Sauces add so much flavor to meals. Wendy’s knows this and has carefully prepared a set of sauces for customers who want nothing but boring meals.
Just like with every other sauce, Wendy’s sauces are made for dipping, dunking, drizzling, and dousing. They pair perfectly well with the chicken nuggets and sandwiches the restaurant offers. At Wendy’s, the choice is yours to make.
Let me help you decide which Wendy’s sauce is perfect for your meal. Follow me through this article as I talk about each Wendy’s sauce.
About Wendy’s
Wendy’s is one of the world’s largest hamburger chains. It is a fast-food restaurant that also specializes in chicken nuggets and frozen desserts.
In addition to these, Wendy’s menu includes fries, desserts, chicken sandwiches, frappes, smoothies, and milkshakes.
The inception of Wendy’s started in 1969 after one of Dave Thomas’ visits to Kewpee Hamburgers in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He got bad to Ohio and began making square hamburgers.
Wendy’s has grown over the years and its headquarters is currently in Dublin, Ohio. The restaurant serves the United States and other countries with over 6,500 locations. But a majority of these locations belong to independent franchisees.
What sauces are available at Wendy’s?
Wendy’s has dipping sauces and not-so-secret special sauces asides from ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise which are available anywhere.
1. BBQ sauce
The BBQ sauce is a blend of barbecue, a smoky flavor, and a sweet & spicy taste. BBQ sauces are timeless classics that no one is ready to let go of.
Whether you are using it as a dip, drizzling it over fries, or dousing it over something, BBQ sauce will never go wrong. This flavorful sweet and spicy sauce has Wendy’s customers coming back again and again.
2. Honey Mustard
The best way to describe this delicious honey and mustard blend from Wendy’s is sweet, tangy, and smoky. The Honey Mustard sauce has a similar flavor to the BBQ sauce but it packs more tanginess.
The tangy and sweet taste balances the taste and flavor of the sauce. You should drizzle it over sandwiches or burgers but you can also use it as a dip for chicken nuggets, potatoes, and fries.
3. Ghost Pepper Ranch
Ghost Pepper Ranch is spicy and is fast replacing the Creamy Sriracha sauce. This sauce is very hot and is for those who are sure they can stand the kick of heat.
If you’re one of these people, enjoy this sauce with the Bacon Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheese Baked Potato, or the Breakfast Baconator.
4. Hot Honey sauce
Wendy’s Hot Honey sauce is a sweet and spicy blend of honey and habanero peppers. This spicy sauce is best enjoyed with the savory items on Wendy’s meal menu.
If you’re going for this sauce, I’ll recommend you get it with the delicious Chicken Nuggets, Breakfast Sausage Sandwich, or a Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
In addition, the Hot Honey sauce is a milder alternative for those who cannot withstand the heat of the Ghost Pepper Ranch sauce.
5. Sweet & Sour
As the name implies, Wendy’s take on Sweet & Sour is an Asian-inspired blend of tangy and sweet (almost fruity).
What should you have with the Sweet & Sour sauce? The Plain Baked Potato, Spicy Chicken Nuggets, and French Fries. If you’ve never eaten your apples with a dip, make this your first trial. You’ll be glad you did.
6. Buttermilk Ranch
Buttermilk Ranch is a rich, creamy sauce that is best for dipping. But you can also drizzle it over Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Biscuit for a hearty meal.
This rich and creamy sauce balances the saltiness of the fries. Moreover, it is a less sweet alternative to BBQ sauce.
7. Creamy Sriracha
Wendy’s Creamy Sriracha is phasing out but if you find it at any Wendy’s store, it is a great sauce too. Just like the Ghost Pepper Ranch which is fast replacing it, it is a flavorful and spicy sauce.
This sauce is a mix of chiles, garlic, mayo, and other spices. The Sriracha flavor makes it an excellent dip for the Asiago Ranch Chicken Club, sandwiches, and French Fries.
8. Ranch sauce
Wendy’s Ranch sauce is one of the not-so-secret sauces. It is creamy and made from pure buttermilk, herbs, and spices. This rich sauce makes any of Wendy’s burgers and sandwiches exciting.
9. Cheddar Cheese sauce
Here’s another Wendy’s not-so-secret sauce. The Cheddar Cheese sauce is a perfect description of melted, gooey cheddar cheese. Enjoy this cheesy sauce with fries and potatoes.
Cheddar Cheese sauce makes any burger very cheesy. If this sounds good in your ears, why not go for it?
10. Smoky Honey Mustard
Smoky Honey Mustard is the third of the not-so-secret special sauces at Wendy’s. It is a sweet and tangy blend of honey, mustard, and hickory smoke.
What should you do with this sauce? Drizzle it over a sandwich.
Are Wendy’s sauces healthy?
Yes, they are. Of all of Wendy’s sauces, the Ghost Pepper Ranch is the sauce with the highest number of calories, 100 calories per serving. And this amount of calories a day is nothing close to the recommended daily calorie allowance.
If you take the sauces in moderation, you should not experience any adverse effects. Wendy’s prepares all sauces in-house and they do not contain chemicals or any processed ingredients. So, you’re in good hands.
Are Wendy’s sauces available in stores?
No, they are not. Wendy’s makes its sauces with a signature recipe you cannot find anywhere else but with the culinary team.
However, individuals have created copycat recipes to help people recreate any of their favorite sauces at home.
Which is Wendy’s most popular sauce?
Wendy’s BBQ sauce tops the list of sauces. This sauce hardly goes wrong with this blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy.
What are the best sauces at Wendy’s?
Wendy’s best sauces are BBQ, Buttermilk Ranch, and Honey Mustard are currently the best on the list.
FAQs
Who makes Wendy’s sauces?
Wendy’s sauces are made by the culinary team.
Are Wendy’s sauces the same across all locations?
Yes, they are. All Wendy’s locations serve the same collection of sauces. If a particular sauce is not available at your local Wendy’s, it means it’s available at that moment or they are out of supply.
Which Wendy’s sauce is phasing out?
The Creamy Sriracha is phasing out and Wendy’s is fast replacing it with the Ghost Pepper Ranch sauce.
It is not certain that you’ll find the Creamy Sriracha sauce at any Wendy’s location as the replacement is happening fast.
Conclusion
When next you’re at Wendy’s, I’m sure you will know what sauce to ask for. Get the spicy chicken nuggets or the delicious chicken sandwich and dip it in the Creamy Sriracha sauce if you love spicy meals.
If you’d rather not have it hot, go for the Buttermilk Ranch. Make sure you personalize your meals at Wendy’s with your choice of sauce.
Not all sauces from a restaurant are prepared equally. Restaurants that serve sauces do not make their sauces equally either.
Thanks for reading.
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