When you make your own honey mustard dipping sauce, you can whip it up anytime you need it! This creamy, sweet, and tangy sauce is totally irresistible.
If the honey mustard sauce is your go-to at Chick-Fil-A, you’re going to love this homemade honey mustard dipping sauce recipe. It’s got sweetness from honey, a tangy kick from the mustard, and it’s creamy thanks to the addition of mayo—just like the Chick-Fil-A version! And when you make it yourself, you can tweak the flavor to your liking.
Why You'll Love This Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
- Creamy, sweet and tangy. The balance of honey and mustard is a classic, but this dipping sauce does one better by adding mayo for creaminess.
- Versatile. While chicken nuggets are the most common pairing for honey mustard sauce, there are endless options! Slather it on sandwiches, dip pretzels into it, or come up with your own favorite way to use it.
- Easy to make. You only need a few pantry ingredients and a few minutes of time to make this honey mustard dipping sauce at home.
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- Honey – Honey adds a nice sweetness and flavor too.
- Mayonnaise – Any kind you like will work here.
- Dijon or coarse-grain mustard – This has more depth than the yellow mustard you squirt onto hot dogs.
- Apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic – Optional, for a punch of flavor.
How to Make Honey and Mustard Sauce
- Mix. Whisk the ingredients together.
- Serve. Transfer to a serving bowl. If you add the optional garlic, let the sauce sit 10 minutes before you eat it to allow the garlic flavor to mellow.
Tips and Variations
- Add heat. Use a spicy mustard if you want a honey mustard dipping sauce with a little more heat.
- Adjust the consistency. You can add more mayo for a creamier sauce, or add a little less for a sauce that’s more like a traditional honey mustard.
- Make it vegan. Substitute regular mayonnaise with vegan mayo and swap in agave or maple syrup for the honey.
What to Serve With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
- Chicken nuggets. Try my recipe for homemade chicken nuggets!
- Veggies. Use this sauce to dip carrot sticks, celery, etc.
- Pretzels. Soft pretzels are excellent with this sauce and vegan queso.
- Sandwiches. Spread this sauce on sandwiches or burgers like my white bean mushroom veggie burger.
How to Store
- Refrigerator: Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
More Sauces and Dressings
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
This creamy, sweet, and tangy honey mustard dipping sauce sauce is a Chick-Fil-A copycat recipe perfect for pairing with chicken nuggets!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup dijon or coarse-grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 garlic clove, grated optional for a punch of flavor
Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients. Pour into a bowl and serve.
- If you want the extra kick of flavor from the garlic, allow the sauce to rest for at least 10 minutes before enjoying it. This will give the garlic flavor some time to mellow out.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg
