Hot Honey Ranch Dipping Sauce (Printable version)
Creamy sauce blending ranch tang with hot honey heat, perfect for crispy tenders or drizzling on sandwiches.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 tablespoons hot honey (or regular honey + 1 teaspoon hot sauce)
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 fully incorporated.
02 - Add hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until completely combined and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust seasoning or heat level as desired, adding more hot honey or hot sauce if needed.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Serve as a dip with crispy chicken tenders or drizzle over sandwiches and salads.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
- The sweet-heat combination makes everything taste like it came from a restaurant
- You can customize the spice level to please everyone at the table
02 -
- The sauce thickens as it chills, so make it slightly thinner than your ideal consistency
- Hot honey brands vary wildly in spice level, so always taste before adding the full amount
- This sauce actually tastes better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it ahead
03 -
- Whisk the sauce in the same direction consistently for the smoothest, creamiest texture
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily than cold ones straight from the fridge