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20+ Dipping Sauces for Pizza (Easy & Delicious!)

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Erin Lynch

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April 14, 2025

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Wondering what the best dipping sauces for pizza are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of 20+ easy sauce recipes.

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These dipping sauces are not only delicious with pizza, but they’re great with chicken tenders and chicken wings too!

And while the most popular pizza dipping sauce may be creamy ranch, there are so many great options!

The BEST Pizza Dipping Sauces

Hand holding jar of homemade marinara sauce.
Marinara Dipping Sauce
Marinara sauce: This is a classic dipping sauce for pizza, as it complements the tomato sauce and cheese on the pizza.
Marinara sauce
Restaurant ranch dressing in small glass jar with spoon.
Restaurant Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing: This creamy dressing pairs well with the salty and savory flavors of pizza.
Ranch Dressing
Spoonful of creamy garlic sauce.
Creamy Garlic Sauce
Garlic sauce: This sauce is a great option for those who enjoy a creamy, garlicky flavor. It's especially good with cheesy or garlic pizza.
Garlic Sauce
Hand holding spoon dipped into jar of buffalo sauce.
Buffalo Wing Sauce Recipe
Buffalo sauce: If you like your pizza with a bit of a kick, buffalo sauce is a great choice. It's particularly delicious with chicken or pepperoni pizza.
Buffalo Sauce
Close up of creamy sun dried tomato sauce on serving spoon.
Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Make this 15-minute Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce to instantly transform your pasta, chicken, or seafood into a gourmet meal! It’s luxurious and easy to make with cream, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
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Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)
Pesto sauce: Pesto is a great option for those who want a lighter dipping sauce that's packed with flavor. It goes well with veggie or chicken pizzas.
Pesto Sauce
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Parmesan Cream Sauce
Parmesan Cream Sauce: This 15-minute Parmesan Cream Sauce is the ultimate condiment for cheese lovers. Parmesan cheese, garlic, and heavy cream are swirled together in a skillet to give you a silky smooth and decadent sauce for pasta, chicken, and more.
Parmesan Cream Sauce
Overhead shot of jalapeno ranch in small jar with spoon, topped with sliced jalapenos.
Jalapeño Ranch
Jalapeño Ranch is perfect as a dressing, dip or sauce. It’s creamy with a distinct herby flavor but its subtle spicy kick is what keeps you coming back for more!
Jalapeno Ranch
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Homemade BBQ Sauce
BBQ sauce: Sweet and tangy BBQ sauce pairs well with meats like chicken or sausage on pizza.
BBQ Sauce
Honey mustard dipping sauce in small serving bowl next to honey wand.
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Honey mustard sauce: For those who enjoy a sweet and tangy flavor, honey mustard sauce is a great option. It pairs well with chicken or vegetable pizzas.
Honey Mustard Sauce
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Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
Blue cheese dressing: If you like the taste of blue cheese, try it as a dipping sauce for your pizza. It goes well with meaty or spicy pizzas.
Blue Cheese Dressing
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Chipotle Crema
Chipotle crema: If you like a smoky and spicy flavor, chipotle crema is a great choice. It goes well with all types of pizza, especially those with a bit of heat.
Chipotle Crema
Sauce with spoon in skillet.
Fra Diavolo Sauce
Diavolo Sauce is an easy and spicy marinara sauce made with flavor-forward ingredients, like tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and red pepper flakes. Toss it with spaghetti and your favorite seafood and enjoy!
Diavolo Sauce
Chick fil a sauce on plate with french fries.
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
This homemade Chick-Fil-A Sauce tastes just like the real thing! A cross between smoky barbecue sauce and creamy honey mustard creates the ideal dipping sauce for chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, fries, and all of your fast food favorites.
Chick-Fil-A Sauce
Bang bang sauce in small black bowl with serving spoon.
Dipping Sauce for Fried Shrimp
Add a tangy, sweet and spicy kick to your chicken nuggets with Bang Bang Sauce! It’s an easy, creamy chili and mayo dipping sauce made from ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Bang Bang Sauce
Hand dipping spoon into green sauce.
Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
This Peruvian Green Sauce (or Aji Verde) is a spicy and versatile condiment. Made with jalapeno, cilantro, and fresh lime juice, plus Greek yogurt to give it a creamy texture. It's an amazing dipping sauce, spread or dressing.
Peruvian Green Sauce
White bbq sauce in small jar with spoon.
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
This Alabama White BBQ Sauce is a rich and tangy twist on traditional barbecue sauce. Made with mayo, horseradish, and seasonings, the bold flavors pair perfectly with grilled meats and so much more!
White BBQ Sauce
Boom boom sauce in small jar with fry dipping into it.
Boom Boom Sauce
Add a sweet and spicy kick to your fries, burgers, and more with this homemade Boom Boom Sauce recipe! It’s an easy chili and mayo dipping sauce made from ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Boom Boom Sauce
Crema arranged on plate with limes and cilantro.
Cilantro Lime Crema
This quick and tangy Cilantro Lime Crema is ready in just 5 minutes. Better than sour cream, this Mexican condiment is flavored with fresh cilantro and lime juice to create a creamy and vibrant dressing, taco topping, or dipping sauce.
Cilantro Lime Crema
Homemade pesto mayo in bowl swirled with pesto and topped with basil leaf.
Homemade Basil Pesto Mayo
This easy, creamy Pesto Mayo Sauce combines mayo, pesto, and lemon juice to give you an addictively delicious condiment to spread on a sandwich, drizzle on a salad, and more!
Pesto Mayo

How to make ahead and store

Many of these dips for pizza can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

What to serve with pizza

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20+ BEST Pizza Dipping Sauces

Wondering what the best dipping sauces for pizza are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of 20+ easy sauce recipes. Try this 5-minute Creamy Garlic Sauce. The flavors are rich and savory, and will keep you coming back for more!
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced (1 Tablespoon))
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • ½ cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley (minced)
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the flour and cook until lightly golden, 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken stock. Simmer, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 666IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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