Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Honey Mustard sauce that balances creamy mayo, tangy mustards, sweet honey, and a spicy kick from cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Perfect as a dipping sauce or condiment for chicken tenders, burgers, wraps, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Spicy Honey Mustard Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ Tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or your preferred brand)
- 2-4 Tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
- 1-4 Tbsp water (optional, to thin the sauce)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, hot sauce, and honey.
- Whisk Until Smooth: Whisk all ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add 1 to 4 tablespoons of water, one tablespoon at a time, to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and add more honey to increase sweetness or more cayenne pepper and hot sauce if you prefer extra spiciness.
- Serve: Use immediately as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders or veggies, or as a flavorful spread on turkey burgers or honey mustard chicken wraps.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat by adding more or less cayenne pepper and hot sauce according to your spice preference.
- Add honey gradually to achieve your preferred sweetness level.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a thinner sauce, water is added gradually; alternatively, a little milk or buttermilk can be used for variation.
