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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 are the ingredients in the ranch at WingStop? ›

WingStop makes its own special blend of ranch dressing using mayonnaise, buttermilk, and ranch seasoning.

What brand is WingStop ranch? ›

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.

Why is the ranch from WingStop so good? ›

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.

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.

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.

What is the ranch dressing that restaurants use? ›

I work in a restaurant and the ranch we serve is hidden valley ranch. Although, you can buy it in the bottle or you can buy the package and make it yourself, the two taste a lot different. We actually make it fresh with the package (it's so much better that way) and you can do that at home.

Is WingStop owned by Troy Aikman? ›

In 2015, he made a pretty significant chunk of change when he cashed out his ownership stake in chicken wing chain WingStop. Now, though, he's getting ready to debut a massive new dining destination of his own at Arlington's rapidly-growing Texas Live development.

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.

What is the free ranch code at WingStop? ›

And, to make celebrating even more delectable, guests can get a free side of ranch with the code “FREERANCH” on Wingstop.com and the app. The look and smell of the soap replicates the beloved dip available in Wingstop restaurants everywhere.

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 is restaurant ranch so creamy? ›

When considering why meals taste so much better in restaurants than when prepared at home, the answer is usually lots of butter. However, when it comes to ranch dressing, there's another creamy ingredient that steals the show — buttermilk.

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'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 ...

Who makes the original ranch dressing? ›

Steven Henson, the Nebraska native who created ranch dressing, invented the now-ubiquitous condiment after moving to Anchorage in 1949 and taking a job as a plumbing contractor in the Alaskan bush, according to a biography of Henson published in the Santa Barbara Independent.

What is ranch dressing made of? ›

Ranch dressing is a savory, creamy American salad dressing usually made from buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, mustard, herbs (commonly chives, parsley and dill), and spices (commonly pepper, paprika and ground mustard seed) mixed into a sauce based on mayonnaise or another oil emulsion.

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.

How to get free ranch from Wingstop? ›

And, to make celebrating even more delectable, guests can get a free side of ranch with the code “FREERANCH” on Wingstop.com and the app.

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