Homemade McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce Copycat

McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce in a msall white bowl with a wooden spoon spooning out the sauce

Homemade McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce Copycat

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN

This tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce is perfect for dipping or drizzling on your favorite snacks, from homemade nuggets to crispy egg rolls.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 72 kcal

Equipment

small sauce pan
Whisk
measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1/2 cup Apricot Preserves
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Mix Ingredients:

In a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, ketchup, soy sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Simmer:

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to simmer (about 3-5 minutes).

Adjust Consistency:

To Thicken: Dissolve 1 tbsp of cornstarch in 2 tbsp of water. Gradually add it to the sauce, stirring constantly, until the desired thickness is reached.
To Thin: Add a little water (1-2 tbsp) if you prefer a thinner consistency, adjusting to your taste.

Taste and Adjust:

Taste the sauce and add more red pepper flakes if you’d like it spicier.

Cool and Serve:

Remove from heat, let the sauce cool, and serve with nuggets, fries, or any snack!

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 489mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 116IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword 30 minutes or less

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