If you love BBQ Sauce and Mayonnaise you’re going to fall in love with this homemade Mayocue. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make!

teaspoon dunked into white pot of bbq mayo

Mayocue

Yes, this is a real thing, this is actually happening. Put simply – Mayocue is essentially a combination of mayonnaise and BBQ sauce. BUT, like most recipes on this blog, I like to spruce things up a little (i.e take things too far). For the best dang BBQ mayo you’ll ever taste here’s what you’ll need:

  • Mayo
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Onion & Garlic Powder

In it’s most simple form, you can just use BBQ sauce and mayo, but I highly recommend adding in the extra goodies for the ultimate flavour.

teaspoon dipping into small white bowl of sauce

BBQ Mayo

Depending on how ‘barbequey’ you like you BBQ mayo, you might want to adjust, but I personally feel a 50/50 ratio works best.

Top Tip – Use a good quality BBQ sauce and one with a ‘neutral’ flavour i.e not smoky, spicy etc.

How do you store BBQ Mayo?

I usually make this in advance (helps the flavours develop) and keep tightly covered in the fridge until needed. Keeps well for up to 3 days (longer at your discretion).

How can I use BBQ Mayo?

Use at as a dip for things like Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Fries, Wedges (all finger food recipes), spread it on burgers or even in wraps and pitas!

white pot with mayo inside surrounded by french fries

And there we have it! Mayocue aka the most incredible BBQ dip aka your new favourite obsession.

If you like the sound of this then definitely check out my Sweet Chilli Mayo, Sriracha Mayo and Garlic Aioli!

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Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for this BBQ dip shall we?!

hand dunking french fries into bbq mayo

How to make BBQ Mayo (Full Recipe & Video)

teaspoon dipping into small white bowl of sauce
5 from 9 votes

BBQ Mayo (Mayocue)

If you love BBQ Sauce and Mayonnaise you're going to fall in love with this homemade Mayocue. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • Small Pot
  • Measuring Spoon
  • Cling Film (optional)

Ingredients 

  • 4 tbsp Full Fat Mayo
  • 4 tbsp BBQ Sauce
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions 

  • In a small pot combine all of the ingredients and stir well.
  • If you want it slightly creamier add a touch more mayo, if you want more BBQ flavour add a touch more BBQ sauce.
  • Cover with cling film pop in the fridge until ready to serve, or serve right away! See recipe notes for usage and storage.

Video

Notes

a) Vinegar - Apple cider vinegar works the best with this recipe. The slight apple flavour goes beautifully with BBQ sauce. At a stretch you can sub white wine vinegar or white vinegar. The vinegar is there to balance out the sweetness of the BBQ sauce, so I do recommend adding it.
b) BBQ Sauce - Go for a good quality BBQ sauce (not the one that's been staring at you from the back of the cupboard for the last year). Also go for a neutral flavoured BBQ sauce i.e not sweet, smoky, spicy etc.
c) Storage - I usually make this ahead of time, just to help the flavours develop. I usually keep it tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days (longer at your discretion).
d) Usage - Works perfectly as a dip for things like Onion Rings, Sweet Potato Fries and Wedges. Also goes great in a burger. You can also spread in wraps and pitas!
e) Calories - assuming the whole dip is divided by 4.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.72g | Protein: 0.36g | Fat: 10.48g | Saturated Fat: 1.63g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.209g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.344g | Trans Fat: 0.026g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5.92g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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22 Comments

  1. Chris says:

    I don’t often get excited by sauces but this one is absolutely devine. I put it on everything, even on toast so the amazing flavor just stands alone, unhindered by any other flavors. There is always a jar in my fridge. Awesome

    1. Chris Collins says:

      That’s so great to hear, Chris! Glad it goes down well. Thanks so much for stopping by for a review. C.

  2. Bill says:

    5 stars
    Ive been making BBQ/Mayo sauce for 30 plus years. Its a great spread for basic sandwiches, roast beef, ham, turkey…etc. But best on fried egg and sausage biscuits. Without adding to much more, a table spoon of cocktail sauce will add a pinch of spice which is perfect on fried clams, scallops, oysters and a nice addition to regular shrimp. When you do fresh fish fillets in the broiler, take a 2/3 mayo… mix with 1/2 bbq and 1/2 cocktail sauce and spread on top of fish… I like it… you may.

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Thanks for sharing this, Bill!

  3. Shannon Palmer says:

    5 stars
    Just whipped this up real quick to go with some sweet potato fritters I made. And it’s absolutely amazing! Thank you!!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Great to hear, Shannon! Thanks so much for the review 🙂

  4. Robert W. says:

    5 stars
    Just had it with Shrimp & Fries. Was fantastic will try on other seafood and potatoes..

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Awesome! Glad it went down well, Robert 🙂

  5. Becky says:

    I’ve been making homemade meatballs in the oven and using a similar sauce to pour over them (50/50 mayo and bbq sauce) I’m excited to try this recipe and add the other ingredients! Thank you!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Oh yum! I’ll have to try this with meatballs! Hope you love it 🙂

  6. Luci Petlack | Luci's Morsels says:

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh. This just screams onions ring dipping sauce! Yes! Can’t wait to bring this to our next bbq potluck!!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Yes! Perfect with onion rings!

  7. stephanie says:

    5 stars
    I made this sauce and put it on burgers that I made for dinner and it was so flavorful and delicious!!!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      So good with burgers!!

  8. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says:

    5 stars
    This might become my new favourite dip Chris! I’m addicted to the smoked paprika, so I’m definitely making this in the kitchen tomorrow! Great recipe.

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Enjoy!! 🙂

  9. Julia says:

    5 stars
    This BBQ Mayo dip is fantastic with sweet potato fries! We just tried it, and it was actually the best dip ever. My son had to add little heat from Tabasco, but for me it was a heaven dip. Thank you for sharing the recipe, we loved it!

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Oh yum! I’ll definitely have to add a few drops of Tabasco next time 🙂

  10. Anita says:

    5 stars
    This sauce is super easy and so so good. Roast some potatoes and they go really well together. 🙂

    1. Chris Collins says:

      Oooo yes, perfect with potatoes!