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This Wingstop ranch dressing recipe is the absolutely best! Loaded with buttermilk, sour cream, mayo and herbs. It tastes better than anything you can get at the store. Ready in 5 minutes.

Enjoy Wingstop Louisiana Rub with this easy homemade Wingstop ranch dressing.

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Wingstop Ranch

This copycat Wingstop ranch is one of my favorite sauces. I put it on salads and use it for our Buffalo Chicken Pizza. It is so addictive. Even if you’ve tried and tasted other ranch dressings, I guarantee you are going to love this one and it will become your go-to dip for chicken wings, pizza or veggies.

The best part is, you need simple ingredients you most likely have already on hand and less than 5 minutes to whisk up.

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Wingstop ranch ingredients

  • Mayonnaise: Use a good quality mayonnaise like Hellmann’s or Heinz. To make it dairy-free, use vegan mayo.
  • Buttermilk: Buttermilk is not only an important ingredient in baking, it is one of the key ingredients in this ranch dressing. It adds tanginess and creaminess. If you can’t get it at your local store, make it yourself. Simply add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to a ¼ cup of milk. Mix and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes before using. For a dairy free version, use soy milk.
  • Sour cream: You can usually get it at any store. However, if you can’t, use Greek yogurt. Vegan sour cream is a great substitute to make a vegan and dairy free ranch.
  • Dried herbs: The recipe calls for dried dill and parsley. Dill is another key ingredient in Wingstop ranch. Don’t leave it out! It adds freshness and a grassy flavor to the sauce and makes it so addictive.
  • Onion powder: It adds a savory and sweet flavor.
  • Garlic powder: Don’t use fresh garlic! It won’t work for this recipe, even if you mince it. It will overpower other flavours and you won’t be able to achieve a smooth texture.
  • Lemon juice: It is an optional ingredient. Use it only if needed.
  • Pepper: I love to add ¼ teaspoon pepper and a pinch of salt.
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How to make Wingstop ranch from scratch

  1. Whisk together mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, parsley, black pepper and salt in a medium bowl.
  2. Adjust the seasonings and add lemon juice if needed. Transfer to a jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to before serving. This allows the flavors to combine.
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I highly recommend to use Hellmann’s mayonnaise. It has a unique texture that’s hard to beat. It is super creamy and thick and is perfect for any dressing.

Sometimes I add hidden valley ranch mix and it works also well. Feel free to experiment.

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How to make Wingstop ranch thick

If you find that the Wingstop ranch dressing is too runny, simply add more mayonnaise.

For vegan Wingstop ranch, use ¼ of xantham gum per 1 cup of dressing.

Wingstop ranch calories

The nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator per tablespoon. There are 23 calories. If you use vegan or dairy free ingredients for this recipe, it may vary.

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How long does Wingstop ranch last

If stored properly, this copycat Wingstop ranch dressing will last for 5-7 days because it is a dairy based sauce. Keep it in a clean jar or an airtight container in the fridge.

Ranch dressing without mayo

Even though mayo is the key ingredient in any ranch dressing, you can still make it without it. Greek yogurt is a good substitute for mayo in this recipe. The dressing will be tasty, sour cream and buttermilk will bring creaminess and tanginess.

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How to serve Wingstop ranch

Serve this copycat Wingstop ranch as a dipping sauce for chicken wings, pizza, roasted chicken or veggies. We love it on quesadillas and in salads. It is so versatile. You are going to love it!

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Wingstop Ranch Recipe (Copycat)

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  • Author: chefjar
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
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This Wingstop ranch dressing recipe is the absolutely best! Loaded with buttermilk, sour cream, mayo and herbs. It tastes better than anything you can get at the store.

