Bye Ketchup: 20 Surprising Condiments You Should Dip Your Fries In
Trust Us, You'll Want to Dip your Fries in this Stuff!
Are you sick of boring old ketchup? It's time you dunk your golden French fries into something more extraordinary. From ranch dip to chocolate sauce, open your mind to a whole new world of dipping.
1. Soft Serve Ice Cream
The high school kids get it; they've been dunking their fries in a Wendy's Frosty for decades. The balance of hot and salty with chilled and sweet makes an incredible combo that hits all the taste sensations. You can enjoy a savory snack and dessert at the same time.
2. Nacho Cheese
Some of us can't get enough of that oozy melted processed cheese; it's undeniably tasty. Why only drizzle it on our corn chips when we can spread the love? Douse your crispy fries in nacho cheese sauce and you'll understand it's not a one-dish condiment.
3. Honey Mustard
Honey mustard is often slathered on the burger next to our fries, but why stop there? The delicious tangy, sweet, and savory trifecta also goes perfectly well with a golden French fry. Level up your burger game and toss some fries between the buns with all the other fillings.
4. "Fancy Sauce"
The name "fancy sauce" might've been coined by the movie Step Brothers and we're all about it. It's an elegant dip fit for royalty with a silky texture and a touch of sweetness. What are the exquisite ingredients? A 1:1 ratio of ketchup and mayonnaise; it's absolute perfection.
5. Spicy Caesar
Caesar dressing is too good to only toss on salad. You can already understand how well it goes with fries since they're similar to croutons, only better. For an additional kick, spice up your creamy caesar with a dash of hot sauce.
6. BBQ Sauce
There are countless types of BBQ sauce on the market that it shouldn't be only for meat, it has so much more potential. The sweet and savory sauce is a perfect match for a salty fried potato. If you're a grill master, you're bound to swap the ketchup for a sauce with irresistible flavor.
7. Peanut Sauce
We love to plunk fried tofu and flaky spring rolls into peanut sauce, so naturally a crisp and fluffy french fry makes sense too. Peanut sauce is a rich and savory dip with a touch of spicy sweetness that turns your fries into bites of potato heaven.
8. Kewpie Mayo
In Europe, mayo is typically the preferred dip over ketchup. Kewpie mayo adds a welcoming Japanese-fusion flavor profile to the basic dip. It brings umami to the table with its creamy and savory taste, complimenting your greasy fries.
9. Truffle Aioli
Truffle aioli is no secret to the French fry world but if you haven't tried it yet, the time is now. You can transform a pile of oily fries into a gourmet dish with the upscale mushroom dip. The mayonnaise pleasantly softens the truffle's potent flavor, giving you a deliciously creamy dip for your fries.
10. Ranch Dip
If you're already a fan of ranch dip you probably put it on everything. But if you only dunk your vegetables in ranch, you need to try it with fries. The herb-infused creamy dressing creates a wonderfully balanced flavor profile with the salty potatoes.
11. Sweet Chili & Mayo
Sweet chili sauce mixed with mayonnaise creates a delicious sauce you didn't know you needed in your life. You know how well mayo pairs with fries, adding sweet chili gives the already perfect dip a flavor boost. Sweet, spicy, and creamy are three compliments to French fries.
12. Guacamole
Again, why do nachos get the best dips? Guacamole is a beautiful pairing with greasy salty fries. Make your nachos Irish by using waffle fries in place of tortilla chips and add a generous amount of guac on top.
13. Chocolate Sauce
Hey chocolate lovers, if you crave the combination of sweet and salty, this dip's for you. When you dunk a fat fluffy french fry into melted chocolate it's like a savory churro, what's not to love? Chocolate sauce seems like a crazy idea but you'll go nuts over the combination once you try it.
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14. Tzatziki
Cold and creamy dips are best friends with hot and salty snacks, making tzatziki a French fry's number one side-kick. The refreshing cucumber herb dip compliments the oily salted potato very well indeed. Fried pita understands.
15. Steak Sauce
Like BBQ sauce, steak sauce deserves to be shared with more foods than just meat. It's savory dip that's slightly tangy and sweet, a great compliment to salty fries. Fries are often served with steak so if you're not already dipping in steak sauce, give it a try.
16. Mushroom Gravy
We all know how well a traditional brown gravy goes with French fries so why not try the mushroom version? Mushroom gravy is deliciously decadent and flavorful. The hot and creamy sauce transforms a side of fries into a heart-warming meal.
17. Chutney
Fruit chutneys are made for savory dishes and are often served with Indian meals. Since it's purpose is to balance out a salty dish it just makes sense chutney would pair well with fries. Sweeten up your salty snack with this delightfully sticky dip.
18. Tartar Sauce
Of course, it's best with fish and chips, but you don't need a battered halibut next to your fries as an excuse to dip them in tartar sauce. Like many other cream-based dips mentioned earlier, tartar sauce is complimentary to French fries.
19. Curry Mayo
If we haven't convinced you already that mayo is just better than ketchup, curry mayo may persuade you. Potatoes are often the main attraction in an Indian curry dish so we already know the taste combo works. Full of spices and flavor, curry mayo is a tasty dip you need to try.
20. Honey
Honey is a multi-purpose sweetener that goes well with almost everything. It's sticky and sweet and you'll be pleasantly surprised how well it compliments salty fries. The liquid gold transforms fries into bites of sweet and savory heaven.
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