If you love Popeye’s blackened ranch then you’ll love this homemade copycat version! It goes great with chicken tenders, veggies, or even on a salad.
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I try not to overdo it on the fried chicken but every few months or so we pick up dinner from Popeyes. It’s easy, delicious, and my kids love their chicken tenders.
I’m working on creating some Popeyes copycat recipes and the first one on my list was their blackened ranch. Is being a ranch connoisseur a thing? If so, I’d like to become one! I love their blackened ranch and it is actually super easy to make at home.
Ingredients needed
This copycat recipe is actually pretty easy to make at home. You will need:
- Mayonnaise: Use a regular mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip or light mayo).
- Buttermilk: Shake your buttermilk up a little before adding it for the best results.
- Sour cream: Full fat is best.
- Garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper: The spices for the ranch mix.
- Blackened seasoning: I was able to find blackened seasoning at my local grocery store (H-E-B, here in Texas). If you can’t find it in your local grocery store’s spice isle, you can grab some from Amazon. Also, my blackened seasoning had salt already added so definitely add salt to taste for this recipe.
Tips
- If you want a thicker ranch, add extra mayonnaise to this recipe.
- Do salt to taste since your blackened seasoning may already have salt added.
- Be sure to let the dip sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This will bring out the flavors.
How to store leftovers
Store this ranch in airtight container in your refrigerator (I usually use a mason jar). It will be good for one week after making.
More copycat recipes:
Copycat Popeye’s Blackened Ranch
Equipment
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise full fat, not Miracle Whip or light mayo
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon minced dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon blackened seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, first combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. Stir well.
- Next add in the spices and mix in with a whisk.
- Let the mixture sit in your fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- If you want a thicker ranch, add extra mayonnaise to this recipe.
- Do salt to taste since your blackened seasoning may already have salt added.
- Be sure to let the dip sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This will bring out the flavors.
Leah says
Is there a blackened seasoning brand that you recommend?
Audrey says
I used my local grocery store (H-E-B) brand for this recipe. Emeril Lagasse’s brand has a blackened seasoning that is really good too. 🙂
Kevin says
Just had a question on blackended seasoning you add 1tbsp of it but isnt blackended seasoning composed of almost everything you added before it
Audrey says
The other ingredients make up the ranch part of the seasonings.
Anna says
This tastes exactly like Popeyes blackened ranch and it’s actually somehow slightly better too! Thank you so much for sharing this- my boyfriend and I have been craving this sauce for over a month but we didn’t want to buy a bunch of fast food fried chicken to get more of it haha! Absolutely delicious and thank you again!
Audrey says
Yay, so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
shbw says
made a quick mayo dip for some homemade fried chicken and thought “whoa, reminds me of my fave dipping sauce!”
i will say add caper/pickle juice for twang!
Emily says
I had no idea how easy it was to make this at home! We really enjoyed it on salad, I’m going to try it on roasted veggies next!
Nancy says
I’ve been wondering how to make Popeye’s blackened ranch sauce and this was absolutely perfect. I’m using this on everything now.
Zhen says
Never heard of Popeye’s ranch but this sounds so delish I need to try! And I like how all the ingredients are so accessible!
Nora says
That sounds lovely! I must try your recipe right away!
Stephanie says
Such a delicious dressing – perfect for dipping almost anything! I had never heard of blackened seasoning before but it really makes a difference.
Mary says
Wow, what a delicious ranch dressing! I didn’t even realize Popeye’s made a blackened ranch.
Sam says
I wonder if i could use powdered buttermilk that i keep for baking purposes with a longer shelf life that the liquid stuff. I’ll try and let you know.
Keri says
Love this ranch sauce! It’s just like Popeye’s. Thank you for the recipe.x
Alex says
Love the delicious flavours of this easy to prepare ranch! Perfect with some chicken tenders 🙂