Comeback Sauce Recipe
This classic Comeback Sauce Recipe is a tasty favorite to serve with chicken tenders, or other finger foods that call for dipping.
There’s a certain Southern fast food establishment known for their chicken tenders and their spicy dipping sauce, which is basically their version of a Comeback Sauce, a spicy mayonnaise based sauce often served here in the South with many dishes, especially those that are fried. It’s called Comeback Sauce for a reason, y’all. It keeps you coming back. It has some kind of wicked power, or something. We always requests an extra or two of the special sauce when we order those tasty tenders. The sauce is mighty tasty to say the least, and is good served with just about anything, from Black-Eyed Pea Cakes, to shrimp, to fried pickles, and would probably even make shoe leather edible. Personally, I like dipping sautéed green beans in it. It’s yum, y’all.
I decided to make our own Comeback Sauce concoction so we only have to go as far as the fridge to get it instead of a drive-thru. I’ve made several renditions over the years, but actually took the time to write the ingredients and proportions down for this recipe this time. It’s a bit spicier, but just as addicting, perhaps even more so, than the original inspiration from down the road. The amount of spice can be adjusted to preference. If you don’t care for a spicy version easily cut the amount of hot sauce called for in the recipe below.
This Comeback Sauce Recipe can be made ahead of time and kept covered and refrigerated for about a week—if it lasts that long! It’s not called Comeback Sauce for nothing!
This sauce is a great condiment to serve with so many things like your favorite finger foods and appetizers, or alongside chicken tenders for dipping. Check out these tasty recipes that go well with Comeback Sauce too:
Beer Batter Hushpuppies Recipe
Garlic Lemon Green Beans Recipe
Fried Okra Recipe from AddaPinch.com
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce (like Texas Pete)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Mix all ingredients together until smooth.
- Cover and store refrigerated until ready to serve.
is this similar to Zaxby’s sauce? it looks like it! if so, I’m definitely coming back to make some. my faaavorite of the sauces!
This looks like something my family would love, thanks for sharing this recipe from the South!
This is my sons favorite dipping sauce! You are right, it definitely keeps you coming back for more!!! 🙂
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My dad and I made it to go along with our fried green tomatoes and it was amazing! Thanks for the great recipe!
Goodness, Madelyn … fried green tomatoes sounds fabulous right about now!
The Comeback Sauce reminds me of fry sauce. 🙂
What type of hot sauce do you recommend? Frank’s?
I usually use a basic Texas Pete or Sriracha. If you like Frank’s, go for it!
that sauce is just a marie rose, never heard it as comeback sauce before. still nice though 🙂
Can sour cream or plain yogurt be substituted for the mayo? Can’t eat mayo.
Yes, but it will change the taste of the sauce.
I’ve been making this for 50 years when we have boiled shrimp. I don’t use garlic, just salt. Living on Gulf Coast of Florida we eat a lot of fresh shrimp.
Are you sure the amount of hot sauce is correct? I’m thinking maybe 2 teaspoons. Just made some with 1 teaspoon & want to add the second but hubby who is a comeback sauce addict said it’s perfect.
I would add to your preference. We like things spicy!
Even with the amount the recipe calls for I didn’t think it too spicy. Quite delicious actually.
Yum! Paired perfectly with a recipe for summer squash fritters I also found on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing!
Comeback sauce originated in Jackson, Mississippi by the Greek restaurant owners. Use chili sauce instead of ketchup, add a little lemon, and you are closer. I like lots of hot sauce and a little mustard!