The Best Wingstop Ranch (Copycat Recipe) (2024)

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The Best Wingstop Ranch salad dressing is super flavorful and tastes better than anything store-bought! It’s our go-to dip for buffalo chicken wings, veggies, chips and pizza alike. This easy copycat ranch recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make at home and is just like the one you would get at a Wingstop restaurant.

Ingredients &Substitutes

• Mayonnaise: It’s a key ingredient in keeping your ranch both thick and creamy. We recommend using the classic kind, or vegan mayonnaise for a dairy-free recipe.
• Sour Cream: You can use regular sour cream, or substitute in a low calorie or vegan option.
• Buttermilk: Buttermilk is simply fermented milk, and while that itself doesn’t sound too appealing, it’s an important element in both ranch’s creaminess and tanginess. You can buy it at the store or make it yourself by adding acid to regular milk and giving it time to curdle. Add a ½ tablespoon of either lemon juice or white vinegar to a ½ cup of milk, then stir and let it sit for about 5 minutes. For a dairy-free option, it’s best to use soy milk as not all nut milk will thicken with the addition of acid.
• Dried Dill: Dill is the star herb in this recipe. Its freshness is one of the main elements you taste in ranch dressing.
• Dried Parsley: This recipe doesn’t require much parsley, but it’s still an important herb to complement the dill.
• Garlic Powder: It’s best to use garlic powder in this recipe instead of minced garlic. The ranch doesn’t have a strong garlic taste, but rather uses it to complement the other flavors. Plus, with powder, your ranch will stay nice and smooth without any chunks.
• Salt & Pepper: Mayonnaise already has pretty high salt content, but you may want to add a pinch of salt and/or pepper to your taste.
• Lemon Juice: While the bottled kind will work in a pinch, this recipe is best with fresh lemon juice.

How to MakeWingstop Ranch from Scratch?

1. Whisk together mayo, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.

2. In a small bowl, add dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.

3. Combine the mayo mixture with the seasoning.

4. Add in the lemon juice. Mix well. Serve and enjoy!

Tips: How to Thicken WingstopRanch?

If you notice that your ranch is too thin, simply add moremayonnaise or sour cream until it reaches your desired consistency.

How Many CaloriesDoes Wingstop Ranch Have?

For this homemade Wingstop Ranch recipe, there are about 24 calories per tablespoon. This amount is based on the recipe as is, and will fluctuate if you use dairy alternatives or any low-fat substitutes.

How to Store HomemadeWingstop Ranch?

Your homemade ranch will need to be kept in the fridgebecause of all the dairy elements. Store it in an airtight container and itwill keep for about a week.

How Long Does thisCopycat Wingstop Ranch Dressing Last?

Unlike store-bought ranch, which can stay in the fridge for months, this homemade Wingstop Ranch will only last for a week. Luckily, it will probably be eaten up long before then.

Is MayonnaiseNecessary for this Ranch Dressing?

Any classic ranch dressing contains mayonnaise, but thatdoesn’t mean you can’t still make it without. To cut out the mayo in thisrecipe, swap it out with more sour cream for a ratio of 2 parts sour cream to 1part buttermilk.

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Ways to Use WingstopRanch

Use it as a dip with your wings, veggies, pizza or anything else you can think of. It also makes an easy salad dressing that will have the kids actually wanting to eat their leafy greens. You can even sub it anywhere you might use sour cream, like with quesadillas or on chili.

What is the BestStore-bought Ranch?

Nearly every dip or salad dressing brand has its take on the ranch, but few will ever come close to the original. Hidden Valley was founded on a dude ranch in the 1950s, when cowboy Steven Hudson perfected his salad dressing and found his friends couldn’t get enough of it. To this day, the creators of the popular dressing still do it best, which is why it’s easy to find at most grocery stores.

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I hope you like this recipe. If you try it, please comment below and let me know how your Wingstop Ranch turns out!