Copycat Raising Cane's Sauce Recipe - The Food Hussy (2024)

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Raising Cane’s Sauce is one of my favorite dipping sauces! Plus it’s great on more than just chicken! I would always get extra sauce (and extra Texas toast) when I went to Raising Cane’s to bring home but not any more! I did a side-by-side comparison and made my own!

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This Copycat version of Raising Cane’s Sauce will have your mouth watering! And it’s great with more than chicken! I used the sauce on fries, burgers and deli sandwiches. You can make this sauce up in just a few minutes and keep it in your fridge for weeks (but it won’t last that long!).

Raising Cane’s Sauce Ingredients

Most everything in Cane’s sauce are pantry staple ingredients you probably already have!

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Raising Cane’s crispy chicken tenders don’t have a ton of flavor in the breading – it’s a simple (but delicious) flaky coating on juicy chicken tenders. That leaves all the flavor for the yummy dipping sauce. You can get larger containers of the sauce for extra at the restaurants but it’s much easier to just make it at home. 🙂

What does Cane’s sauce taste like?

Cane’s Sauce is tangy with a little bit of spice and full of flavor.It’s definitely creamy with hints of salt and garlic – so good! Perfect dipping sauce for their chicken, fries and that yummy bread!

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How to make Raising Cane’s Sauce?

This Copycat Cane’s sauce recipe is so easy – you put everything in a bowl and whisk it together! I store it in a half-pint mason jar in the fridge. This recipe makes about 1/2 cup – since I live alone – I wanted to make a small batch that would be great for 1-2 meals. Feel free to double if you want and need more.

Is Raising Cane’s sauce vegetarian?

Raising Cane’s sauce can be vegetarian but not vegan or dairy free. It’s made with mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce (this can be vegetarian or not), hot sauce, garlic, Lawry’s seasoned salt and black pepper. And let’s remember – most of the time you’re eating it on CHICKEN! Hahahaha!

Does this sauce need to be refrigerated?

Yes – because of the mayo, Cane’s sauce does need to be refrigerated. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. I just make small batches as I go. I prefer theseglass food storage containers.

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What else can you use Cane’s sauce with?

It’s a great dipping sauce for veggies, fries and a topping on burgers! Pair the breaded tenders with sweet potato fries for a quick weeknight meal!

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Raising Cane’s isn’t the only dipping sauce I love – here’s a bunch more I make all the time!

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Copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce Recipe

Raising Cane's Sauce is one of my favorite dipping sauces! Plus it's great on more than just chicken! I would always get extra sauce when I went to Raising Cane's to bring home but not any more! I did a side-by-side comparison and made my own!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Side

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 212 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients

  • Adjust to how you like it! If you like it spicier – add more hot sauce! Creamier? More mayo!

  • Refrigerate until ready to serve

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 3.1gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 1mgSugar: 3g

Keyword chicken, copycat, sauce

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  1. Judy P says

    Copycat Raising Cane's Sauce Recipe - The Food Hussy (6)
    Am making Sausage Balls for our Christmas dinner. We always do finger foods and sweets. This sounds like it would be amazing with the sausage balls!!

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    • FoodHussy says

      Definitely!!!! Don’t miss my Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls recipe – it’s a great match! https://www.thefoodhussy.com/pimento-cheese-sausage-balls/

  2. Gigi says

    I LOVE Canes sauce! Can you use ANY mayonnaise or does it have to be Dukes? Never heard of it. Is there any substitutes for it? Thanks for any help!

    Reply

    • FoodHussy says

      You can use any – Duke’s is just my favorite! If not Duke’s – I would reco Hellman’s. Not Miracle Whip!

  3. Donna says

    what kind of hot sauce? There are many on the market.

    Reply

    • FoodHussy says

      i always use Franks

Copycat Raising Cane's Sauce Recipe - The Food Hussy (2024)

FAQs

What is the sauce made of at Raising Cane's? ›

What Is In Cane's Sauce? Cane's sauce is a take on Russian Dressing or Thousand Island Dressing, AKA many fast food chain's special sauce. It's a mayonnaise-based sauce with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings like garlic powder and lots of freshly cracked black pepper.

