Popeyes Buttermilk Ranch — Copycat Recipe
Description
This Popeyes Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipe is creamy, tangy, and packed with classic ranch flavor. Make this easy copycat sauce at home in just a few minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat mayonnaise, Duke's or Hellmann's
- ½ cup buttermilk, shake well before measuring
- ¼ cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of sugar, optional, balances the tang
Instructions
- Whisk the base. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream until smooth and lump-free.
- Add the herbs and spices. Stir in the chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar. Whisk until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust. Add more salt or pepper if needed. Thin with extra buttermilk or thicken with another spoonful of mayo to reach your preferred consistency.
- Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour — overnight is even better. This is when the magic happens.
- Serve. Give it a quick stir and enjoy with chicken tenders, fries, salads, or veggies.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Notes
💡 TIPS & STORAGE
- No buttermilk? Mix ½ cup whole milk with 1½ tsp white vinegar or lemon juice. Rest 5 minutes.
- For dipping sauce: use less buttermilk. For pourable dressing: add buttermilk 1 tbsp at a time.
- Storage: Airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week. Use a clean spoon — never double-dip.
- Don't freeze. Mayo-based dressings turn grainy when thawed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 342mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 147IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.1mg