Hot Honey Ranch Crispy Chicken Tenders Sauce (Print)
Creamy tangy sauce with sweet heat, ideal for crispy chicken tenders and various dishes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Add hot honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated and uniform in texture.
03 - Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning or heat level as desired. Add additional hot honey or hot sauce for more spice.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop fully before serving.
05 - Serve as a dipping sauce for crispy chicken tenders, or drizzle over fried chicken sandwiches, wraps, and roasted vegetables.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey cuts through the rich creaminess in the most unexpected way
- It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- The heat level is totally customizable so everyone gets exactly what they want
02 -
- The sauce really does need that chilling time to reach its full potential so do not rush this step
- Hot honey brands vary wildly in heat level so start with less if you are unsure about your tolerance
03 -
- If you only have regular honey just add your favorite hot sauce until you hit your desired heat level
- A tiny pinch of cayenne pepper can boost the heat without changing the overall flavor profile