As a food writer whose job is to taste pretty much anything I can get my hands on, I’m ready to make a bold and potentially delegitimizing statement: French fries are my favorite food. Nothing has ever come close to the fried potato’s crunchy-soft ratio, ability to withstand unhealthy levels of salt, versatility in shapes and sizes, and—perhaps its most important quality—option to be dipped and dunked in hundreds of sauces.
In celebration of National French Fry Day (because it’s an actual holiday I wrote down in my calendar), I’ve pooled together nine simple french fry-friendly dips and sauces that you can create in your own kitchen. Whether you’re baking, frying, or microwaving leftovers, these sweet, spicy, and creamy blends are sure to elevate any fry from tried-and-true to omg-inducing amazing.
Honey Mustard Sauce
It’s an inarguable fact that honey mustard is a french fry’s best friend. And if you disagree, then french fries probably aren’t your favorite food, which means you get zero say in this matter. Get the recipe.
Roasted Garlic Aioli
For those who shudder at the thought of mayonnaise, adding roasted garlic and giving it a fancy name should help. In the case of french fries, it doesn’t just help, it makes them taste gourmet-level amazing. Get the recipe.
Barbecue Sauce
Sure, barbecue sauce tastes best on meats like pulled pork, ribs, and grilled chicken, but it also makes for a damn good fry sauce. It’s all about the complex (and completely customizable!) elements of flavor. Get the recipe.
Bacon Jalapeño Fry Sauce
I’ll shamelessly dip my fries into anything that has bacon and jalapeño in it. And if you want to change my name to Basic Becky as a result, go for it. Get the recipe.
Chipotle Mustard Hot Sauce
Hot sauce alone is a bit too thin and runny to pair well with a fry (we don’t want them too soggy), but this chipotle-mustard blend’s got the perfect balance of peppery heat with a dip-worthy consistency. Get the recipe.
Spicy Sesame Mayo
Spicy mayo is deserving of a spot on any list of dips and sauces because spicy mayo tastes delicious on literally anything. Seriously, just yesterday I sliced and dipped a Granny Smith apple in it and it wasn’t horrible. Get the recipe.
Curried Ketchup
We all know that ketchup makes a perfectly suitable dip for any type of fry, but a curried variety ups the ante by bringing in some international flair. Wow your guests with this variation, but don’t tell them how easy it is to make. Get the recipe.
Sweet & Sour Sauce
Frankly, anything fried tastes good with sweet and sour sauce. It’s why we head straight to McDonald’s after a night of partying. Get the recipe.
Ranch Dressing
I never use ranch in everyday life. In fact, I am Team Bleu Cheese when I order buffalo wings. But there’s something about ranch’s creaminess and sweetness that aligns seamlessly with fries’ saltiness. And that’s what we call side dish perfection. Get the recipe.
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