Popeyes Blackened Ranch - COPYCAT

Popeyes blackened ranch with chicken fingers being dipped in it.

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Popeyes Blackened Ranch - COPYCAT

The best part of eating at Popeyes is their Blackened Ranch dipping sauce! This is my perfect copycat Popeyes Blackened Ranch recipe that has all the flavor and seasonings of the original version so you can make it at home! This recipe makes about 1 1/4 cup

Prep Time5

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Chris Joe

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.

Notes

Ingredient Tips

- You can 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! (1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice + 1 cup of whole milk = 1 cup of whole buttermilk)

- 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.

- You can halve the cayenne pepper if you are sensitive to heat.

- 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!

Storage Tips

- 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.

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