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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 72 kcal
- 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
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.
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.
Cool and Serve:
Remove from heat, let the sauce cool, and serve with nuggets, fries, or any snack!
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