If you’re the type who believes the right dipping sauce can make or break a meal, you’re not alone. Sauces add more flavor to the meal, which is why some of them become instant favorites. From creamy classics to bold, fiery flavors, these fast food chains have mastered the art of the dip. Here’s how they stack up and why sauce lovers keep coming back.
10. Taco Bell’s Nacho Cheese Sauce
Hot and “Diablo” sauces are some of Taco Bell’s most popular sauces. But of course, what’s a Tex-Mex restaurant without their own nacho cheese sauce? Taco Bell just brought back their Taco Fries, which come with the Nacho Cheese Sauce. It’s served warm and meant to be dipped with Nacho Fries or tortilla chips.
9. Raising Cane’s Cane Sauce
Who doesn’t know about TikTok’s viral Cane Sauce from Raising Cane’s? Yup, it’s the milkshake sauce that’s placed in the brand’s cup. It’s used to dip chicken fingers, like we often see online. It is said to contain mayo, ketchup, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. However, it was just a guess as no one really knows what’s in it.
8. Little Caesars’ Buffalo Ranch
Little Caesars is serious when they say that they want to upgrade customers’ typical ranch experience. The Buffalo Ranch Dip is used to dip pizza, but you can also choose to dip fries and chicken. The sauce is made up of butter and garlic with a slight hint of paprika, with more flavors.
7. Chipotle’s Guacamole
While Chipotle may charge you for an extra sauce, a Guacamole will always be worth it. This sauce features onion and lime in a creamy avocado base. There’s also a surprise jalapeño that gives the sauce a kick for more flavor.
6. In-N-Out’s Burger Spread
Yup, those sauce pockets made it to this list! The chain is known for serving fresh burgers, which is why their sauce has gained a lot of fans from all over the world. The Burger Spread features mayo, ketchup, and relish, all mixed together to create a sauce meant to go with your burgers.
5. Popeyes’ Blackened Ranch Sauce
This sauce is a popular option at Popeyes, which features a creamy blend that combines the richness of the ranch and a bit of peppery twist in your dip. The dip is infused with blackened seasoning, which gives off a zesty kick combined with a bit of spiciness that you can get from the dip. They’re perfect for dipping fried chicken and fries!
4. Chick-fil-A Sauce
Yup, there’s no other name for the iconic sauce but the restaurant itself. In case you don’t know, this sauce was accidentally made by an employee when Honey Mustard and BBQ sauce were mixed. It even comes in a large squeeze bottle to take the flavors of Chick-fil-A with you wherever you go.
3. Sonic’s BBQ Sauce
If you’re craving a good old BBQ sauce, then Sonic is one of those chains you’ll think of. It balances the sugar and vinegar to make the sauce perfect for dipping from popcorn chicken to fries and even their burgers. Expect a sweet and smoky taste with loads of garlicky flavor when you dip your food.
2. Whataburger’s Spicy Ketchup
If you like your dip with fewer preservatives, then the wise choice would be Whataburger’s Spicy Ketchup. It actually looks like any other ketchup and tastes like your usual one, but later on, you’ll get the taste of the red hot jalapeño pepper, which is its secret weapon.
1. Culver’s Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce
You may have known that Culver’s cheesy dip tops most of the best dipping sauces for fast food. Why? Well, it’s different from your nacho cheese sauce since it really tastes like a Wisconsin sharp cheddar that is melted to serve as a dip. They’re perfect for dipping in fries, onion rings, or any Culver’s menu item you can think of!