Easily add some extra zing to your fish and chips and other seafood dishes with this low FODMAP Tartar Sauce! So simple to make and containing only five ingredients (plus salt and pepper), after making this homemade low FODMAP tartar sauce, you'll wonder why you ever bothered to use the store-bought stuff. In addition to being low FODMAP, this tartar sauce recipe is dairy-free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.
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Low FODMAP Tartar Sauce: A Must for Fish and Chips
Fish and chips without tartar sauce is like fries without ketchup. You can enjoy them on their own, but why would you want to? You wouldn't. That's why I've developed both homemade low FODMAP ketchup and low fodmap tartar sauce recipes to go with my Low FODMAP Air Fryer Fish and Chips recipe!
Low FODMAP Condiment Recipes
After Instant Pot recipes and air fryer recipes, my greatest passion for recipe development is writing clean eating, homemade condiment recipes. Something about writing a recipe for something you would otherwise be forced to buy at a store or consume at restaurant feels liberating somehow, like "sticking it to the Man." KAPOW!
I'm repeatedly shocked at how easy most condiments are to make at home, and after reading the labels of so many condiment bottles and seeing what's in them, it makes me feel better about what our family is putting in our bodies. Plus, I can make sure the condiments I'm making contain only low FODMAP ingredients.
Necessary Equipment
Nothing fancy required! The equipment I use to make this low FODMAP tartar sauce includes:
- Small bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Chopping board and knife
- Whisk
- Spoon
Low FODMAP Tartar Sauce: Ingredients & Success Tips
To make this low FODMAP tartar sauce, I whisk together the following ingredients in a small bowl until well combined:
- Avocado oil mayo - I'm providing the Amazon link for reference, but this one can be found cheaper at Costco.
- Capers, drained, rinsed and chopped - these can typically be found in the condiment section near the pickles in a glass or plastic jar.
- Garlic-infused olive oil - I use this in place of regular garlic, which is high in FODMAPs.
- Lemon juice, freshly-squeezed
- Fresh dill, chopped
- Sea salt and pepper
That's it. Crazy simple. Typically, tartar sauce recipes call for chopped pickles, but as pickles are kind of a wild card in terms of FODMAP content, capers are a much safer bet and add pretty much the same acidity and texture as pickles. According to Monash University's Low FODMAP Diet App, capers are low in FODMAPs. They typically come in small jars, but if you hate to buy a whole jar of capers just for one recipe, my low FODMAP Mediterranean Chicken Salad and Low FODMAP Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore recipes also call for capers. Capers are great to have on hand to add a boost of low FODMAP acidity to dishes.
Serving Quantity and Size
I kept the quantities of the ingredients in this low FODMAP tartar sauce recipe quite small as when I make this for two people for one fish and chips recipe, we typically have about half of it leftover. This recipe makes a bit more than ¼ cup of tartar sauce, which is about two 2-tablespoon servings. If you think you might need more, use the tools in the recipe card below to double or triple the recipe. Slathering this low FODMAP tartar sauce on crab cakes or a fish sandwich may require a higher quantity of tartar sauce than just dipping fish for fish and chips or fish sticks.
Storage
Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. My tartar sauce typically lasts even longer though - I always do a visual and "sniff test" before re-serving.
More Homemade Low FODMAP Condiment Recipes
Like I said, homemade condiments are my jam (get it?). If you're interested in making more homemade low FODMAP condiments, I highly suggest you try these:
- Low FODMAP Ketchup - no explanation necessary!
- Low FODMAP Ranch Dressing - such a versatile salad dressing!
- Low FODMAP Chipotle Mayo - great for fries, Mexican dishes, chicken sandwiches, and more!
- Low FODMAP BBQ Sauce - slather on your favorite barbecue dishes!
You can also visit the Condiment & Seasoning Mix section for more excellent options.
Related Recipes
Low FODMAP Tartar Sauce (Dairy-Free, Paleo, Whole30)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
So simple to make and containing only five ingredients (plus salt and pepper), after making this homemade low FODMAP tartar sauce, you'll wonder why you ever bothered to use the store-bought stuff. Low FODMAP, dairy-free, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup avocado oil mayo (or your preferred mayo)
- 1 tablespoon jarred capers (drained, rinsed, and minced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon fresh dill (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, capers, garlic-infused olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Taste tartar sauce and adjust seasonings and ingredients as needed.
- Serve with your favorite seafood recipes, such as my low FODMAP Air Fryer Fish and Chips, crab cakes, fish sandwiches, fish sticks, etc.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Stir before re-serving.
Notes
- Servings: Makes a bit more than ¼ cup, which is about two 2-tablespoon servings. If you think you’ll need more than that, use the recipe card tools above to double or triple the recipe. When I make this for two people for fish and chips, we typically have about half of it leftover; therefore, I kept the quantities of ingredients on this recipe small.
- Salt and pepper: Quantities are suggestions. I am a big fan of salt in my recipes; however, if you aren’t a salt fan, use less than what’s suggested, taste, and work your way up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiments and Seasoning Mixes
- Method: By hand
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Disclaimer: This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or dietary advice. The author is not a medical professional. Nutrition info is an estimate and can vary depending on ingredients and preparation. We follow current guidelines for special diets like low FODMAP, Keto, and Paleo at the time of initial publication, but individual tolerance varies and research is always evolving. It’s up to each reader to check ingredient labels, stay informed with the latest research, and consult their doctor to make informed choices based on their individual needs. Storage times are general recommendations—always follow safe food handling practices. See our Terms of Use for more details.
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