Hot Honey Ranch Tenders (Printable Version)

Creamy sauce blending tangy ranch with sweet heat, ideal for crispy chicken and more.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

01 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream

→ Flavorings

03 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
04 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk
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 uniform.
02 - Add hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully combined and creamy throughout.
03 - Taste the sauce and modify seasoning or heat level as desired, adding additional hot honey or hot sauce to reach preferred intensity.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve as a dip for crispy chicken tenders or drizzle over sandwiches and salads.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes literally five minutes and makes you look like you put actual thought into snacks
  • The hot honey cuts through all that rich creaminess in the most perfect way
02 -
  • The sauce thickens up in the fridge so make it slightly thinner than you think you want
  • Hot honey brands vary wildly in heat level so start with less if you're sensitive to spice
03 -
  • Let your ingredients come to room temperature before mixing so everything blends smoothly
  • Use a real whisk not a fork because you want that restaurant quality creamy texture

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