Popeyes Blackened Ranch Recipe (Best Copycat Sauce!)
This creamy, spicy, and rich Popeyes blackened ranch recipe is the perfect easy party dip and slider spread for game day or burger night. Turn simple pantry staples into the best copycat dressing out there!
Ingredients
The Fluid Dressing Base
- ¾ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons distilled white vinegar
The Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
The Secret Flavor Boosters & Fresh Herbs
- 1 Tablespoon fresh chives finely minced
- ½ teaspoon granulated white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon MSG
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, measure and combine ¾ cup Mayonnaise, ½ cup Buttermilk, and 2 Tablespoon Distilled white vinegar using a wire whisk until the liquid dressing base is completely smooth and uniform.
- Carefully measure and add your dry seasoning blend directly into the bowl, including 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon mustard powder.
- Whisk the entire mixture vigorously for about 1 minute until all of the dry spices are fully incorporated into the creamy base and no stubborn pockets of dry seasoning remain.
- Gently fold in the secret flavor boosters consisting of 1 Tablespoon Fresh chives (finely minced), ½ teaspoon Granulated white sugar, and ¼ teaspoon MSG using a silicone spatula until they are evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl tightly with a piece of plastic wrap, or transfer the mixture into an airtight mason jar, and place it inside the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.