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popeyes blackened ranch recipe

Blackened Ranch Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp buttermilk

Method
 

  1. Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream to the spice blend and stir for about 1 minute until no white streaks remain, then add the white vinegar and buttermilk and stir for another 30 seconds.
  3. Taste and adjust salt or cayenne, then spoon into a serving bowl, swirl the top with a spoon, and dust lightly with smoked paprika before serving.

Notes

The sauce is ready to use right away, but it improves noticeably after 15 to 30 minutes in the fridge as the dried spices hydrate. If you're making it for a group, it doubles cleanly without any adjustment to technique. Store leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 7 days.