Name: 25+ Sauces for Fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
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

The only thing that could make fried chicken even more delicious is pairing it with a mouthwatering sauce! Browse this list of 25+ 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.

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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

Small jar of chick fil a sauce on plate with waffle fries.

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

Restaurant ranch dressing in small glass jar with spoon.

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!

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

Side view of container of blue cheese dressing in small jar.

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

Side view of homemade bbq sauce in jar with spoon

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

Side view of container of prepared honey mustard dip

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

In N Out Sauce in measuring cup with small spatula.

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 in small jar with spoon, topped with sliced jalapenos.

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

Easy Aji Amarillo Sauce

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.

Peruvian Aji Amarillo Sauce

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

Burrito sauce in glass jar next to bowl of chipotles and lime wedges.

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

Prepared jerk sauce in small white bowl with spoon.

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

Teriyaki Sauce

Ditch the bottled stuff for good—this simple, homemade honey teriyaki sauce makes everything taste amazing.

Recipe: The Modern Proper

Teriyaki Sauce

Best Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Learn how easy it is to make a deliciously rich and creamy Parmesan and garlic sauce with a handful of pantry staples in under 20 minutes. Perfect to use as a dip for wings, toss with pasta, and more!

Recipe: A Spicy Perspective

Best Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Addicting Gochujang Sauce

5 minute Gochujang Sauce is the perfect balance of spicy, savory, and sweet! Use as a dipping sauce, for bibimbap, or add to mayo for a kick!

Recipe: Darn Good Veggies

5 Minute Gochujang Sauce

Lemon Pepper Sauce

This lemon pepper sauce recipe works for dipping wings, fish, vegetables, and more! It’s requires just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes.

Recipe: A Couple Cooks

Lemon Pepper Sauce

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sweet and sour sauce adds instant flavor to any dish that you add it to. Made in 10 minutes with 5 ingredients, this homemade Chinese sauce is so easy.

Recipe: Ahead of Thyme

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Spicy Honey

This Spicy Hot Honey Sauce will take tons of your favorite foods to the next level! It’s quick and easy to make in just a few minutes.

Recipe: A Full Living

Hot Honey Sauce

Mango Habanero Hot Sauce

This easy recipe for Mango Habanero Hot Sauce is a fiery, fruity chili sauce that will be sure to add a kick to your food.

Recipe: Sift & Simmer

Mango Habanero Hot 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

Avocado Ranch Dressing

This vegan avocado ranch dressing is unbelievably creamy and loaded with herby flavor. It’s the perfect healthy replacement for regular ranch when topping salads or as a dip for veggies or fried chicken.

Recipe: Eating Bird Food

Creamy Avocado Ranch

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Perfect for fried and grilled foods, this Thai sweet chili sauce is super easy to make at home and ready under 20 minutes!

Recipe: Nam Jim Gai

Thai Sweet Chili Sauce

Nashville Hot Sauce

This Nashville Hot Sauce is the perfect thing to slather, dip, or brush over crispy fried chicken, chicken wings, or juicy baked chicken. It’s an irresistible blend of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors that takes just 5 minutes to make!

Recipe: The Forked Spoon

Nashville Hot Sauce

Homemade Curry Ketchup

What the heck is curry ketchup? Well, let me tell you: It’s a delicious condiment made with curry spices, onions, and canned tomatoes.

Recipe: Coffee and Quinoa

Homemade Curry Ketchup

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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