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Easy Hot Honey Ranch Dressing

A bold and creamy condiment blending the herbal notes of ranch with the sweet heat of honey and garlic chili oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 Tbsp
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 240 ml sour cream
  • 30 ml honey
  • 30 ml garlic chili oil
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • Red pepper flakes to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Airtight container

Method
 

  1. Combine room-temperature sour cream, honey, chili oil, and ranch seasoning in a bowl.
  2. Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill.
  3. Add red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
  4. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  5. Transfer to an airtight jar and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Stir once more before serving.

Video

Notes

  • Heat Sensitivity: Garlic chili oils can vary drastically in heat. Always taste your oil solo before adding it to the bowl to ensure you don't over-spice the batch.
  • Consistency Hack: If you want a thin, pourable dressing for salads, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of buttermilk or heavy cream. For a thick dip (perfect for wings), keep it as-is.
  • The "Melding" Rule: Do not skip the 30-minute chill time! This allows the honey to emulsify with the fat and the dried herbs in the ranch mix to fully "bloom."
  • Dill Substitution: If using dried dill instead of fresh, use only 2 teaspoons. Dried herbs are much more concentrated than fresh.
     
  • Storage: Keep in a glass jar for up to 7 days. Give it a vigorous stir before each use as the chili oil may settle at the top.