Hot Honey Ranch Dipping Sauce (Printable Version)
Bold creamy sauce mixing ranch tang with hot honey sweetness, ideal for crispy chicken and more.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream
03 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
→ Flavorings
04 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
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
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until completely smooth and blended.
02 - Pour in hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until fully incorporated and creamy.
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 to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
05 - Serve chilled as a dipping sauce for crispy chicken tenders, or drizzle over fried chicken sandwiches and roasted vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms basic takeout into something that feels like you put real thought into it
- The sweet heat plays so beautifully with creamy cool, people will ask what makes it different
02 -
- The sauce needs that chilling time to transform from tasty to absolutely incredible
- Room temperature sauce will feel thinner than chilled, so don 't panic if it looks loose at first
03 -
- Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing for the smoothest result
- Whisk vigorously for a full minute to ensure all the spices are fully incorporated