Hot Honey Ranch Dipping Sauce (Printable)
A flavorful blend of tangy ranch and sweet heat, ideal for dipping or drizzling over your 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 Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning or heat level as desired, adding more hot honey or hot sauce for additional spice.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve as a dip with crispy chicken tenders or drizzle over sandwiches and salads.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Comes together in literally five minutes with pantry staples
- The sweet heat hit makes everything taste like restaurant food
- Keeps in the fridge for two weeks, so you can double it without worry
02 -
- The sauce thickens as it chills, so make it slightly thinner than you want the final consistency to be
- Hot honey brands vary wildly in heat level, start with less and add more to taste
- This sauce actually tastes better the next day, so make it ahead if you're planning a party
03 -
- Let the sauce come to room temperature before serving if you've been storing it in the back of the fridge
- Double the recipe and keep the extra in a Mason jar, it disappears faster than you expect