Ingredients

  • Mayonnaise-½ cup
  • Buttermilk-¼ cup
  • Sour cream-½ cup
  • Onion powder-1 teaspoon
  • Dried parsley-½ teaspoon
  • Garlic powder-1 teaspoon
  • Dried dill-1 teaspoon
  • Freshly ground black pepper-1/ 4 teaspoon
  • Salt-¼ teaspoon
  • Lemon juice- 1 teaspoon, optional

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl whisk together mayo, sour cream, buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, parsley, black pepper and salt.
  • Taste test and add lemon juice if needed.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 3 min
  • Cook Time: 2 min
  • Category: Dips
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 23kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg

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FAQs

What brand of ranch does WingStop use? ›

They use packets of dry Hidden Valley Ranch to flavor their dressing. It is the leading brand of ranch seasoning around, offering a rich, zesty flavor. Our easy-to-make Wingstop ranch dressing recipe uses this dry seasoning mix. However, you can make homemade ranch seasoning mix if you prefer.

Is WingStop ranch regular ranch? ›

ranch mix – While this recipe is delicious with any of them, to taste like WingStop ranch, you can't use just any of the packets of hidden valley ranch seasoning. You'll need to make sure to get Restaurant-Style Hidden Valley Ranch packets to get the closest to the WingStop flavor.

How to make ranch dressing Martha Stewart? ›

Directions. In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Whisk in thyme, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Why does Wingstop ranch taste different? ›

Key Ingredients In Wingstop's Ranch Recipe

The Importance of Fresh Herbs and Spices: The use of fresh dill, garlic, and other herbs imparts a depth of flavor that dried counterparts cannot match. These components are pivotal in achieving the signature Wingstop taste.

Can Muslims eat Wingstop? ›

DOES WINGSTOP USE HALAL MEAT? All our chickens are slaughtered humanely to Islamic principles and are certified Halal by the Halal Monitoring Board. Our halal certification is available upon request in our restaurants.

Does Wingstop ranch have milk in it? ›

MILK. Garlic parmesan, blue cheese dip, honey mustard dip, hot cheddar cheese sauce, ranch dip, and baked rolls contain milk as an ingredient.

Can Wingstop ranch be left out? ›

Is left out ranch dressing okay to eat? No, no, no. Ranch dressing has plenty of ingredients that are an easy breeding ground for foodborne pathogens, and may have some of their own waiting to reproduce. If your dressing has set out for more than 2 hours, toss it.

Why do people dip wings in ranch? ›

Ranch dressing is a buttermilk and mayonnaise-based dip, always smooth and creamy, and are perfect to cool down hot wings or even provide a flavor balance to sweet wings.

What ranch dressing do restaurants use? ›

Most restaurants don't buy pre packaged ranch. They buy hidden valley seasoning and mix it themselves with ingredients they already have.

What thickens homemade ranch? ›

To thicken the dressing you can add a teaspoon of cornstarch. Just be just you whisk it in really well and refrigerate for a few hours before it's ready to serve. The dressing will thicken up as it sits.

What's the difference between creamy ranch and buttermilk ranch? ›

The Classic and Southern are the same, but the creamy ranch has buttermilk powder and some other ingredients like lactose, malic acid, and carrageenan (the latter to hold it together since buttermilk powder thins out in a weird way)... the flavor is much milder than the classic/southern because of the buttermilk powder ...

What brand of ranch dressing do most restaurants use? ›

It's no secret that Hidden Valley Ranch is a staple ingredient in many homemade ranch dressings, but did you know that restaurants also rely on this classic brand? According to several chefs I spoke with, Hidden Valley Ranch provides the perfect balance of tanginess and creaminess that customers love.

What is the ranch that most restaurants use? ›

  • “Hidden Valley is sold across the United States and in more than 30 countries, found in thousands of restaurants, and enjoyed on everything from salads to pizza.
  • Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing Mix is made with a blend of onion, herbs, mustard, salt, garlic, black pepper, chives, paprika, and parsley.

What brand ranch does Hooters use? ›

Naturally Fresh, Inc. is a producer of dressings, sauces, marinades, dips, oils, and vinegar. The company also manufactures dressings, sauces and dips for a number of different restaurants and institutions, including Hooters.

What kind of ranch is Chick Fil A ranch? ›

Garden Herb Ranch Sauce

A creamy buttermilk ranch sauce with savory garlic, onion and herb flavors.

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