Heat seekers know that the right sauce can make or break a burger. But not every fiery blend needs to leave you sweating. If you love flavor-packed sauces that bring spice without overwhelming burn, here are the newest hot burger sauces to try—each bringing boldness you can handle.
- Hot Honey Sauce – Wendy’s
- Flavor profile: Sweet upfront with a mild chili finish
- Perfect on: Spicy chicken sandwich or cheeseburger
- Heat level: Mild-medium
- Pro tip: Combine with crispy bacon for a sweet-heat crunch
- Ghost Pepper Ranch – Shake Shack
- Flavor profile: Creamy ranch base with subtle ghost pepper heat
- Perfect on: ShackBurger or Hot Chicken Sandwich
- Heat level: Medium
- Best with: Fries or side of cheese sauce to cool it down
- Spicy Queso – Smashburger
- Flavor profile: Velvety cheese with jalapeños and roasted chili
- Perfect on: Double Smash or Spicy Jalapeño Baja
- Heat level: Medium-high
- Upgrade: Ask for it on the side as a fry dip
- Nashville Hot Aioli – BurgerFi
- Flavor profile: Tangy, smoky heat with Southern roots
- Perfect on: Chicken sandwiches or veggie burgers
- Heat level: Medium
- Insider tip: Add pickles for authentic contrast
- Spicy Ketchup – Whataburger
- Flavor profile: Tomato-rich with a peppery kick
- Perfect on: Classic Whataburger or fries
- Heat level: Mild
- Pro move: Mix it with mayo for DIY spicy fry sauce
- Diablo Sauce – Arby’s (Limited Time)
- Flavor profile: Smoky, vinegary, and straight-up fiery
- Perfect on: Arby’s Diablo Dare burger or chicken sandwich
- Heat level: High
- Warning: Keep milkshake on standby
- Spicy Garlic Mayo – Carl’s Jr.
- Flavor profile: Rich garlic flavor with a lingering chili note
- Perfect on: Western Bacon Cheeseburger or any thickburger
- Heat level: Mild-medium
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Final Thoughts
From ghost pepper blends to tangy aiolis, today’s burger sauces are more creative—and craveable—than ever. If you like a little fire but still want to taste your burger, these sauces strike the perfect balance.
