For some they might be a mere afterthought, but we – like many others – happen to believe that the right sauce or dip can take a fast food meal to the next level. From classic dips that match perfectly with crispy, golden French fries to spicy sauces that turn the heat up a notch, here we reveal the greatest fast food condiments of all time.

What's your go-to sauce? Click or scroll through our gallery to discover which dip or condiment we've ranked as the greatest of them all.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each condiment in its place of origin and beyond, and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

Ranked: the greatest fast food condiments ever