Dipping sauces for wings

The best dipping sauces for wings

1. Mayocue (bbq mayonnaise)

A creamy, tangy dip that blends mayonnaise and ketchup for a sauce that complements crispy chicken wings, fries, and other finger foods. The mayo adds richness while the ketchup provides sweetness. Here’s my homemade Mayocue recipe.

2. Mayo ketchup

A smoky, creamy dipping sauce that mixes mayonnaise with your favorite barbeque sauce. The creamy mayo cools down the spicy bbq for the perfect chicken wing combo. It also pairs well with chicken tenders or fries. Here’s my homemade Mayo Ketchup recipe.

3. Dijonnaise

A spicy, savory sauce combining smooth mayonnaise with the tang of Dijon mustard. The creamy base contrasts with the mustard's bite, creating an addictive dip for chicken wings and fries, chicken nuggets and fries, sandwiches, burgers, and appetizers like pretzels or fries. Here’s my homemade Dijonnaise recipe.

4. Honey mustard dipping sauce

This sweet and tangy condiment brings together the spice of mustard with the sweetness of honey. Often used as a dip for chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, pretzels and more, the smooth, creamy texture of honey mustard sauce complements crispy foods. The sweet honey balances out the tang of mustard, while texture is smoothed out with mayonnaise. You should try our honey mustard chicken drumsticks too.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Directions: Mix all the ingredients till well combined.

5. Ketchup (Catsup)

A classic condiment made from tomato puree, vinegar, and sweeteners. This red sauce provides a sweet, tangy flavor popular for dipping chicken tenders, fries, tater tots, and other finger foods. Its versatility has made it a staple in households and restaurants. Buy now (👈 affiliate link)

6. Bbq sauce

This sweet, tangy, and sometimes spicy sauce uses tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar as a base. Regional BBQ sauces vary from mild to boldly spiced. BBQ sauce makes the perfect dip for chicken wings, nuggets, ribs, fries, onions rings, and more. From Kansas City to Texas, BBQ sauce is a staple. Buy now (👈 affiliate link)

7. Buffalo sauce

Known for its signature spicy flavor, buffalo sauce mixes hot sauce like Frank's RedHot with butter or margarine. This orange-red sauce brings the heat and pairs perfectly with chicken wings, chicken tenders, fries, and veggies. The cooling dairy balances out the burning spice.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)

Direc:

1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.

2. Once the butter is melted, add the the other ingredients

3. Stir the mixture well till well combined

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the Buffalo hot sauce cool down a bit before using it.

8. Ranch Dip

Ranch dip is one of the most popular options for serving with chicken wings. The cooling and herbaceous flavors provide contrast to spicy hot wings. Traditional ranch dip gets its flavor from garlic, onion, herbs like dill, chives or parsley, mayonnaise and buttermilk. The tang of buttermilk cuts through rich, fried food. Ranch can be made from scratch or purchased premade for dipping with wings.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon dried dill
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried chives
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions: Mix ingredients till well combined.

9. Blue Cheese dip

If you like Buffalo wings, then blue cheese is likely your go-to for dipping. Blue cheese and hot wings create the ultimate flavor combo, where the creaminess and funk of the cheese balances out spicy heat.

Making blue cheese dip is as easy as combining crumbled blue cheese, sour cream or mayonnaise, lemon juice and milk. Store-bought blue cheese dressing works too for those short on prep time. The important thing is loading each bite of spicy wings with the cool dip.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ Black pepper

Directions:

1. With the back of a spoon, mash the blue cheese into smalls crumbs.
2. Add the other ingredients to the blue cheese and mix till well combined. Served with Buffalo wings or any wings you have.

10. Marinara Sauce

This Italian tomato-based sauce features onion, garlic, herbs, tomatoes, and olive oil simmered into a bright red, savory sauce. Traditionally used on pasta, marinara also makes an excellent dipping sauce for chicken parmesan, mozzarella sticks, garlic bread, and pizza. Here’s an easy marinara sauce recipe.

11. Chimichurri sauce

This fresh, green uncooked sauce that originally originated from Argentina. A blend of olive oil, parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar, and red pepper flakes, (some recipes include cilantro) it makes a vibrant, herby dip for grilled meats. Chimichurri is also used on vegetables, rice dishes, and eggs.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (washed and roughly chopped)
• ½ cup fresh cilantro (washed and roughly chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Transfer the roughly chopped fresh herbs to a food processor (👈 affiliate link) add the other ingredients.
2. Pulse till coarsely blended. Use as a dip for chicken wings.

12. Spicy mayo

Love the heat? Spicy mayo sauce adds a spicy kick to sandwiches, sushi rolls, and crispy appetizers . It blends creamy mayonnaise with hot chili sauce or Sriracha to balance cooling richness with burning heat.

The mayo's creamy base contrasts beautifully with crispy chicken wings, tenders, tempura veggies, falafel, fries, and more. You can mix and match different hot sauces like sriracha, Tabasco, or harissa paste to create signature flavors.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Directions: mix all ingredients till well combined.

13. Halal cart white sauce

A cooling yogurt-based dipping sauce popular at halal food carts and street vendors. Mixing mayo, yogurt, garlic, lemon, and spices, it perfectly complements hot, crispy chicken and gyro over rice. This tangy white sauce is now found bottled.

14. Remoulade sauce

A creamy, herbed mayonnaise-based sauce flavored with mustard, capers, anchovies, vinegar, and herbs. This French condiment adds a cool, tartar-like flavor to fried foods like fish, chips, falafel, chicken tenders and more. Here is a remoulade sauce recipe to try.

15. Chick fil a sauce

A sweet, creamy, orange-hued signature sauce made with barbecue, honey mustard and a lemon juice tang. As the name indicates, it's the perfect pairing for chicken wings, sandwiches, chicken nuggets and fries, waffle fries. Here’s a simple recipe below.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayo
• 2 tablespoon bbq sauce
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions: Mix all the ingredients till well combined. Serve with wings.

16. Bang bang sauce

Also known as Bang Bang shrimp sauce, this hot, sweet mayo-based sauce adds a spicy kick. Combining sriracha, mayo, ginger, and garlic, it excels when paired with breaded shrimp, chicken tenders, or spring rolls.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste for spice)
• 2 teaspoons honey

Direction: Mix everything till well combined.

17. Aoili

This classic, garlicky mayonnaise sauce originates from the Mediterranean. Traditionally made by slowly beating olive oil into raw garlic and eggs, modern aioli adds lemon for brightness. I love to use mayonnaise as a shortcut! Aioli sauce makes an ideal dip for artichokes, potatoes, chicken wings, fish and veggie fries or dippers.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Direction: Mix till well combined.

18. Spicy sour cream dip

This creamy, cool dipping sauce adds flavorful heat to any finger food by combining sour cream and hot sauce or sriracha. This versatile southwest-inspired dip pairs perfectly with fried foods like chicken wing, chicken tenders, veggie fries, onion rings, chips, and more. Here’s how to make it!

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce (use less to reduce the heat)
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Directions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl till well combined.

19. Hummus

For those looking for a plant-based or lighter alternative, hummus makes for an excellent dip for chicken wings and drums. The creaminess of chickpeas pureed with tahini paste, olive oil, garlic and lemon mimics the texture of dairy-based dips.

Hummus comes in endless flavor varieties, from traditional to roasted red pepper, edamame or other unique flavors.

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