Does Chick-Fil-A sauce taste like canes sauce? ›

Cane's Sauce is more sour and peppery, like a mixture of ketchup, mayo, and black pepper. Obviously, there are more ingredients than just those three. Chick-fil-A sauce is sweet, smokey, and rich, with it being made of honey mustard and barbecue.

Does Cane's have any other sauce besides cane sauce? ›

Our made-fresh daily Cane's Sauce® is our signature sauce. However, we also make fresh honey mustard in our restaurants. Hot sauce is also available upon request.

Why is Cane's sauce the best? ›

The combination of the flavors and texture is memorable to all who taste the Raising Cane's sauce. The mayonnaise and ketchup have a very distinct flavor of tanginess, saltiness and sweetness. All these mixed ingredients within the sauce still taste amazing on any fried food.

What's healthier Chick-fil-A or canes? ›

If you're in a fast-food chicken type of mood, but also would like to stick to a healthier choice, go for Chick-Fil-A because their food is much more nutritiously clean. Get yourself some Raising Canes Chicken if you want something extraordinarily delicious, and make sure to try the sauce when they give it to you!

Is Cane's sauce honey mustard? ›

The yellow sauce is our honey mustard. Feel free to ask for it on your next visit!

What's better canes sauce or Chick-fil-A sauce? ›

Just take a look at the sauce. Raising cane sauce is the best fast food sauce there is. I will literally do unspeakable things with this sauce. The chicken, crispy, yet juicy on the inside.

What's cheaper Canes or Chick-fil-A? ›

Along with having better food, Cane's is also cheaper than their competitor. A Cane's box combo is $6.98. A four chicken tender combo from Chick-fil-A would be $7.25 and you would get much less in terms of what comes with the meal when you order from Chick-fil-A.

Is Dave's sauce like Cane's sauce? ›

Pros of Daves

Their sauce is also on par with Cane's sauce so it's hard to decide which is better. They also have 7 different spice levels of their chicken giving more variety.

Can you ask for extra cane sauce? ›

At Raising Cane's, our chicken is hand marinated and premium quality. Yes, extra sauce at Raising Cane's is chargeable. The Raising Cane's Texas toast is 150 calories.

Who owns Raising Cane's? ›

Todd Graves (born 1972) is an American entrepreneur and founder of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, a fast food restaurant specializing in fried chicken finger meals. New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Why does Raising Canes charge for sauce? ›

Cost Control: Sauce, especially specialty sauces like Cane's Sauce, can be relatively expensive to produce, and giving it away for free in unlimited quantities could impact the restaurant's profitability. Charging a small fee for extra sauce helps cover the cost of ingredients and packaging.

Who is the celebrity in Cane's Secret sauce? ›

About the Show. Todd Graves, the CEO of Raising Cane's and self-described fry cook and cashier, meets people from all walks of life to learn about their paths to success. Todd's history adds a unique angle, encouraging and inspiring viewers to pursue their dreams. Follow Secret Sauce with Todd Graves.

Is Cane's sauce made in house? ›

This signature sauce is freshly made each day in the restaurants' kitchens, using a blend of spices and seasonings. The precise recipe is only known to Cane's managers, who are sworn to absolute secrecy about its details. But we have a copycat recipe for you that comes pretty darn close to the original!

What's Cane's sauce taste like? ›

The pinkish-orange spread may look similar to Thousand Island or Russian dressing, but its unique flavor is said to be a mixture of creamy and tangy, with a generous amount of seasoning that provides subtle heat on the back end. One lover of Cane's spread described the sauce on Reddit as, "...

Is Cane's sauce that good? ›

It's perfectly creamy and flavorful, with a hint of sweetness and plenty of savory. We love it with chicken (of course) and it's also delicious with shrimp, roasted veggies, and anything fried. Whether you're hooked on Cane's Sauce or trying it for the first time… ENJOY!

What oil does Cane's cook their chicken in? ›

Raising Cane's cooks all of our fried foods in an all-vegetable, trans fat free blend of soybean and canola oil. According to the FDA, highly refined soybean oil is not considered allergenic, and therefore is not labeled as such.

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