Top 10 Dipping Sauce Recipes (and Fries!)

Here are our Top 10 Dipping Sauce Recipes for French fries and more! You’ll find recipes for a few different types of homemade fries too — because everything tastes better from scratch. Mix and match your favorites or try some new combinations. Yum!!

Dipping Sauce Recipes

You have to know what a ‘burger freak’ I am by now. We have created tons of gourmet burger recipes and devoured every last one. 

And, I know I have raved about my favorite burger places and gone on and on about the different burgers.

What I may not have told you is that I have a fry ‘thing’ too! One of my favorite burger places has bottomless fries on the menu. 

Can I tell you a secret? I’ll sometimes sit in there and eat nothing but 6 baskets of fries with my favorite dipping sauces and then bring the burger home. {{gasp}}

YEP! It’s true. In honor of my love for all things French fry, I’ve put together our favorite homemade fry recipes and the best dipping sauces to go with them!

Best Dipping Sauces for Fries

First up are the sauces, because some of these are universal and some are better with specific types of fries!

We’re not talking ketchup or ranch here either — just grab a bottle of that from the store.

No, these are homemade dipping sauce recipes with flavor combinations you’re sure to love. And a few copycat recipes too.

If you’re trying to figure out the best sauce for fries, I suggest making a few at a time and having your very own tasting party.

Compare and contrast the flavors to settle on your favorite!

Wendy’s Honey Mustard is THE BEST honey mustard out there — and one of my favorite French fry dipping sauce recipes. We use it on just about everything, so I always have some in my fridge.

Chipotle Lime Mayo adds a creamy smokiness and the perfect amount of heat to chicken, burgers, fries, and more. Ready in just 5 minutes with a few simple ingredients!

This Barbecue Ranch Sauce is the best sauce for French fries and burgers alike! If you’re a fan of Red Robin’s Campfire Sauce, you’ll love this!!

Smoky Beer Cheese Sauce is not your average nacho cheese. The flavor of the beer combines perfectly with fabulous spices and bold cheddar flavor to make one of the best cheese sauces you’ll ever eat. Seriously!

Blue Cheese Dip is cool, creamy, and a little bit funky, which makes it the best sauce for fries and buffalo wings! All you need is crumbled blue cheese and pantry staples to make this recipe.

Sweet and Sour Sauce may seem like an unusual pick, but it’s growing in popularity! Dunk your fries right in or mix it with barbecue sauce for a tangy dip. If you’re a fan of Chick Fil A’s Polynesian sauce, you’ll want to give this recipe a try!

While Bloomin Onion Sauce is usually paired with the famous fried onion, its zesty flavor adds a nice kick to a simple plate of fries. Whip up a batch in just 5 minutes, though you’ll want to give it time to chill in the fridge first.

Chick Fil A Sauce combines tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors into one rich and creamy dip. It’s one of the best dipping sauces for regular, thick-cut, steak, and criss-cut fries alike. (And especially tasty on a chicken sandwich!)

Big Mac Sauce isn’t just for burgers! That creamy, tangy flavor combo is just right for fries and chicken sandwiches too. Make a double batch so there’s always some in your fridge.

What’s Caramel Sauce doing on this list? I promise, it’s not a mistake. It’s the best sauce for fries made from apples! Find the recipe for those further down in the post.

Homemade French Fry Recipes

Now that you’ve picked out your favorite dipping sauce recipes, it’s time to make some fries!

For a quick and easy option, you can always air fry frozen fries (or sweet potato fries), but I highly recommend making some from scratch when you have the time.

Most can be made in the oven, but you’ll find a few grilling recipes too if you don’t feel like heating up the house!

You probably guessed which restaurant I was referring to, and if you guessed Red Robin… you’d be right! Make our simple copycat recipe for Red Robin Fries with 3 ingredients! Fabulously flavorful, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.

Did you know you can make crispy Homemade Fries in the Air Fryer, not just the frozen bags! These are thinner and much closer to what you’d get from a fast food or burger joint — and just as tasty too!

These Oven Baked Steak Fries are loaded with garlic flavor and have the crispiest texture thanks to a secret ingredient. The perfect snack to pair with a variety of French fry dipping sauce recipes.

Make the most of the summer cooking season with Seasoned Grilled Fries. They have a little kick and are grilled to perfection. With a firm crispy exterior, these fries are the best for dipping in sauces!

You can also use your grill to make Sweet Potato Fries for a change of pace from the usual fry recipe. The perfect balance of sweet and savory, these go well with creamy sauces.

Zucchini Fries help you get more green veggies in your diet and are a great of to use up an overabundant garden harvest! These taste great with creamy or tomato-based sauces like ranch, ketchup, or even marinara sauce.

Polenta Fries are a fun twist on potato fries, but they’re just as easy to customize with seasonings. And, the best sauce for French fries will work with polenta fries too.

I didn’t forget about those Apple Fries I told you about! Just as crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, these are a fun and sweet alternative to the classic potato side. And an easy way to get your littles to eat more fruit!

Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.

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Originally published May 2013, Updated and republished October 2024

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