7 Best Dipping Sauces at Fast-Food Restaurants, Ranked by Fans

Dips are big business, especially in the fast-food space. McDonald's recently launched their McCrispy Strips and while initial feedback indicates people are not crazy about the strips themselves, customers have been raving about the delicious Creamy Chili McCrispy Strip Dip.

I analyzed comments on social media and Reddit threads to see which sauces customers are absolutely obsessed with, based on number of mentions and pure passion/enthusiasm (people feel very strongly about their dips!). Here are the seven best dipping sauces at fast food restaurants ranked from least-best to worth the trip alone.

Wendy's Ghost Pepper Ranch

Fans say the Wendy's Ghost Pepper Ranch is the chain's best sauce, albeit not as spicy as the name would imply. "Best sauce from Wendy's in my opinion," one Redditor said. "It's good just not spicy. Goes well on the chicken sandwiches, or as a dip for spicy nuggs," another commented. Another fan pointed out that the dip is actually quite spicy in Canada, so it's possible there are regional differences to the recipe.

Popeyes Blackened Ranch

Customers love the Popeyes Blackened Ranch, which is also available in stores now. "I had some today and I felt like it really tasted the same as in restaurant!" one fan said. "Blackened Ranch is next level," another commented. The condiment is actually a little tricky to find in stores so, good luck!

McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour

Dipping sauce fans absolutely love the classic McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour sauce. "Sweet and sour sauce every time. Top tier sauce," one Redditor said. "Gotta say it's gotta be sweet and sour for nuggies but that spicy ranch always hits different too," another commented.

McDonald's Hot Mustard

McDonald's Hot Mustard sauce has a small but vocal group who are obsessed with the dip. "That is so underrated. I tried it on a whim with that $5 meal they have now and oh my word, that stuff was great," one fan raved. "Yup, everywhere else I go for honey mustard, but McD's hot mustard is top tier," another agreed.

Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce

Customers love the Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce, saying it's a must-have menu item not just for dipping but for sandwiches too. "I've always used Polynesian on every sandwich. You guys NEED TO DO THIS ASAP, life changing," one Redditor said. "Polynesian sauce the best sauce in the world," another agreed.

Raising Cane's Cane Sauce

Coming in strong in second place is Raising Cane's Cane Sauce, which fans say is essentially what makes the chicken chain so special. "I'm convinced it's the key to their success. Their tenders are okay but the sauce is next level," one fan said.

Chick-fil-A Sauce

We have a winner! Dippers can't get enough of the original Chick-fil-A Sauce, saying it's so good they could drink it. "Oh man, it's gotta be Chick-fil-A sauce! It's like the perfect love child of honey mustard and BBQ sauce, raised on a diet of sunshine and good vibes," one Redditor said. "You dip a nugget in that stuff and suddenly everything in life makes sense—like why the chicken crossed the road. To get to the Chick-fil-A sauce."