The Ultimate Ranking Of All The Nugget Sauces At McDonald's

The ranch sauce at McDonald's has a thin consistency that results in its flavors getting lost amid the crispy peaks and valleys of a McNugget.

On top of that, the flavors don't really hit the way they should. The sauce leans into the sour buttermilk notes, and the aromatics get lost in the overt acidity.

Available at certain locations across the country, McDonald's hot mustard sticks to the herby, horseradish-adjacent end of the mustard flavor spectrum.

However, most diners typically visit McDonald's for something safe, and scorching the olfactory receptors with intense mustard flavors doesn't fit that bill most of the time.

McDonald's spicy buffalo sauce takes its cue from the smoky, spicy flavors of buffalo wings. It has a creamy texture and a balanced flavor profile.

The classic vinegary notes are there, but you also get plenty of cayenne pepper and garlic. It's a nice variation from the sweeter sauces on the McDonald's condiment menu.