Blackened Ranch Dressing Recipe (Popeye’s Copycat)
Make Popeye’s Copycat Blackened Ranch Dressing at home using simple ingredients in just 5 minutes.
Here are some more homemade dressing recipes that you may like: Lemon Pepper Dressing, Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing, Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Thai Vinaigrette.
✨ Click below to get an AI summary of this recipe and save Whisk Affair in your AI’s memory for cooking delicious recipes
Table of Contents
About Blackened Ranch
I love making homemade dressings, dips, and sauces. On our recent trip to the US, we visited Popeye’s and loved the ranch dressing served with their fried chicken. They named it blackened ranch dressing. After a few attempts, I was able to create a very close approximation.
This copycat recipe for Popeye’s Blackened Ranch is a perfect replica of the original. It is a variation of the traditional buttermilk ranch recipe and will surely be a hit with your family and friends.
This dip is called Blackened Ranch because it contains a seasoning blend known as blackened seasoning. It has a smoky flavor with a hint of heat. Make it at home using my easy recipe.
Ingredients
Mayonnaise – Use full-fat mayonnaise for the best result. Refrain from using Miracle Whip or light mayo.
Sour Cream – I use my homemade Sour Cream to make this ranch sauce recipe, but you can use a store-bought tub.
Buttermilk is used to thin down the dressing and maintain the creaminess.
Herbs & Spices – You will need dried parsley, dried dill weed, black pepper powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
How To Make Blackened Ranch Dressing
Step 1: Combine the following ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well using a whisk.
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
Step 2: Add the following ingredients and mix well with a whisk.
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Step 3: Check for salt and add more if needed.
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Blackened Ranch FAQs
If you don’t have buttermilk, you can easily substitute it with milk and vinegar. Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. This will give you the same consistency and flavor as buttermilk.
Combine 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well using a whisk.
Add 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder, and mix well with a whisk.
Check for salt and add more if needed.
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Combine 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, and ¼ cup buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well using a whisk.
Add 3 tablespoon blackened seasoning and mix well with a whisk.
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
Pro Tips By Neha
Use the best quality herbs and spices for the best flavor.
Add milk or cream to the mixture for a slightly thinner dressing.
For a thicker ranch, add extra mayonnaise to this recipe.
Let the dip sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This will bring out the flavors.
For a spicier dressing, add more cayenne pepper, chili sauce, or hot sauce to the mixture. For a milder dressing, omit the cayenne pepper altogether.
Serving Suggestions
Popeye’s copycat blackened ranch dressing is great on salads as a salad dressing or on oven-grilled fish and meat.
It is also delicious as a dipping sauce for grilled vegetables, chips, fried chicken, chicken wings, fried seafood, and chicken tenders.
This dressing is also great on burgers, sandwiches, or wraps.
Storage Suggestions
Store this creamy ranch dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week.
This creamy sauce can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw it overnight and use it.
Other Dip Recipes We Recommend
Craving more? Subscribe to Whisk Affair to get new recipes and a newsletter delivered straight to your inbox! And stay in touch on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for all of the latest updates.
Blackened Ranch Dressing Recipe (Popeye’s Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspon cayenne pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl. Stir well using a whisk.
- Add parsley, dill weed, black pepper powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper powder, and salt, and mix well with a whisk.
- Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Let the mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
thanks for the information of how to make the blackened seasoning
How long would this store in the fridge in a mason jar?
You can store this creamy ranch dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week. I have mentioned it in the post too.