Cane’s Sauce

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The BEST Copycat Cane’s Sauce! This sauce is super creamy and packed with amazing flavor. The perfect dipping sauce for fried chicken, french fries, or any of your favorites!

It’s always interesting to me how restaurants can become famous for one specific thing. Case in point: Canes Sauce. When I first heard about Raising Cane’s, it wasn’t because there was one opening up nearby, but because I kept seeing copycat recipes online! Apparently they were famous for their sauce? Clearly I needed to get my hands on some.

So when my kids decided to stop there their way home from Six Flags, you better believe I had them bring some sauce home to me. And this recipe is the perfect copycat.

It’s perfectly creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness and plenty of savory. We love it with chicken tenders (of course) but it’s also delicious with anything fried or air fried (my Air Fryer Green Beans are a favorite!) Whether you’re hooked on Raising Cane’s Sauce or trying it for the first time… you’re going to LOVE this recipe.

what you’ll need for this recipe

Mayonnaise – 1/2 cup mayonnaise forms the creamy base of this recipe. I used Hellman’s Real Mayo, but you can feel free to use any brand or variety you have on hand. You can also substitute Miracle Whip if you prefer, just note that the flavor of the sauce won’t be as authentic as it would be with mayo.

Ketchup – 1/4 cup ketchup combines with the mayo to create a slightly sweet, creamy sauce that’s ready for all the extra seasonings. I used Heinz Tomato Ketchup, but once again, you can feel free to use any brand or variety you have on hand.

Garlic powder – Garlic powder adds extra flavor to the sauce and helps to balance out the sweetness of the ketchup. You can also substitute fresh minced garlic, but the flavor will be much more intense than using garlic powder.

Worcestershire sauce – 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce adds a deliciously savory depth of flavor to the sauce. Feel free to use more or less of it depending on your tastes.

Lemon juice – Lemon juice brightens up the flavor and adds a necessary element of acidity to the sauce. You can use either fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice in this recipe.

Salt & pepper – Finally, a dash of salt and pepper brings out all the other delicious flavors in this sauce.

how to make Cane’s Sauce

It literally couldn’t be easier. Simply combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Use the sauce immediately or store it in an airtight container for later. Cane’s Sauce will easily last in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Pro tip: Store it in these decorative dipping bowls so it’s ready to serve!