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Red Robin campfire sauce is the best pairing for your burgers, fries, and more. Whip it up in minutes with just 4 ingredients and enjoy the deliciously creamy consistency and smoky flavor.

My family goes crazy for this special sauce, and I know yours will love it too! Homemade sauce recipes are the perfect way to really take your meals to the next level. Try some of our other tried-and-true favorites like thisย 5-minute burger sauce, thisย copycat Arby’s sauce, or our amazing tartar sauce.

Overhead shot of seasoned french fries with a small bowl of red robin campfire sauce.

Reasons To Make This Recipe

  • Quick and Easy to Make: Whipping up this copycat Red Robin campfire sauce is as simple as stirring together a few staple ingredients. You can have this ready to go in less than 5 minutes!
  • Versatile: We love using this as a spread on burgers and as a dip for French fries, but itโ€™s also great with chicken tenders, onion rings and grilled steaks.
  • It’s so tasty! This delicious sauce has the best flavor and creamy texture. You’ll be craving it on repeat!

Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce

If you’ve never had the chance to try Red Robin’s campfire sauce, you’re in for a real treat! When I first tasted their crispy fried pickles with the signature campfire mayo, I was hooked. The smoky-flavored mayo left such an impression that I knew I had to recreate it at home. This copycat Red Robin campfire sauce recipe is the absolute best.

It’s absolutely perfect with my homemade crispy air fryer fried pickles! Moreover, it’s incredibly versatile. Spread it on your burgers or hot dogs, or use it as a dip for onion rings. Trust me, you’ll want to have this delicious sauce on hand for every meal. Now, let’s dive into the ingredients you’ll need!

Red Robin Campfire Sauce Copycat Recipe

This Red Robin campfire sauce requires just four simple ingredients, but when mixed together, they will light up your taste buds! It’s so good that it might even become your new favorite condiment! Check out the recipe card at the end of the post for exact measurements.

  • Mayonnaise: The base of the sauce that makes it perfectly creamy.
  • Barbecue Sauce: Pick up your favorite smokey BBQ sauce from the store or make thisย barbecue sauce from scratch.
  • Chipotle Powder: Adds a bold flavor and a bit of smoky heat to the sauce.
  • Paprika: Use smoked paprika for an even more smoky flavor.
Overhead shot of labeled ingredients.

How to Make Red Robin Campfire Sauce

Elevate your meals effortlessly with Red Robin campfire sauce! You’ll love how easy it is to create this savory, smoky dipping sauce or spread. Just stir together four simple ingredients; it takes a total time of 5 minutes! Whether you whip it up fresh or make it in advance, you’ll have a versatile condiment to enjoy throughout the week.

  • Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl, then whisk together.
  • Enjoy: Use it right away, or store it in the fridge for later.

Variations and Serving Ideas

Campfire sauce is the perfect dipping sauce and can be made just the way you like it! Here are some ideas for adjusting the flavors and serving suggestions.

  • Customize: You can customize this sauce any way you like. For instance, you could add more spice for extra heat or reduce it for a milder flavor. Alternatively, you might want to add some sweetness by mixing in a bit of brown sugar!
  • Mayonnaise Substitution: It is best to enjoy the thick, rich texture of Best Foods mayonnaise, but you can substitute it for Miracle Whip, ranch dressing, or even vegan mayo.
  • Make it Spicy: To make it hot, add crushed red pepper flakes, about ยฝ teaspoons at a time.
  • Ways to Use: This condiment is great with some of my favorite foods: onion rings, waffle fries, chicken tenders, burgers, chicken nuggets, and more!
Overhead shot of ingredients whisked in a glass bowl.

Storing Leftovers Campfire Fry Sauce

Leftover sauce will keep fresh for 5 days and there are so many ways to use it! We especially love it with a quick and easy batch ofย air fryer French fries!

  • In the Refrigerator:ย Store campfire sauce in an airtightย container for five days. Give it a quick stir before using it!
Close up shot of someone dipping a fry into a small bowl of re robin campfire sauce.

Try Other Delicious Sauce Recipes

Store-bought sauces may be convenient, but homemade sauces are actually very easy to make, taste better and are also free of additives and preservatives! Here are some of the ones that I mix up all of the time for my family. Which one will you try first?

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Red Robin Campfire Sauce

By: Alyssa Rivers
Red Robin campfire sauce is the best pairing for your burgers, fries, and more. Whip it up in minutes with just 4 ingredients and enjoy the deliciously creamy consistency and smoky flavor.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients.
  • Use right away or store in the fridge for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 950kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 50gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 1.833mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 856IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: condiment
Cuisine: American, Barbeque
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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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