Love Chick-fil-A sauce but don’t want to make a drive-thru stop? You’re in luck! This copycat Chick-fil-A sauce recipe is quick, easy, and made with just four ingredients you probably already have in your fridge.
It’s perfect for air fryer chicken tenders, wings, fries, or even sandwiches. Best part? You can adjust it to your taste — sweeter, tangier, or even a little spicy if you like.
🧾 Ingredients
- Mayonnaise – Real mayo works best, but Miracle Whip is fine too.
- Yellow Mustard – Classic, plain mustard keeps the flavor true to the restaurant.
- BBQ Sauce – Any mild, store-bought brand. Avoid spicy varieties if you want a true copycat flavor.
- Honey – Sweetness is key!
Tip: For a spicier twist, swap in spicy BBQ sauce or add a pinch of cayenne.
👩🍳 How to Make Chick-fil-A Sauce
- In a small to medium mixing bowl, combine mayo, mustard, BBQ sauce, and honey.
- Stir until smooth and evenly combined. The sauce will take on a creamy orange color.
- Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness, mustard for tang, or BBQ for smokiness.
Yield: About 1/3 cup of sauce. Double or triple as needed for larger batches.
🥄 Tips & Variations
- Vegan Version: Use vegan mayo (like Vegenaise) and swap honey for maple syrup or agave.
- Flavor Twist: Swap yellow mustard for Dijon mustard for a slightly spicier flavor.
- Serving Ideas: This sauce is amazing on air fryer chicken tenders, homemade nuggets, fries, sandwiches, or even as a dip for veggies.
✅ Why You’ll Love It
- Quick and easy — ready in less than 5 minutes.
- Customizable — sweeter, tangier, or spicier to suit your taste.
- Taste-tested to match the Chick-fil-A classic flavor.
- Perfect for family dinners, road trips, or toddler-friendly meals.
This sauce pairs especially well with crispy air fryer chicken tenders or waffle fries — it’s basically your favorite restaurant flavor at home, without the drive-thru line!
