Hot Honey Ranch Dip (Printable)

Creamy, tangy ranch spiked with hot honey, herbs, and smoked paprika — ready in 10 minutes for wings or veggies.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy & Base

01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - ½ cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon buttermilk (optional, for thinning)

→ Flavorings & Seasonings

04 - 2 tablespoons hot honey
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
09 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
12 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until completely smooth and free of lumps.
02 - Add the hot honey, chives, parsley, garlic powder, dried dill, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Fold and stir until all seasonings are evenly distributed and the mixture is creamy throughout.
03 - Taste the dip and adjust salt, pepper, or hot honey as desired. For a thinner consistency, stir in additional buttermilk one teaspoon at a time.
04 - Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the herbs and spices to fully develop.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl and serve chilled alongside fresh vegetables, chicken wings, fries, or tortilla chips.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet heat from hot honey clings to the herbs in a way that regular ranch can never pull off.
  • It comes together in one bowl with zero cooking, which means you can make it while your guests are literally walking through the door.
02 -
  • The dip thickens considerably as it chills, so if it seems too thin right after mixing, trust the refrigerator to fix that.
  • Homemade hot honey is easy but store bought works perfectly, just taste it first because heat levels vary wildly between brands.
03 -
  • Let the dip sit at room temperature for about ten minutes before serving so the chill softens and the flavors open up.
  • If you want more heat without more sweetness, add cayenne or a few drops of hot sauce in addition to the hot honey rather than doubling it.

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