McDonald’s Spicy Pepper Sauce Recipe
Recreate McDonald’s Spicy Pepper Sauce at home with this easy recipe! This creamy, tangy, and fiery sauce is made with Hungarian-inspired flavors, featuring hot paprika, mustard, and chili for the perfect balance of heat and zest.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: About ½ cup
- Category: Sauces & Condiments
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Hungarian-American Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Sriracha)
- 1 tsp Hungarian hot paprika
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp finely chopped pickled jalapeños (optional, for extra kick)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and white vinegar.
- Add the Hungarian hot paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in finely chopped pickled jalapeños for an extra burst of heat and tang.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with chicken sandwiches, nuggets, fries, or as a dip.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the cayenne and hot paprika.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Use Hungarian sweet paprika if you prefer a smoky yet mild flavor.
- Adjust hot sauce type for different heat levels and flavors.
