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2 Min. Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

By Susie Weinrich · Date Jan 19, 2023· 3 Comments · May contain affiliate links.

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This Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe is super easy to make with 3 simple ingredients from your fridge/pantry: Mayo, Dijon mustard, and Honey, then add a couple spices from the spice cabinet. It comes together in about 2 minutes and is MADE for those crispy chicken nuggets and fries (or tater tots) that your whole family loves!

a crispy chicken nugget being dipped in honey mustard sauce

The flavor of this Honey Mustard Dip is in total balance- sweet, tangy, savory with a perfect saltiness.

If you love this dip, you may also love this Cajun Aioli or Sambal Aioli!

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1 Simple Ingredients
2 Step by Step
3 Storing
4 Flavor Troubleshooting
5 Ways to Use Your Honey Mustard Dip
6 More Homemade Sauce Recipes
7 Did you make this recipe?
8 2 Minute Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe

Simple Ingredients

It only takes a few super simple ingredients to make Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce. Pictured are the ingredients you need to grab for the recipe:

ingredients for making honey mustard dipping sauce
Ingredients Clockwise: honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, kosher salt.

Mustard: This is not the time for yellow mustard, save that for these Sloppy Joes… You want to make sure you use a Dijon Mustard! Any brand will do!

Honey: can vary greatly in sweetness. If you feel like you have a VERY sweet honey try adding just 1 ½ tablespoon then taste before adding more.

Mayonnaise: make sure you use mayonnaise: Hellman’s, Aldi Brand or Dukes are all great options! Do not use Miracle Whip, it is not the same!

Step by Step

It doesn’t take much to make a Homemade Honey Mustard Dip recipe. Just add all the ingredients to a bowl or large glass measuring cup.

  • Mayo
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Honey
  • Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, and Kosher Salt
a glass measuring cup with the honey mustard ingredients ready to be whisked

Whisk everything together until it is completely combined. This will make about ¾ cup of dipping sauce.

Use right away or pop in the fridge!

Storing

Keep your homemade dipping sauce in an airtight container, a mason jar with a lid works great! It will be good in the fridge for about 3 weeks.

Pro Tip: Make sure to note on the container when you made the batch!

Flavor Troubleshooting

Before you serve your Honey Mustard Dip give it a little taste and see if you want to make any adjustments. Here are some tips:

  • Too Sweet: add a little squirt of Dijon mustard and a pinch of kosher salt.
  • Too Tangy: add a smidge of honey at a time, tasting as you go.
  • Too Salty: scoop in a little more mayo, maybe a Tablespoon at a time.

Ways to Use Your Honey Mustard Dip

I dip, you dip, we dip…I had to add that!

The Obvious use for this Honey Mustard recipe is dunking all the crispy chicken nuggets and fries! But it is so delicious you may want to try it on a few other things.

a spoon pouring honey mustard into a measuring cup

Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Chicken Nuggets or Tenders
  • Fries, Tater Tots, Kettle Chips
  • Spread on a grilled chicken sandwich.
  • Dip for soft pretzels and pretzel bites.
  • Smear on a ham and cheese sandwich and grill or panini press it.

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a chicken nugget dipping into homemade honey mustard dip

2 Minute Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Recipe

A Homemade Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe with 3 simple ingredients from your fridge/pantry: Mayo, Dijon mustard, and Honey, then add a couple spices from the spice cabinet. It comes together in 2 minutes and is MADE for those crispy chicken nuggets and fries (or tater tots) that your whole family loves!
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Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes minutes
Servings: 0.75 cup
Author: Susie Weinrich

Equipment

  • whisk

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl or glass measuring cup.
    ½ cup Mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, kosher salt to taste
  • Whisk everything together until it is smooth and well combined.
  • Taste for seasonings… see notes for flavor troubleshooting.
  • Use immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container. Will be good for 3 weeks in the fridge.
  • Great for chicken nuggets, fries, tater tots, grilled chicken sandwiches or ham and cheese sandwiches!

Recipe Tips and Notes:

Flavor Troubleshooting:
  • Too Sweet: add a little squirt of Dijon mustard and a pinch of kosher salt.
  • Too Tangy: add a smidge of honey at a time, tasting as you go.
  • Too Salty: scoop in a little more mayo, maybe a Tablespoon at a time.
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Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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  1. Cindi from Toronto says

    October 09, 2020 at 7:10 am

    I am addicted to Honey Mustard Sauce and this one is by far the easiest I’ve ever made but it also has the best flavour. I’ll be making it today to serve with our Thanksgiving Turkey and Ham tomorrow.
    Well done and I agree, I’d like to make it by the gallon and drink it!!!

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  2. Susan says

    October 05, 2020 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    Easy and very tasty. Made it to dip roast turkey breast in. Will be trying it on sandwiches and salmon croquettes.

    Reply
  3. John says

    January 17, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    5 stars
    This should be made by the gallon. I like to drink it straight 😋

    Reply
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