Creative Sauces to Serve with Crispy Chicken Fingers
Crispy chicken fingers with a dipping sauce (or several) is the perfect combination for quick meals, appetizers and more! With their orders of chicken tenders from Freddy’s, guests can enjoy classic condiments like barbecue sauce and ranch, as well as our specialty sauces like Freddy’s Famous Jalapeño Fry Sauce® and Freddy’s Smoky Fry Sauce®. Are you curious about other creative sauces to make and serve with your crispy chicken fingers at home? Keep reading to learn more about sauce pairings and recipe ideas inspired by the crispy chicken sauce selections on the Freddy’s menu!
What types of sauces pair well with crispy chicken fingers?
Many different sauces pair well with crispy chicken fingers. Some sauces might lean toward the sweeter or the spicier side, but others that are tangy or smoky also work well with these bites. The ideal sauce pairing may also be influenced by the seasoning in the crispy chicken coating, as well as other components of the meal. To further enhance your next crispy chicken finger meal, consider experimenting with the wide range of sauces that complement them, including creative variations on some of the most popular dipping sauces.
Beyond the Basics: Barbecue Sauce Combinations to Try
Chicken marinated in barbecue sauce and then grilled is a beloved summertime favorite. However, this sauce is also a desirable accompaniment to crispy chicken fingers during any season. Keep reading for barbecue sauces to try that offer a tasty duo of flavors!
Sweet + Heat: Like many barbecue sauces, ketchup is the foundation of this sauce recipe from The Kitchn, which is intended to be paired with crispy chicken. In this 5 ingredient recipe, it's the remaining ingredients that may further distinguish this barbecue sauce from others.
Tangy + Smoky: If you enjoy a sauce for your crispy chicken fingers that offers both some smoky spiciness and acidic notes, then you may be interested in a homemade barbecue sauce, like this one from Once Upon a Chef. This recipe also includes additional recommendations for tailoring this barbecue sauce to your specific preparations and preferences.
3 Ranch Dressing Variations for Crispy Chicken Fingers
Especially with chicken fingers that are spicy as well as crispy, a creamy ranch is often chosen for dipping. Below, consider a few new ways to enhance this familiar accompaniment!
Use fresh herbs! Amp up the flavor of a homemade ranch dressing by using fresh herbs instead of dried. New to making your own ranch? The Rustic Foodie offers a guide for making this type of dressing.
Opt for avocado. Sour cream and mayonnaise often appear in ranch dressing recipes. However, an avocado can also be used for this kind of creamy dip, as illustrated in this recipe from Eating Bird Food.
Just add buffalo sauce. Sometimes, a great sauce creation is as simple as blending two of your favorite ingredients together. For example, if you generally enjoy your buffalo wings with ranch dressing, try combining some buffalo sauce with your favorite ranch dressing and dipping your crispy chicken fingers in it.
Sauce Ideas to Spice Up Your Crispy Chicken Fingers
A few dashes of hot sauce is one way to add some kick to your crispy chicken fingers. However, you might also consider making a homemade sauce to bring even more layers of flavor as well as heat to your dish. If you like your food spicy, check out some of the recipe ideas below!
Go for the gochujang. In this recipe from a Pinch of Yum, learn more about this condiment and how to use it in a sauce for your crispy chicken fingers.
Have your honey mustard but make it hot. In place of the usual honey for your honey mustard sauce, add a little heat to your sweet with hot honey. You can even make your own hot honey for this purpose and many others, as explained at Gimme Some Oven. If you don’t have a bottle of hot honey on hand or don’t want to make it yourself, just incorporate a little of your favorite hot sauce into your honey mustard.
Bring the fruit and the heat. To create a fresh and spicy sauce for crispy chicken fingers, wings and more, consider combining fruit and fresh peppers! For example, this recipe from Allrecipes features both peach and mango as well as habanero peppers.
The next time you plan to enjoy crispy chicken fingers, you may choose to treat yourself and your fellow diners to creative dips or new twists on classic condiments. When you order chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches or many other menu items at Freddy’s, you’ll also find that sauce selections are just one of the many ways to customize your meal. Don’t forget to download the Freddy’s app on Google Play or the App Store to save your favorite pairings for future orders!