This Cane's sauce recipe is one of the best things of all time. It's creamy, zesty, and made with simple ingredients. Whether you're dunking chicken fingers in it, slathering it over french fries, or drinking this delicious dipping sauce, this amazing sauce recipe will wow ya!
Why You'll Love it:
You're probably here because you've been dreaming about Cane's Sauce recipe from the fast food superstars Raising Cane’s restaurants.
And trust me, I get it. That tangy, zesty, creamy sauce is **chef’s kiss**.
Although the real recipe is kept under lock and key, I know a little secret—and I’m here to spill it. Thanks to a special someone, I’ve cracked the code for the best copycat recipe, and the best part? You probably have everything you need in your fridge right now!
This homemade Cane’s sauce is similar to a comeback sauce, combining heavy mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire, and a secret spice blend that gives it that signature kick.
The spices? Think Creole-style seasoning with a little bit of spice, just the right amount of heat and depth. It's perfect with crispy chicken tenders, crinkle fries, or even on a sandwich.
Whether you're making air fryer chicken tenders or whipping up a batch of homemade chicken tenders or chicken strips, this delicious sauce is one of my favorite things leveling up your meal.
So next time you're craving that classic Raising Cane’s flavor, don’t wait in line—whip up this recipe and let your taste buds do a happy dance! Oh, and don’t forget you can easily double this recipe for some extra sauce. Because there’s no such thing as too much Cane’s sauce!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Duke's Mayonnaise: From everything I read, the base of their signature sauce is what's called a "heavy mayo" and to me, there is no thicker, better mayo than DUKES!
- Ketchup: Since this is a copycat recipe, there is no real sub for ketchup - otherwise it will taste nothing like the original. Don't use a light mayo like miracle whip or nonfat greek yogurt - it just isn't the same in this creamy sauce!
- Worcestershire Sauce: Same goes with this ingredient but if you had to swap it out, i guess you could try soy sauce.
- Creole Seasoning: Even though we'll never know the real thing, my copycat cane's sauce is soooo close! And I think it's because of the creole seasoning. It's got so much flavor and really adds depth and zest to the recipe. It's the perfect balance to the other components in this homemade sauce.
- Garlic Powder: You could also use garlic salt if you have that, just don't add extra salt at the end.
- Kosher Salt: You could use sea salt but use it sparingly so it doesn't over power this homemade recipe.
- Fresh Cracked Black pepper: We're talkin' big chunks of fresh cracked black pepper to give us that texture and spice! You can use regular pepper but it just won't have the same feel.
- Optional Additions: A lot of people love to add lemon juice to their cane's sauce recipe but from my source, it's not in the original recipe. But if you like a tangy sauce, go for it! Hot sauce is another one, but if you're using a creole seasoning (like tony chachere or this one I have pictured that I got in NOLA), it has enough spice to cover that.
How to Make it
This copycat raising cane's sauce recipe is super easy to make. Literally the hardest part is waiting for the the delicious flavor to meld overnight.
Mix Ingredients: Mix together mayo, ketchup, and worcestershire sauce with the garlic powder and creole seasoning in a small bowl.
Season with Salt & Pepper: Now give this delicious cane's sauce a taste and add a pinch of salt and a few cranks of fresh cracked pepper.
Let it Sit: Here's the hardest part of making this raising canes sauce recipe - LET THE SAUCE REST!!! It needs to sit overnight for all the flavors to really come together.
Serve: Serve it with my crispy parmesan crusted brussels sprouts, some fried chicken, Texas toast, crinkle-cut fries and chicken nuggets.
Save: You can place any leftovers of this yummy sauce in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to a week.
What to Pair it with
I made this cane's sauce recipe to pair with some really delicious brussels sprouts (linked below!) but it goes so well with so many things! Try it on some of these dishes:
- Parmesan Crusted Brussels Sprouts
- Easy Sausage Balls Recipe with Cream Cheese & Bisquick
- 15 Minute Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Crispy Chicken Cutlets (Easy Southern Oven Baked Recipe)
- Grilled Lemon Pepper Wings
Recipe
How to Make Cane's Sauce Recipe (Copycat Raising Canes Dip)
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup Duke's Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon Ketchup
- 4 teaspoon Worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- Mix Mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder and creole seasoning together.
- Taste and season with a little salt and lots of fresh cracked pepper.
- Let it sit overnight in an airtight container in the fridge before serving.