The only thing that could make fried chicken even more delicious is pairing it with a mouthwatering sauce! Browse this list of sauces for fried chicken and discover your new favorite pairing. Crispy, golden fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food, but the right sauce will bring it to a whole new level. Whether you’re craving a tangy kick, subtle smokiness, spicy zing, or a creamy, crave-worthy dip like homemade ranch, the perfect sauce will make your fried chicken downright irresistible.
- Looking for a spicy sauce? Try this Spicy Sriracha Mayo.
- Looking for a creamy sauce? Try this tangy Blue Cheese Dressing.
- Looking for an Asian inspired sauce? Try this addicting Gochujang Sauce.
- Looking for a smoky sauce? Add some smoke and spice to your fried chicken with this Chipotle Crema Sauce.
Not sure where to start? My favourite recommendations for fried chicken sauces are my subtly spicy Jalapeno Ranch and ultra easy 4 ingredient Honey Mustard sauce.
Sauces for Fried Chicken
Chick-Fil-A Sauce Recipe
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.
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
Homemade Ranch Dressing
This Restaurant Ranch Recipe is hands down the best, most crave-worthy ranch you’ve ever tasted. This recipe rivals your favorite restaurant ranch dressing and is so simple to make at home!Â
Restaurant-Style Ranch Dressing
Homemade Buffalo Sauce
This Buffalo Wing Sauce recipe can be made mild, medium or hot to suit your taste preference. It’s the BEST Buffalo Sauce and made with only 4-ingredients!
4 Ingredient Buffalo Sauce
The BEST Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
This is the BEST Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. It takes less than five minutes to make. Super creamy, tangy and loaded with chunky blue cheese.
Tangy and Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Bang Bang Sauce
Add a tangy, sweet and spicy kick to your shrimp, seafood, fries, burgers, and more with Bang Bang Sauce! It’s an easy, creamy chili and mayo dipping sauce made from ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen.
Sweet and Spicy Bang Bang Sauce
The BEST Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipe
This Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe is so easy! Made in just 15-minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. This southern sauce is delicious on brisket, pork chops and fried chicken.
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce
This easy Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce recipe is the perfect dipping sauce for chicken, pretzel bites, veggies and so much more! It will be ready in 5 minutes! All you need to make it are yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and honey.
4 Ingredient Honey Mustard Sauce
Copycat In-N-Out Sauce
This famous In-N-Out Sauce is easy to make at home! You only need 6 simple ingredients for this copycat recipe. It’s a sweet, briny, and tangy sauce that’s perfect for burgers, fries and chicken.
Homemade In-N-Out Sauce
Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
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!
Jalapeño Ranch
Creamy & Tangy White BBQ Sauce
This 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!
Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Mexican Inspired Chipotle Crema Sauce
Add some smoke and spice to your favorite recipes with this Chipotle Crema. A Mexican-inspired sauce, this creamy mix is made with chipotles in adobo to give a boost to tacos, chicken, salads, and more!
Chipotle Crema Sauce
Spicy Sriracha Mayo
Sriracha Mayo is an easy condiment with bold flavors! Enjoy it as a dip, spread, or dressing for sushi, burgers, fried chicken, sandwiches, fries & more!
Spicy Sriracha Mayo
Easy Jerk Sauce Recipe
Possibly the best-ever sauce for chicken, jerk sauce is jam-packed with spice and an incredible blend of sweet, savory, herbaceous, and warm flavors. Each taste will transport you to the beaches of the Caribbean! This bold blend of ingredients creates a sauce or paste with a wide range of bold and well-balanced flavors.
Jerk Sauce for Chicken
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
Best Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe
This 5-minute Creamy Garlic Sauce recipe is an easy go-to sauce you can serve with pasta, chicken, shrimp, and so much more. The flavors are rich and savory, and will keep you coming back for more!
Best Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Lemon Pepper Sauce
This easy Lemon Pepper Sauce recipe is bursting with fresh lemon and cracked black pepper! It’s a game changer for chicken wings, seafood, roasted veggies, and so much more.
Lemon Pepper Sauce
Chimichurri Sauce recipe
This Chimichurri Sauce recipe is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor. This cilantro chimichurri sauce for steak is also delicious with fried chicken.
Chimichurri Sauce
Sriracha Ranch
Sriracha Sauce with creamy mayo and tangy sour cream combines the best of homemade Sriracha Mayo and Restaurant-Style Ranch Dressing! Made with just a handful of ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for drizzling, dipping, or spreading on all your favorite snacks, sides, and mains.
Sriracha Ranch
Aji Amarillo Sauce Recipe
This Aji Amarillo Sauce is a spicy and versatile Peruvian condiment. Spicy yellow pepper paste is blended with creamy and tangy ingredients, leaving you with an outstanding dipping sauce, spread, or dressing.
Aji Amarillo
Creamy Harissa Dressing
This naturally dairy-free and gluten-free Creamy Harissa Sauce is addictively delicious! Tahini, harissa paste, lemon, and maple syrup are whisked until smooth, leaving you with a bold and tangy sauce to drizzle over everything, from salads to eggs to meat.
Harissa Dressing
How to make ahead and store
Many of these sauce recipes 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.
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20+ Sauces for Fried Chicken
The only thing that could make fried chicken even more delicious is pairing it with a mouthwatering sauce! Browse this list of sauces for fried chicken and discover your new favorite pairing. Crispy, golden fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food, but the right sauce will bring it to a whole new level. Whether you're craving a tangy kick, subtle smokiness, spicy zing, or a creamy, crave-worthy dip like homemade ranch, the perfect sauce will make your fried chicken downright irresistible. Try this jalapeno ranch dressing for a spicy, tangy kick!
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Serves 8 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup full fat greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup low fat buttermilk ( or regular milk, plus more as needed for desired consistency)
- 1 jalapeno (seeded and rough chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 3 tsp fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 1/2 tsp fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives (or 1 1/2 tsp fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients together in a small blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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