out the Dijon mustard for yellow mustard for a milder taste, or use spicy brown mustard for a bolder flavor.
- Sweeteners: If you don’t have honey, substitute with maple syrup or brown sugar for a different sweetness profile. Looking for low carb options? Then use a bit of low carb friendly sweetener such as Swerve or Monkfruit.
- Heat Adjustments: Increase the hot sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra spice. For a milder version, reduce the hot sauce.
- Flavor Boosts: Swap out the lemon juice with a splash of apple cider vinegar to add tang or a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce brings umami (savory flavor) depth.
Storage Tips:
Store leftovers in an airtight container or a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week. Give it a good stir before using, as some ingredients may separate over time.
What to serve with this Spicy Honey Mustard Dipping sauce:
This versatile sauce is perfect for dipping french fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, potato wedges, and tater tots.
Top your burgers and hot dogs with this sauce.
Dip your chicken nuggets, chicken strips, chicken fingers and even chicken wings into this sauce.
Use it to make honey mustard chicken wraps.
You can also use this as a honey mustard dressing to top your favorite salad greens.
It makes a great dip for soft pretzels.
Try using some of this homemade spicy honey mustard sauce in place of mayonnaise in your potato salad or pasta salads.
This Spicy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce is creamy, tangy, and versatile. Whether you’re dipping, drizzling, or spreading, it’s a simple yet delicious way to elevate any meal. Give it a try and let me know your favorite way to enjoy it!
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Spicy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice and hot sauce until smooth.1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard, 2 teaspoons hot sauce, 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
- To make it easier for the honey to mix in you will want to warm it up a little. Place the honey in a small bowl or cup. Place it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Stir the honey into the mustard mixture until it is well blended.1 tablespoon honey
- Add more honey for sweetness or more hot sauce for extra heat. Use immediately or store for later.
Nutrition
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Best Chicken Tenders Dipping Sauces
Copycat McDonald’s Big Mac Sauce
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