Tangy with a hint of sweet and spicy all at once, this copycat Raising Cane’s sauce recipe is the perfect dipping sauce – for chicken fingers, chicken tenders or fries! Learn how to make this DIY Cane’s sauce at home in just minutes! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
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- What is Raising Cane’s?
- Raising Cane’s Sauce Recipe Copycat
- Why This Recipe Works:
- Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Recipe Notes + Substitutions
- How to Make Cane’s Sauce (Step by Step):
- Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
- Recipe FAQs:
- Eat Cane’s Sauce With:
- Other Gluten-Free Dips You’ll Enjoy:
- Homemade Sauce Recipes to Enjoy:
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- Copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
What is Raising Cane’s?
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers was founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey), and is an America fast food restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers in the United States.
The Raising Cane’s restaurant chain’s popular crispy chicken fingers are always served with their famous Cane’s sauce, a tangy and spicy sauce made with a mayonnaise base that goes amazingly well with chicken or fries.
Raising Cane’s Sauce Recipe Copycat
If you love Cane’s signature sauce (and always ask for extra sauce), you’ll be over the moon to know that their secret sauce is a cinch to make, and is ready in just 5 minutes!
You’ll learn how to make our favorite Raising Cane’s sauce today: this DIY Cane’s sauce is so easy you can whip it up whenever you need a dipping sauce to go with Crinkle-cut fries, chicken fingers, chicken nuggets, fried chicken or burgers!
Plus, this homemade Cane’s sauce tastes just like the real thing!
Why This Recipe Works:
- Simple Ingredients: The common ingredients required for this homemade copycat Cane’s sauce are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
- Easy to Make: All you need is just 5 minutes to prepare your own Cane’s sauce, and no kitchen appliance is needed!
- Totally Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free: The best part is that this homemade Cane’s dipping sauce is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for this copycat version of Raising Cane’s sauce.
(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
Recipe Notes + Substitutions
- Mayonnaise: Mayo is the base of Cane’s dipping sauce, so make sure you add it in. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free mayonnaise. If you are allergic to eggs or would like to keep this recipe egg-free or vegan, you can use vegan mayo instead.
- Ketchup: Tomato ketchup gives the copycat Cane’s dipping sauce the pinkish color and sweet tones. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free tomato ketchup or tomato sauce.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Worcestershire sauce adds umami flavor to this delicious Cane’s sauce. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
- Black Pepper: A sprinkle of ground black pepper adds a little bit of spice to this yummy sauce.
- Cajun Seasoning: For extra heat, I’ve added Cajun seasoning, but feel free to leave it out if you’re not a big fan of heat.
- Garlic Powder: Garlic powder adds beautiful savory flavor to the sauce, and is an essential ingredient. Make sure you add it in. You may also add a pinch of onion powder if you like.
How to Make Cane’s Sauce (Step by Step):
1. Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder.
2. Mix Until Combined
Whisk together thoroughly for at least a minute to make sure all the ingredients are combined, and until you get a thick but smooth and homogeneous sauce.
3. Serve and Enjoy
Serve this tasty homemade Raising Cane’s dipping sauce with crispy crinkle fries, homemade chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, tater tots, veggies or anything you wish!
Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
- Storing: To store, place the homemade Canes sauce in a small airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe FAQs:
According to the Raising Cane’s website, their famous dipping sauce is gluten-free and does not have any gluten-containing ingredients.
According to the restaurant itself, it’s Cane’s chicken sauce recipe is “tangy with a bit of spice and full of flavor”. It is tangy, a little sweet (from the ketchup), has a little heat, and most of all is delicious.
Eat Cane’s Sauce With:
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Air Fryer French Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
- Air Fryer Tater Tots (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Other Gluten-Free Dips You’ll Enjoy:
Homemade Sauce Recipes to Enjoy:
Other Copycat Recipes to Enjoy:
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PrintCopycat Raising Cane’s Sauce Recipe (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Tangy with a hint of sweet and spicy all at once, this copycat Raising Cane’s sauce recipe is the perfect dipping sauce – for chicken fingers, chicken tenders or fries! Learn how to make this DIY Cane’s sauce at home in just minutes! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup gluten-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup gluten-free tomato ketchup
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Mix Until Combined: Whisk together thoroughly for at least a minute to make sure all the flavors are combined.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve this tasty copycat Raising Cane’s sauce with crispy fries, chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, tater tots, or anything you wish!
Notes
Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise is the base of Cane’s dipping sauce, so make sure you add it in. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free mayonnaise. If you are allergic to eggs or would like to keep this recipe egg-free or vegan, you can use vegan mayonnaise instead.
Ketchup: Tomato ketchup gives the copycat Cane’s dipping sauce the pinkish color and sweet tones. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free tomato ketchup.
Worcestershire Sauce: Worcestershire sauce adds umami flavor to this homemade Cane’s sauce. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
Black Pepper: Adding a sprinkle of ground black pepper adds a kick of spice.
Cajun Seasoning: For extra heat, I’ve added Cajun seasoning, but feel free to leave it out if you’re not a big fan of heat.
Garlic Powder: Garlic powder adds beautiful flavor to the sauce, and is an essential ingredient. Make sure you add it in.
Storing: To store, place the homemade Cane’s sauce in a small airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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