Hot Honey Ranch Dipping Sauce (Printable View)
Creamy, tangy sauce blending ranch with sweet hot honey for dipping or drizzling over favorite dishes.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
04 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Add hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully combined and no lumps remain.
03 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning or heat level as desired, adding more hot honey or hot sauce for additional spice.
04 - Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
05 - Serve as a dipping sauce for crispy chicken tenders, or drizzle over fried chicken sandwiches and roasted vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet heat hits first, then ranch comfort follows, creating this addictive back and forth that keeps you reaching for just one more dip
- Takes literally five minutes to throw together, but tastes like something from a restaurant that takes itself very seriously
02 -
- The sauce thickens as it chills, so make it slightly thinner than your ideal consistency when you first mix it
- Hot honey brands vary wildly in heat level, so start with less if you are unsure about your spice tolerance
03 -
- Whisk vigorously for at least thirty seconds to incorporate some air and make the sauce feel lighter
- Letting it rest overnight transforms it from good to absolutely exceptional