Updated February 16, 2020. This post was originally published on 3/25/19.
One of the best ways to make fish sticks taste even better, is to dip them into a delicious sauce. That’s why we’re sharing the Best Fish Stick Dipping Sauces you can try today! As an added bonus, these sauces also pair well with french fries!
Fish Sticks are one of those go-to foods that I always have in my freezer. My favorite are Gorton’s brand. In fact, they’ve been a favorite of mine since I was a child in the late 80’s and early 90’s!
Back then, my mom would serve our Fish Sticks with mashed potatoes and corn. Little did she know, fish sticks can be used to make some delicious and creative recipes like Fish Sticks Casserole or Cheesy Fish Quesadillas with Salsa and Cilantro Lime Sauce! I love taking a classic or common food and turning it into a fun recipe that makes it even more delicious!
Don’t get me wrong, they’re great by themselves too. I used to love dipping my fish sticks in tartar sauce or ketchup. It did the job back then, but I wish I would have thought to use these other sauces for fish sticks!
Best Fish Stick Sauces
So, what sauces can you serve with fish sticks?
I used to think tartar sauce and ketchup were the only dipping sauces for fish sticks that made sense. But after some experimentation, I discovered that fish sticks pair awesome with several other sauces you’d never think of.
These are our top sauce choices that make this crunchy fish even more addicting! By the way, they are also good with french fries so it is a total win/win!!
- Tartar Sauce
- Ketchup
- BBQ Sauce
- Nacho Cheese
- Cocktail Sauce
- Buffalo Sauce
- Honey Mustard
- Ranch
- Marinara Sauce
- Salsa
Fish Stick Side Dishes
A plate of fish sticks is made better by adding a yummy side dish to the plate. Here are some sides that pair well with fish sticks.
- Stove Top Baked Beans
- French Fries or Crispy Potato Wedges
- Baked potatoes
- Salads – You have to try this Mouthwatering Fish & Chips Salad with Potato Croutons
- Macaroni & cheese
- Potato Salad
- Vegetable Quinoa Pasta Salad
- Rice Pilaf
- Cole Slaw
- Corn
- Fresh Fruit
Stacie says
I love these sauces. We always use tartar sauce, and I think it’s time we switched it up.
Liz Mays says
Yum, these are definitely some good choices when you’re serving up fish sticks. The kids always love these.
Anne marie says
Fish sticks are a favorite here, too! And Gorton’s is a step above the rest in quality.
Brianne says
We love Gorton’s fish sticks too! We’re in the norm: ketchup or tartar sauce. I’d like to try honey mustard or ranch! I have no idea why I never thought to use ranch, because everything’s good with ranch!
keikilani says
This is the kind of recipe post that my kids want me to read! They love fish sticks and the more dipping sauces the better.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
My kids will surely love these! They look delicious!
Jennifer says
I love being able to serve a variety of sauces whenever I serve chicken nuggets or fish sticks. You have definitely given a lot of choices for the kiddos
Ruth I says
We love finger foods but dipping sauce are a must to have. These are the bests to try!
Celebrate Woman Today says
You made the point – It’s the SAUCES that make our meal and contribute to our A-ha and Wow food experience. What a great way to enhance each meal experience!
Rachel says
I have a serious love of fish sticks. It is something we don’t eat that often anymore. I am loyal to ketchup though.
Dawn Nieves says
My. kids LOVE these fish sticks! I always have a. bag or 3 in. the freezer! I love the choice of sauces!
Jeff Richardson says
Even hash browns and brown beans go great with fish sticks!
Ian says
My son is going to fry fish sticks up and try some of the sauces.
Amy says
That sounds delicious! Enjoy!!
Rick says
I’d recommend Trident fish sticks. They sell them at Costco. I think Walmart may carry them also. Their claim to fame is that they are more fish than breading. Most fish sticks are mostly breading. I took your recommendation and tried them with cocktail sauce. That was a great. I was eating them with tarter sauce my whole life.
Amy says
I need to try them! That does sound good!
Jenny says
A very Midwest side, I believe originated from soul food sides would be marinara spaghetti. I like fried fish both with spaghetti with meat sauce or with just marinara sauce. Same flavors as dipping fish sticks in ketchup or marinara but more hearty! So good!