Description
Hot Honey Ranch is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy ranch dressing infused with the sweet heat of hot honey. Perfect as a dip for wings, fries, or fresh veggies, or drizzled over salads, this easy no-cook recipe blends mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk with flavorful spices and herbs for a deliciously versatile condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing Base
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Fresh Herbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Combine the creamy base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add sweet and tangy ingredients: Stir in the hot honey and apple cider vinegar until fully incorporated, creating the signature sweet heat and slight tanginess of the dressing.
- Mix in spices: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the ranch.
- Incorporate fresh herbs (optional): Fold in the chopped chives and fresh dill for added brightness and herbaceous notes that complement the heat and creaminess.
- Adjust seasoning and chill: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning or hot honey according to your preferred spice level. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully before serving.
Notes
- This hot honey ranch makes an excellent dip for chicken wings, french fries, and assorted fresh vegetables.
- It also works wonderfully as a flavorful salad dressing, adding a spicy-sweet twist.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the level of heat to suit your taste.
- If buttermilk is unavailable, substitute with regular milk mixed with 1 teaspoon lemon juice for a similar tangy effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
