Make the best buffalo ranch sauce in just a few minutes with 5 simple ingredients. The perfect spicy ranch dip for wings, fries, and burgers, and a great dressing when you want to add a bit of a kick to your salad.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- It's quick and done in under 5 minutes
- It's easy to make with a few simple steps
- With store bought ingredients for the perfect mix of ease and taste
- A great sauce for wings, fries, sandwiches and more
- The perfect salad dressing when you're tired of other ranch dressings and need a spicy kick
What You Need to Make It
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Hot sauce: I recommend using Frank's RedHot, Cholula, or Louisiana Hot Sauce.
- Mayonnaise: Store bought is fine, I recommend Hellmann's.
- Garlic powder: Can be swapped for minced garlic for a more intense garlic flavor. Start with 2 cloves, and add more as needed after taste testing.
How to Make It
- Place all ingredients in a bowl
- Mix, taste test, and adjust seasoning if needed
Expert Tips
- Taste test and adjust the taste so it's perfect for you
- Make it more or less spicy by using more or less hot sauce
- Use as a dipping sauce or on top of burgers and to make buffalo chicken ranch sandwiches
Storing, Freezing & Reheating Instructions
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: I don't recommend freezing leftovers.
Make ahead: You can make this sauce up to 2 days ahead of time.
What to Serve It With
- Air Fryer Skirt Steak50 Minutes
- Air Fryer Steak Fries25 Minutes
- Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters20 Minutes
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes20 Minutes
More Spicy Buffalo Recipes
- Homemade Buffalo Sauce5 Minutes
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich30 Minutes
- Buffalo Dipping Sauce2 Minutes
- Buffalo Shrimp10 Minutes
More Quick & Easy Sauces
- 2-minute Gluten Free BBQ Sauce2 Minutes
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing5 Minutes
- 5-Minute Blue Cheese Sauce5 Minutes
- Chipotle Ranch5 Minutes
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Recipe
Buffalo Ranch Sauce
Print RateServings: 6 people
Calories: 147kcal
Cook time: 5 minutes
Resting Time (optional) 15 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic, start with 2 cloves
- 1 pinch fine table salt
- ½ cup mayonnaise store bought is fine, Hellmann's is good
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon hot sauce for example Frank's RedHot, Cholula, or Louisiana Hot Sauce; amount according to taste
Instructions
- Combine garlic powder and salt in a bowl.2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 pinch fine table salt
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Taste test and adjust seasoning if needed, especially adding more hot sauce if you want to make it spicier. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more for a deeper flavor.½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoon hot sauce
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Notes
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: I don't recommend freezing leftovers.
Make ahead: You can make this sauce up to 2 days ahead of time.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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BradV
Great and easy!