Popeyes Blackened Ranch – EXACT COPYCAT (VIDEO)
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The best item at Popeyes is their Blackened Ranch dipping sauce – it’s zesty, with a slight kick that gives a depth of flavor to every bite! Make it at home with my copycat recipe!
Watch the Popeyes Blackened Ranch Recipe Video!
A Note from CJ
Make homemade Popeyes Blackened Ranch!
I love homemade sauces – that’s why I have so many recipes for them! My favorites are my Chinese Chili Oil (or Chili Crisp), Dumpling Dipping Sauce, and Tonkatsu Sauce, and my most popular recipes are Raising Cane’s Sauce, Chick-Fil-A Sauce, Homemade BBQ Sauce, and Spicy Mayo, Ranch or Wingstop Ranch!
Great seasoning and tastes exactly like Popeyes Blackened Ranch! Loved it!
Ingredient Tips
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!
- buttermilk – use store bought buttermilk or make it at home by adding 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar or fresh lemon juice to 1 cup of whole milk.
- mayonnaise – I recommend using Best Foods / Hellman’s mayo.
- smoked paprika – if you want to kick up the heat, you can use hot paprika.
- cayenne pepper – you can halve this if you are sensitive to heat.
- mustard powder – Mustard powder is ground mustard seed and very potent! Regular yellow mustard cannot be used as a substitute for this.
- msg – the official ingredient list for Popeyes Blackened Ranch includes msg but if you want to omit it, you can!
How To Make Popeyes Blackened Ranch
Add Ingredients and Mix – In a small bowl, add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, mustard powder, and msg. Mix together until fully combined. That’s it!
Key Tip
CJ’s Storage Tips
- Store the Popeyes Blackened Ranch in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Make sure the container is sanitized beforehand and well-sealed to prevent any spoiling.
- Avoid dipping directly into the jar and only use clean utensils – any crumbs or bacteria from food or used utensils will make it go bad faster.
- Don’t leave the Blackened Ranch out – put it back in the refrigerator after opening or using, as the mayo or buttermilk can lead to it going bad if left out!
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Popeyes Blackened Ranch – COPYCAT
Ingredients
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon msg, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, mustard powder, and msg. Mix together until fully combined.
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Video
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make it at home by adding 1 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar or fresh lemon juice to 1 cup of whole milk.
- I recommend using Best Foods / Hellman’s mayo (vs. my usual go-to Japanese Kewpie mayo, which I find to be too sweet and rich for this.)
- If you want to kick up the heat, you can use hot paprika instead. If you are sensitive to heat, halve the cayenne pepper.
- Mustard powder is ground mustard seed and very potent! Regular yellow mustard cannot be used as a substitute for this. (Yellow mustard has other ingredients like vinegar and salt, which will throw off the ratio of flavors and texture in this.)
- The official ingredient list for Popeyes Blackened Ranch includes msg but if you want to omit it, you can!
- Once mixed together, let the Blackened Ranch sit for at least 10 minutes so the flavors meld. It’ll get better as it sits in the fridge.
- Store the Blackened Ranch in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Make sure the container is well sealed to prevent spoilage.
- Avoid dipping directly into the jar and only use clean utensils – any bacteria from food or used utensils will make it go bad faster.
- Don’t leave the Blackened Ranch out – put it back in the refrigerator after opening or using, as the mayo or buttermilk can lead to your Blackened Ranch going bad if left out.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This Popeye’s Blackened Ranch recipe was originally published in July 2025, and updated in January 2026.
Thanks for this recipe I know this is perfect and I will make it soon.
Great seasoning and tastes exactly like Popeyes Blackened Ranch! Loved it!
Thank you for posting this recipe! I LOVE Blackened Ranch at Popeye’s, it’s my go-to choice! I look forward to making it and really appreciate this and other recipes you post.
Thanks Erika!