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    Home » Blog » Sauces, Marinades, and Butters

    Buffalo Ranch Sauce

    Published: Feb 7, 2022 · Modified: Feb 7, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Buffalo ranch sauce combines the flavors of buffalo wing sauce with creamy ranch dressing. An easy-to-make homemade sauce with vibrant spicy flavors and creamy texture you can use as a dip or sauce on sandwiches.

    Buffalo ranch sauce in a white bowl with chicken tender pieces.

    This ranch buffalo sauce combines my two favorite things! Spicy flavors and creamy texture! It all starts with a made from scratch ranch sauce and then it’s spiced up with hot sauce to give it that zing!

    Buffalo Ranch Wing Sauce

    Dip your favorite chicken wings in buffalo ranch wing sauce, the perfect marriage of creamy ranch and buffalo sauce. But its also perfect paired with these quick and easy chicken tenders or spread some on a steak sandwich to give it some pop!

    If you like to keep the fridge stocked with spicy and delicious sauces to use for adding flavor to dishes and meals, you might also like this Wasabi Aioli or Chipotle Lime Dip.

    Ingredients

    Buffalo ranch wing sauce is made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. Pick them up on a quick trip to the store and make a batch in minutes.

    • mayo
    • buttermilk
    • fresh chives
    • fresh cilantro
    • fresh dill
    • white vinegar
    • fresh garlic
    • salt
    • cayenne pepper
    • hot sauce

    See the recipe card further down on the page for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

    How to Make Buffalo Ranch Sauce

    This easy sauce recipe mixes up in one step and then needs a short chill in the refrigerator before serving.

    Step 1: Mix Up the Ingredients

    In a medium-sized bowl add buttermilk and mayo along with the remaining ingredients.

    Use a whisk to blend ingredients together until smooth.

    Step 2: Refrigerate

    Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

    Hint: A whisk is my favorite kitchen tool for making sauces. It’s the quickest and easiest way to get out any lumps that may be in the sauce leaving it smooth and creamy.

    Fingers holding a chicken nugget dipped into buffalo ranch sauce.

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this Buffalo Ranch Wing Sauce.

    • Mayonnaise – Swap it out with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
    • Fresh herbs – I prefer using fresh herbs to make this sauce but you can use dried instead though the flavor is a little different. Use ⅓ less of the dried herbs than the fresh.
    • White vinegar – White vinegar has a sharp, bright flavor but you can swap it out with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar as well.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this buffalo ranch wing sauce recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Spicy BBQ – Change it up and use your favorite barbeque sauce for one half the amount of buffalo sauce.
    • Smoky – Use chipoltle chili powder or smoked paprika in place of the cayenne pepper to add a little bit of smokiness to the sauce.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this copycat Burger King Buffalo Sauce.

    Equipment

    You don’t need much of anything special to make this easy sauce recipe. Here’s all it takes:

    • Medium bowl
    • Whisk
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Jar or storage container

    Storage

    Store this sauce in the fridge in an airtight container or jar for up to 7 days.

    Tips

    You won’t need too much help to make this quick and easy sauce, but here are a few tips to use for excellent results.

    • Use a whisk to mix together for the creamiest texture.
    • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
    • Adjust the cayenne pepper to add more or less spice to the creamy ranch buffalo sauce.
    Overhead view of buffalo ranch sauce served up on a white plate.

    More Delicious Sauce Recipes

    Do you like making your own homemade sauces? Here are some recipes you may also like to try:

    • Healthy Honey Mustard Dip
    • Creamy Dill Dip
    • Creamy Herb Dip

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about making Buffalo Ranch Sauce? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions I receive about this recipe.

    How do you eat with Buffalo Ranch Sauce?

    A moderately thick-thin creamy sauce that works as a dressing, dip, or spread. Use it to top your favorite burger or sandwich, as a dip for chicken wings or chicken tenders, a topping for tacos, or over a salad.

    What’s the best hot sauce to use to make buffalo ranch sauce?

    To make this sauce I recommend using Tabasco or Lousiana Hot Sauce which are a blend of chilies, water and spices. You can also use buffalo sauce which is a hot sauce that has butter whisked into it. One of my favorite brands is Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Sauce.

    How can I make a thicker creamy ranch buffalo sauce?

    For a thicker sauce, replace the buttermilk with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt.

    Buffalo Ranch Sauce

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Buffalo ranch sauce in a white bowl with chicken tender pieces.

    Buffalo Ranch Sauce

    This creamy ranch sauce is loaded with chives, dill, and all of our favorite ranch ingredients along with a kick of heat from hot sauce and cayenne pepper.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Chill time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Sauce
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 135 kcal

    Equipment

    • medium bowl
    • whisk
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Jar or storage container

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup mayo
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 tablespoon fresh chives heaping, minced or 1 ½ teaspoons dried
    • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro heaping, minced or 1 ½ teaspoons dried
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill minced or 1 teaspoon dried
    • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ¼ cup hot sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Ingredients to make buffalo ranch sauce on the table.
    • In a medium-sized bowl add buttermilk and mayo.
      Mayonnaise and buttermilk are mixed together.
    • Add remaining ingredients.
      Other ingredients are adde do the bowl to make buffalo ranch sauce.
    • Using a whisk, blend ingredients until smooth
      A bowl of buffalo ranch sauce in a bowl with a whisk.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
      Buffalo ranch wing sauce in a white bowl on the table.
    • To allow the flavors to meld.
      A spoon lifting out some of the buffalo ranch sauce from the bowl.
    • Then serve it up.
      Buffalo ranch sauce on the plate with chicken nuggets and celery sticks.
    • As a dip or sauce.
    • Enjoy every bite.
      Fingers holding a chicken nugget dipped into buffalo ranch sauce.

    Notes

    Makes about 1 ½ cups.  Serving size is 2 tablespoons.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 358mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword buffalo ranch sauce, buffalo ranch wing sauce
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