Easy Hot Honey Ranch Recipe (Irresistible Dressing!)

Salad dressing jar full of hot honey ranch with bowl of salad behind and chili flakes throughout the scene.

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Easy Hot Honey Ranch Recipe (Irresistible Dressing!)

In just five minutes, whip up this irresistible Hot Honey Ranch Recipe, perfect for slathering on sandwiches, dipping fresh veggies, pouring over salads, or dunking chicken wings, pizza, and fries. The classic ranch dressing base of buttermilk, mayonnaise, herbs, and spices, gets an addictive twist with the sweetness of honey and a kick of heat from cayenne and red chili flakes. Plus, we offer the option of using your own spicy honey for an extra punch!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 155kcal

Author: Borrowed Bites

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup buttermilk plus more if needed
4 tablespoon honey if using hot honey see notes below
1 ½ teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.
1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup buttermilk, 4 tablespoon honey, 1 ½ teaspoon dried chives, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon cayenne, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Store in the refrigerator for 7-10 days in an airtight container.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

- Don't leave out the smoked paprika. It adds the perfect depth to the dressing.
- Whisk vigorously if the honey doesn't want incorporate. It will easily combine with a couple firm spins around the bowl.
- Ranch dressing thickens after it sits. Feel free to loosen it by adding one tablespoon of buttermilk at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Notes on substitutions

- If you prefer, use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt.

- Feel free to use fresh herbs in place of dried, but use triple the amount.

- If substituting plain honey with either store bought or a homemade hot honey recipe keep in mind that the levels of spice in each kind will vary depending on the heat level of the chili peppers used. Start by making the recipe without any of the cayenne or chili flakes. Once it is mixed taste and add in more spice to taste.

- Regular milk instead of buttermilk will work, but it will lack a certain tanginess. Also, milk is thinner so use a little less to keep it form being too liquidy.

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