Hot Honey Ranch is a creamy blend of sour cream, honey, garlic chili oil, ranch seasoning, fresh dill, and red pepper flakes for a sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce. It’s a deliciously versatile sauce that can be used as a dip, dressing, or for any foods that need a burst of added flavor! I also have a Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette that you may want to try!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Sour Cream: The base of the sauce is sour cream, which gives it a tangy flavor.
Honey: Honey is a natural sweetener that contributes to the overall flavor of the sauce.
Garlic Chili Oil: If you have not tried my garlic chili oil, do it! It is so good and adds a spicy, garlicky kick to this sauce.
Ranch Seasoning Mix: For the most flavor, make homemade dry ranch seasoning mix. Or, you could use a store-bought packet of the mix.
Dill: Freshly chopped dill is best, but you could use dried dill. If using dried, you will need about 2 teaspoons, or about a third of the amount of fresh.
Red Pepper Flakes: Red pepper flakes, or crushed red pepper, add a little more heat to each taste of the sauce. You can adjust the level of spiciness by leaving them out (for less of a kick) or adding more for more heat.
Is Hot Honey Ranch Spicy?
There is a slight kick to the taste of this hot honey ranch, especially at the end. However, it was not too overpowering to overtake the other flavors in the sauce. If you do not like spice, leave out the red pepper flakes. Then, add the amount you prefer to reach your desired spice level.
How To Use Hot Honey Ranch
Whether used as a dip, dressing or simply adding more flavor, you will find lots of delicious ways to use hot honey ranch. And, it can be served warm (heated up in the microwave) or cold. Here are some tasty ways to use the sauce:
- Serve with chicken wings.
- Dip in some air fryer french fries or roasted potato wedges!
- Set some aside for chicken tenders or baked popcorn chicken. (image below)
- It is delicious with crispy onion rings or mozzarella sticks!
- Add it as a dip for your vegetable tray. (I love it with carrots and celery.)
- Drizzle hot honey ranch over dishes like salads, wraps, tacos, nachos, pizza, and sandwiches for added flavor.
Crispy chicken nuggets coated in Hot Honey Ranch.
How To Store Hot Honey Ranch
Store hot honey ranch in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for up to a week or so. If you want to serve it warm, heat up a little in a microwave-safe bowl.
Hot Honey Ranch
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115 g) sour cream, room temperature
- ⅓ cup (113 g) honey
- 2 tablespoons garlic chili oil
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- To a medium bowl, add sour cream, honey, garlic chili oil, ranch seasoning, dill, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Serve cold or warm.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
I was shocked at how much I loved this! The sweet and spicy combo was right up my alley, and the ranch flavor added a nice tanginess to the mix. I know what my next wing sauce is going to be!
Elizabeth
I love the slight kick at the end of this sauce! I tried it with french fries, which was delicious. I can't wait to try it drizzled over my pizza or with vegetables.
Annabelle
This sauce is super interesting! It has a slight heat, with more of a slow burn and a delicious tang! I can imagine that this would make a great addition to a veggie spread!
Bella
I tried the sauce coated on chicken multiple times and also dipped some fries in it. As a sauce, I don't think these flavors work for me. I mainly got a taste of sweetness from the honey, and a pop of dill flavor. Honey-based recipes are typically hit and miss for me anyway!
Selena
This was a fun and surprising dip! I wasn't sure how these flavors would all mesh together! But the end result is a flavor explosion. I really like it!
Rachael
I was actually surprised at how much I liked this! This combo is so different, I wasn't sure what I was going to think of it. But I kept going back for more! Give it a shot if you are a sauce person and like sweet spice.
I love this recipe I am going to try it