Sweet, heat, and tang! This Hot Honey Mustard Recipe is a perfect balance of flavors that comes together in just 5 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. This homemade honey condiment is made with both dijon mustard and yellow mustard to replicate the depth of flavor you find at a restaurant for a fraction of the price. Add cayenne and some basic spices for the ultimate dipping sauce!
If you like this homemade spicy honey mustard recipe, take a look at our full collection of Hot Honey Recipes to find more favorite sweet and spicy condiments.
You know that realllly good honey mustard you get at restaurants? Like, you want to lick all the tangy, sweet honey goodness off the plate?
Sadly, so many homemade honey mustard recipes fall flat in comparison. But we have tested and tried tons of ingredient combinations to find a spicy honey mustard sauce that doesn't disappoint!
Before diving in, if you are a dipping sauce person allow me to suggest this Red Robin Copycat Campfire Sauce. It is the bomb.com and one I crave often.
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Why this is the best honey mustard recipe
- Super fast and easy
- Versatile sauce - change the ratios to make it your own
- Plenty of ways to use it up (see my list below)
Ingredients
This recipe only requires a few basic ingredients to make. Ingredient quantities are in the recipe card below, but here are a few noteworthy tips.
- Mayonnaise: You could substitute this for Greek yogurt if you prefer.
- Honey: Use regular or substitute with store-bought or homemade hot honey.
- Yellow and dijon mustard: I like an equal 1:1 ratio for the perfect combination, but feel free to use more or less of whichever mustard you like. Use a total of 2 tablespoon of mustard.
- Lemon juice: Look for a lemon that's slightly soft and feels like it will juice easily. You can substitute with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar if you prefer that flavor.
- Spices: You will need garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper for great taste. A little goes a long way, but feel free to add more if you'd like.
Helpful tools for making this recipe
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How to make hot honey mustard
This recipe could not get simpler to make. It may be tempting to eyeball the measurements, but I suggest trying it as written the first time around. Once you taste it, you can eyeball any adjustments to get it to your taste!
Add all your ingredients to a medium or small bowl. I love to use this citrus juicer to squeeze the juice out of my lemon with the least mess.
Use a whisk to combine everything together. The whisk is important because it helps the sticky honey incorporate evenly. You can serve it at room temperature or refrigerate before serving.
Hint: You can easily double or triple this recipe, but keep in mind that a little goes a long way. Make sure to use a good size bowl so you can stir it easily without spilling.
How to use hot honey mustard
You can use this spicy mustard on anything you like! Here are some ideas to inspire you.
- Hot Honey Chicken Wrap
- Deli meat sandwiches
- Fried chicken fingers, chicken nuggets, or chicken wings
- Roasted potatoes or french fries (waffles fries, curly fries, you name it)
- Soft pretzels or pretzel sticks
- Cheeseburgers and hamburgers
- Hot dogs
- Corned beef sandwich
- Slow Cooker Hot Honey Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
- Salad dressing for coleslaw
How to store spicy honey mustard
Store your yummy honey condiment in an airtight container in the fridge for 10-12 days.
FAQ
To thicken homemade honey mustard, add extra mayo or Greek yogurt. This will lighten the mustard taste, but should thicken it slightly. It will also thicken slightly after being refrigerated.
There is not an exceptional amount of sugars in this recipe, but there are some from the honey. Full nutrition information can be found in the recipe card below.
Yes! If you make the recipe as written, it is dairy free and gluten free. The mayo does not contain dairy.
Tips and tricks
- Adjust the spice by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Adjust the tang by changing the ratio of yellow mustard and dijon mustard. Use more yellow for more tang, or more dijon for less. Use a total of 2 tbsp.
- If you like a lighter mustard flavor or slightly thicker sauce, add a little more mayo.
- Use a whisk to stir it to help the honey incorporate.
More spicy sweet recipes
Looking for other easy sauces and condiment recipes? Try these:
- Signature Hot Honey Sauce Recipe
- Hot Honey Ranch Dressing (homemade dressings are the best!)
- Whipped Butter with Honey and Spice
- Honey Hot Vinaigrette Dressing
- Sweet and Spicy Glaze for Meat
- Hot Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe
Recipe
Ultimate Hot Honey Mustard Recipe (5 minutes!)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon honey or hot honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne or more
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl with a whisk until well combined. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne
Notes
- Adjust the spice by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
- Adjust the tang by changing the ratio of yellow mustard and dijon mustard. Use more yellow for more tang, or more dijon for less. Use a total of 2 tbsp.
- If you like a lighter mustard flavor or slightly thicker sauce, add a little more mayo.
- Use a whisk to stir it to help the honey incorporate.
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.
Nataliya says
My boys said it’s the best honey mustard sauce they’ve ever had! Thank you!
Danielle says
Wow! That is the very best kind of comment! Thank you for taking the time to let us know!
Danielle says
This mustard recipe is so good and so easy to make!