8 McDonald's Dipping Sauces Ranked

Tangy BBQ

This is the worst BBQ sauce ever, with a vinegar-heavy, sweet tomato flavor that lacks smokiness. It tastes bad on both nuggets and fries.

Mustard Packet

McDonald's mustard is blunt and bitter with dominant vinegar notes, making it unsuitable for nuggets. It pairs better with fries but isn't a top choice.

Ranch

This ranch dressing tastes cheap, with a sour-forward flavor resembling powdered sour cream and onion. It s better on fries but unpleasant on nuggets.

Ketchup

McDonald's ketchup is similar to Heinz, with a bright and slightly sweet tomato flavor. It complements both fries and nuggets well.

Hot Mustard

Not truly hot, this sauce has a vinegar-forward, sweet garlic flavor. It pairs better with nuggets, enhancing their seasoning, but is less appealing with fries.

Sweet N Sour

This sauce mimics takeout Chinese sweet and sour dishes, with a corn syrup sweetness and fruity notes of apricot and plum. It s best with nuggets.

Spicy Buffalo

Featuring a cayenne pepper flavor with garlic and onion notes, this sauce delivers a lingering sizzle. It s perfect for nuggets, creating a boneless wings experience.

Szechuan Sauce

Dominated by sweet, brown sugar ginger flavors, this limited-time sauce resembles Teriyaki more than authentic Szechuan. It s the best-tasting sauce, despite its lack of heat.