11 irresistible french fries dipping sauces you’ll crave

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Vegan ranch dressing is a classic for fry dipping. Speckled with dill, parsley, and basil, this herbaceous dip pops with granulated onion and fresh garlic for bite. It’s no wonder it’s a long-lasting fan favorite.

Reader feedback: “It tastes so much like the ranch dressing I ate as a kid and even had the same mouthfeel!“

Sriracha mayo dipping sauce is absolutely craveable. With a creamy base of vegan mayo and sriracha, this condiment has a kick.

Reader feedback: "This was fire as the youngsters would say. I made air fryer steak potato french fries and the vegan dipping sauce. Soooo good and easy!" 

Spicy chili crisp dipping sauce brings some heat to your snack time.

This creamy, garlicky sauce comes together in just 5 minutes with 6 ingredients, thanks to a base of store-bought vegan mayo and jarred chili crisp.

(In addition to being a spectacular french fry sauce, chili crisp dipping sauce is also great with asparagus fries and green bean fries, as pictured above.)

If I had to pick one fry sauce, this onion and garlic dipping sauce would be it. Flavored with onion salt, this tangy, allium-forward dip is absolutely addictive. The taste is reminiscent of onion dip or sour cream and chive potato chips.

Recipe feedback: "Wow. You aren't kidding. This is gold."

Want a smoky dip for your fries? This easy barbecue sauce is a breeze to make with pantry-friendly ingredients. No cooking required.

(In addition to potato fries, barbecue sauce is also terrific with polenta fries!)

Reader feedback: “I was out of our favorite bbq sauce and decided to give it a try. I am always surprised at how small bits of things can come together in spectacular ways! Love this sauce!”

Vegan honey mustard is a sweet and tangy dipping sauce that adds zip to every bite. Plus, it requires just 3 ingredients to prepare!

Recipe feedback: “So tangy! So tasty!“

Vegan cocktail sauce isn’t just for dipping plant-based shrimp! This cold, tomato-based condiment has a pungent horseradish bite that works beautifully with mild potato fries.

Recipe feedback: "I love this simple way to make cocktail sauce at home!" 

If you’re a pickle fan, you’ve got to start dunking your fries in vegan dill pickle dip! This oil-free dip is made with raw cashews, garlic, and fresh dill.

It pops with garlicky flavor and crunch from chopped dill pickles.

Recipe feedback: "This dip is so good. The only disappointment for me was seeing the empty dish." 

Vegan turkey gravy brings poutine vibes to the french fry dipping party. This no fuss gravy is ready in just 10 minutes. It’s always a crowd-pleaser!

Recipe feedback: “This is honestly the best gravy, and unbelievably easy.”

If you crave cheesy fries, whip up a batch of vegan chili cheese dip for dunking. Packed with three bean chili, seitan chorizo, and creamy cashew queso, it’s the kind of dip that makes you want to have fries as your main course.

Recipe feedback: "It comes together so quickly and the payoff is big! I could not stop eating it. It’s so cheesy and flavorful."

Vegan blue cheese dressing is filled with the flavors of parsley, oregano, and basil, along with chewy crumbles of tofu. It works especially well with buffalo sauce for a mix of spicy and creamy.

Recipe feedback: “What a nice flavor and texture it has!"

Don’t feel like cooking? Here are some french fry sauces that are ready straight from the bottle. Great for those times when you want something instantaneous!

• Ketchup
• Malt vinegar
• Steak sauce
• Jalapeno hot sauce
• Frank’s RedHot sauce
• Mustard
• Bottled salad dressing