Creamy Cajun Dipping Sauce

A quick, flavor-packed dipping sauce with creamy base and bold Cajun spices, perfect for fries, chicken, seafood, and more.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine cajun, louisiana

Keyword creamy Cajun dipping sauce, easy Cajun sauce, homemade Cajun dip, Louisiana-style dip, spicy dipping sauce recipe

Prep Time 10

Resting Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings ¼ cup per serving

Calories 152kcal

Ingredients

1/2 Cup mayonnaise
1/4 Cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce
1 Tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
to taste cracked black pepper
chopped parsley, green onions, honey optional

Instructions

In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne for 20–30 seconds until fragrant; transfer to a bowl.
Whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until smooth.
Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce until fully incorporated.
Add warmed spices and whisk until no streaks remain.
Mix in hot sauce, lemon juice (or vinegar), salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

– For a thinner consistency, replace 2 tablespoons sour cream with buttermilk.
– Substitute vegan mayo and coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
– Sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
– Adjust heat level by varying cayenne and hot sauce amounts.

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