Description
This Hot Honey Ranch Sauce is a bold and creamy blend of classic ranch dressing and spicy-sweet hot honey. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, and marinading, this easy-to-make sauce takes everyday meals to the next level. Enjoy it with chicken wings, fries, veggies, or as a zesty salad dressing!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for extra tang)
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika or cayenne (optional, for extra heat)
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and hot honey until smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- If desired, stir in smoked paprika or cayenne for extra spice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a dip, drizzle, or marinade. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier version, substitute mayo-based ranch with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust hot honey to taste for more or less heat.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Condiments
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 2 tbsp
- Calories: ~90
- Sugar: ~5g
- Sodium: Varies based on ranch used
- Fat: ~7g
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: ~1g
- Cholesterol: ~5mg