Buffalo Ranch Dressing
This buffalo ranch dressing is a ranch salad dressing with a spicy kick. You’ll love it for your next salad. This homemade version is better than store-bought, super easy to make, and packed with flavor!
Homemade salad dressing is easy to make at home. It’s so much better than store-bought, and you’ll know exactly what you’re putting in your body.
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What is Buffalo Ranch?
Buffalo Ranch is a zesty, spicy take on classic ranch dressing, blending the coolness of ranch with the bold heat of buffalo sauce. It’s perfect for dipping, drizzling, or dunking—especially if you love spicy food!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Clean Ingredients: no preservatives, just healthy fats. You can make this recipe dairy-free of clean dairy to make this dressing even creamier.
- Versatile: Use this dressing for dipping, as a salad dressing, or on your favorite wrap, sandwich, or burger.
- Easy: This recipe is easy to make with a whisk or an immersion blender.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This easy homemade buffalo ranch comes together with just a few simple ingredients.
For the dairy-free version:
- Egg yolks*
- Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar* – Brightens the flavor
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
- Buffalo Sauce (Frank’s RedHot) – The star of the show!
- Fresh Garlic or Garlic Powder – Adds bold flavor
- Onion Powder – Enhances the savory taste
- Dried Dill & Chives – Classic ranch herbs
- Salt & Black Pepper – To taste
📝*TIME SAVING NOTE: The egg yolks, lemon juice, and olive oil combine to make the mayonnaise base. If you’re in a rush, you can substitute this with half a cup of mayonnaise.
Add dairy to make this dressing creamier.
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt – Adds tanginess and richness
- Buttermilk – Creates a smooth, pourable consistency
How to Make Buffalo Ranch Dressing
Step 1: Mix the Base
Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and olive oil to a tall, thin cup that will fit your immersion blender. Blend until the texture of a creamy mayonnaise.
- If you’re using mayo, you can skip this first step.
Step 2: Add the Flavor
Stir in buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, chives, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Adjust the Consistency
- For a thicker dip, use less buttermilk.
- For a thinner dressing, add more buttermilk until you reach the desired texture.
Step 4: Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Then, enjoy!
Ways to Use Buffalo Ranch Dressing
🔥 Buffalo Wings Dip – Cool down spicy wings with this creamy dip.
🔥 Buffalo Chicken Wraps – Drizzle over grilled chicken wraps for a spicy kick.
🔥 Salads & Bowls – Perfect for buffalo chicken salad or grain bowls.
🔥 Burger & Sandwich Sauce – Spread on burgers, chicken sandwiches, or sliders.
🔥 French Fries & Veggies – Use as a dipping sauce for fries, carrots, or celery.
Tips for the Best Buffalo Ranch
✅ Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
✅ Adjust the heat – Add more buffalo sauce for extra spice!
✅ Make it healthier – Swap mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
FAQs
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Yes! Use dairy-free mayo, coconut yogurt, and almond milk instead of buttermilk.
Frank’s RedHot is the classic choice, but you can use any favorite hot sauce.
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Buffalo Ranch Recipe
Equipment
- immersion blender (affiliate link)
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil (affiliate link)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon dill
- ¼ teaspoon chives
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (affiliate link)
- 2 to 4 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot
- ¼ cup sour cream, or greek yogurt
- ¼ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Add the egg yolks, lemon juice, and olive oil to a tall container that will fit your immersion blender. Blend until creamy. Optional: substiture ½ cup mayo here.2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ cup olive oil
- Add the reamining ingredients and whisk together.½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon dill, ¼ teaspoon chives, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, 2 to 4 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot
- Add the sour cream and buttermilk (if using). Whisk until combined.¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup buttermilk
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