Fry Sauce
This is a Utah-born condiment consisting of equal parts ketchup and mayonnaise (with other ingredients like pickle juice sometimes thrown in). It sounds like Mayochup to us!
Brown Gravy (and Cheese Curds)
Canadians have mastered the art of poutine, which is essentially a heap of fries topped with brown gravy and cheese curds. The combination may seem random, but it totally works!
Mayonnaise
Some argue that the perfect pairing to a helping of French fries is good old-fashioned mayonnaise. It’s certainly as widely available as ketchup and is notably the go-to condiment for fries in the Netherlands.
Cheese Sauce
Whether you dip them or douse them, cheese fries are an undeniably decadent treat. There’s almost as much to be said for good ol’ processed cheese as for something more elegant like, say, gruyere fondue. Cheddar works, too! No judgment here.
Steak Sauce
No need to open more than one bottle when you’re eating your meat—it only makes sense to eat thick-cut steak fries with earthy, umami-rich steak sauce. You might just find yourself reaching for the sauce even with no steak in sight.
Barbecue Sauce
If your salty fries need a little more sweet (and spicy)—reach for barbecue sauce. Fortunately, it’s almost always on hand at places that serve fries. This may be one of the best French fry dips hiding in plain sight.
Try out these dips with this French fry charcuterie board.
Mustard
Mustard’s always been there at the table, relegated usually to the hot dogs and burgers. But you might be surprised by how delicious French fries are when dipped in mustard—especially the spicy kind. This versatile condiment takes a backseat to ketchup no more.
Hot Sauce
While you can dull the zing of hot sauce by combining it with mayonnaise, the bold opt to dip their fries right into the fiery red liquid. It gives those fried potatoes just the right amount of punch.
By the way—we made the ultimate guide to hot sauces and how to use them.