Forget Chick-fil-A Sauce, Americans Go Crazy for These 16 Condiments

Founded in 1946, Chick-fil-A has over 3,000 locations. Chick-fil-A was one of the first fast-food chains to fully eliminate trans fats in 2008. There are many ways to create their sauce. It’s a blend of honey mustard, BBQ sauce, and egg yolk, which is the secret ingredient that makes Chick-fil-A sauce special. Sauces are what make nuggets, sandwiches, fries, and burgers shine. We’ve put together a list of favorite chain sauces. Forget Chick-fil-A sauce, Americans go crazy for these 16 condiments.

McDonald’s tartar sauce pairs well with the Filet-O-Fish. This creamy sauce is made with parsley, pickle relish, and onion.

You can make your own copycat version with mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, chopped onion, parsley flakes, white sugar, and capers.

This Spicy Buffalo Sauce is perfect for dunking your fries into. It’s absolutely delicious on mac n cheese. It is a combination of vinegar and a peppery sauce with a hint of butter flavor.

Next time you're in the mood for Spicy Buffalo Sauce, you can make your own with Frank’s RedHot sauce, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, butter, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste.

Applebee’s has the most delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip; it’s one of my guilty pleasures. It has a perfect creamy texture that awakens your taste buds.

You can easily make it home with chopped spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, romano cheese, garlic alfredo sauce, crushed garlic, and cream cheese. Dunk your fries in it or serve it with tortilla chips.

I really love Applebee’s Honey Pepper Sauce that comes over their chicken tenders. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.

You can create this tasty sauce at home using honey, light brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, lemon juice, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

In-N-Out’s special spread is a fan favorite among Americans. It goes well on burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and fries. The nice thing about this delicious sauce recipe is that it is super easy to make with ingredients you probably have in the pantry.

All you need is mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, sugar, and white vinegar.

During your next visit to In-N-Out, make sure to order the Triple Triple with extra sauce. While they typically only have one sauce, ketchup and mustard are also available on request.

Sonics Signature Sauce has a combination of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, and it can be enjoyed on fries, burgers, and sandwiches.

All you need to make their Signature Sauce is mayonnaise, ketchup, yellow mustard, honey, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

This popular Mexican sauce at Sonic is a real game-changer and complements any meal. It is made with milk, cheese, or cream. Different spices like cumin, garlic powder, and chili powder can be added to give it a spicier flavor. Each bite has a satisfying creamy taste.

Carl’s Buttermilk Ranch has a delightful herby flavor that pairs well with a variety of meals. Ingredients used are buttermilk, mayo, sour cream, dill, ranch seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, parsley, crushed garlic, Worcestershire, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Enjoy this Sweet & Bold BBQ Dipping Sauce on ribs, burger patties, and chicken wings. It has an amazing flavor, and you would want to eat it on everything.

All you need to make this Sweet & Bold BBQ Dipping Sauce is corn syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, molasses, garlic powder, pineapple juice, natural smoke flavor, crushed garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, and ground mustard.

If you’re looking for lip-smacking hot sauces, then you must try Taco Bell’s Fire Sauce. Each one has a different heat level and flavor profile. Fans say that the medium hot has a slightly smokey and sweet flavor. Their sauces are so popular you can also buy them by the bottle.

This condiment has a spicy, tangy kick to it that has a mixture of green chili puree, jalapeño peppers, and tomatillos.

Ketchup is a popular fast food condiment in the United States. In 2012, Whataburger created their own Spicy Ketchup, which was supposed to be a limited edition. However, it became permanent on the menu because fans loved the little bit of fire it added to fries. There are quite a few Whataburger grocery stores; have a look and see if there is one in your area.

The flavorful Picante Sauce is made with the perfect blend of tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and onions, giving it a balanced, vinegary flavor profile. Add it to your homemade burgers, pasta, or pizza for that extra special touch. 

Arby’s is renowned for its beef piled onto a bun, and everyone knows that horseradish and beef pair well together. Instead of buying those extra tubs to take home for your next sandwich, you can make your own at home. All you need is white vinegar, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and horseradish.

If you’re looking for a luscious sauce for sandwiches and finger foods, then you must try Arby’s Bronco Berry Sauce. It’s a delightful, spicy, sweet jelly that pairs well with pork and chicken. All you need to make this at home is ketchup, seedless red raspberry preserves, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper.

So, the next time you’re looking for a toothsome sauce, forget Chick-fil-A sauce, Americans go crazy for these 16 condiments. You might also like to try Papa John’s Garlic Sauce Recipe.