The Best Wingstop Ranch Recipe (Copycat)

The Best Wingstop Ranch Recipe (Copycat)

This Wingstop ranch recipe is a creamy and delicious blend loaded with mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, herbs, and some spices. This easy copycat recipe takes less than 5 minutes and tastes exactly like the one you get at a Wingstop restaurant. 

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Wingstop is an aviation-themed restaurant, based in the United States. They specialize in fried chicken wings. But their ranch has set a benchmark among the restaurant-served ranch dressings.

The Wingstop ranch is widely considered to be the best ranch. It is extremely popular amongst the masses.

While you can buy ranch dressing right from Wingstop, it can get pretty expensive! So here is our homemade ranch dressing. It tastes like the exact recipe Wingstop uses.

Our copycat Wingstop ranch dressing recipe is super easy to make. Plus, it is vegan-friendly. The best part is that it is made from simple ingredients already present in your pantry/refrigerator.

This recipe is a lifesaver (as well as a money saver) when you have to feed a crowd! It is hands down, one of the most irresistible salad dressings/ dips and is extremely versatile. It is our go-to dip for buffalo wings, fresh veggies, and even chips.

Serve this ranch with Winsgtop’s Louisiana rub chicken wings and a side of Cajun Fried Corn for an authentic Wingstop taste experience right at your home.

Why I Love this Recipe

• This homemade ranch dressing is made of simple ingredients that are kitchen staples or can be found at any grocery store.
• This is the best recipe and tastes exactly like the real Wingstop ranch and can be made at a fraction of its cost.
• Budget-friendly to prepare it at home than to buy it often.
• Quick & easy recipe.
• Versatile dressing that can be used as a dip, sauce, marinade, or salad dressing.

What is Ranch?

The ranch is a type of dipping sauce or dressing commonly used on salads or as a dip. It’s a combination of buttermilk, mayo, sour cream, and spices like onion powder, garlic powder, and herbs like dill, and parsley.

The sour cream and mayonnaise serve as emulsifiers, and the herbs such as parsley and dill add flavor.

The Wingstop ranch essentially consists of two elements. The first is the creamy but slightly tart base, which is a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. This gives the dressing a rich and smooth texture.

The second element consists of a combination of dill, parsley, onion powder, and garlic powder. It brings in the perfect balance of spices.

Mix in some lemon juice, salt and pepper, and you have the perfect fresh ranch. Add to your favorite salads or dip your chicken wings and french fries!

Main Ingredients and Alternatives

Check below for ingredients used as well as suggested alternatives for vegan versions of the recipe.

Mayonnaise: Use good quality mayo as it is one of the key ingredients of this recipe. It brings in the desired thickness and creaminess to the ranch.

I used vegan mayo* in this recipe. You can of course use regular mayo if you aren’t looking for an eggless or vegan option!

Sour Cream: This is another essential ingredient. It gives a hint of tanginess and a velvety texture to the ranch. You can use vegan-friendly and low-calorie options as well. You can even use Greek Yogurt in its place.

Buttermilk: Buttermilk thins out the mayonnaise and sour cream and gives the required runny texture to the ranch. It also adds a bit of tanginess.

You can buy it in stores or make it easily at home. Simply add 1-2 tsp of lemon juice or vinegar to a ¼ cup of whole milk. Mix and allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before using.

For a vegan version, use almond milk or soy milk. Add 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar to 1/4th cup of almond milk. You can also make it using buttermilk powder*.

Dill: You can use fresh or dried dill*. It adds an earthy taste and is one of the key herbs needed to make this copycat Wingstop ranch recipe.

Parsley: Using fresh or dried parsley*. It gives freshness to the recipe and it complements the flavor of dill.

Onion and garlic powder: Do not use minced garlic/onion since it would overpower all the other flavors. Use onion powder* and garlic powder* to get the desired flavors instead. Plus, with powder, your ranch will stay nice and smooth without any chunks.

Salt and black pepper:  These are optional. I did not add it to my ranch but it can be added in if needed, as per your liking. You can even add cayenne pepper to it if you are feeling adventurous.

Wingstop Ranch Recipe

1. Make Buttermilk

Mix in lemon juice to milk and keep it aside for 10-15 min or till it curdles and forms buttermilk

2. Blend in Ingredients

Add vegan mayonnaise* to a bowl., followed by the buttermilk and sour cream. Stir them together, till they are well combined and smooth.

3. Dry Seasoning and Spices

Next add in dill* and parsley*. Then add onion* and garlic powder*.

Mix well using a hand mixer* or spatula. Taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.

4. Refrigerate

Refrigerate for couple of hours or until it’s time to serve to bring all the flavors together.

Wingstop Ranch Recipe Tips

• Add extra mayonnaise, if you want to thicken the ranch.
• Add more buttermilk if you want a thinner consistency.
• I would recommend letting the dip sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 2h before eating. The flavors will start to come together making it even tastier.
• After the dressing sits in the fridge for a few days, the buttermilk may cause the liquid to rise to the top. Give it a good stir before serving.
• Making this for a party or game days? You can easily double or even triple the recipe to accommodate a large group of people.
• If you are planning on using ranch packets instead of dried herbs, I highly recommend using hidden valley ranch packets for this homemade ranch recipe

How to Thicken Wingstop Ranch

If your ranch dressing is too runny, refrigerate it for a longer time.

You can also thicken it by adding more vegan mayonnaise or vegan sour cream. I would suggest adding one spoon at a time till you get the right consistency.

Other alternatives like cornstarch or xanthan gum can also be used to thicken the ranch dressing.

On the other hand, if the dressing is too thick, just stir whole buttermilk in before serving to get that thin dressing back.

Storing Wingstop Ranch

This easy Wingstop ranch copycat recipe is made up of dairy products such as mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. So it needs to be stored in a well-sealed. airtight container and refrigerated when not used.

A batch of ranch dressing will easily last for about a week in the refrigerator. Use fresh ingredients to prolong the shelf life.

Also, ensure that the dressing doesn’t sit out for too long since it can get spoilt due to the heat.

I would not recommend freezing it because mayonnaise does not do well in the freezer. If frozen, the consistency and the creamy texture of the ranch may change.

Please note that as it sits in the refrigerator, the dressing will thicken. Add more buttermilk to loosen it up. Also, give it a good stir to redistribute any liquid before serving.

Wingstop Ranch Make Ahead Options

The Wingstop ranch can be made a few days before needed and refrigerated until its time to serve!

Wingstop Ranch Serving Guide

The Wingstop ranch is extremely versatile and can be served in several ways.

Use it as a dip with your buffalo wild wings. You can also use it as a side to dip your veggies such as carrots, celery and broccoli, chips, and onion rings.

I like to drizzle this ranch over my salad. The Wingstop ranch is one of the most irresistible salad dressings I have ever had!

You can even add your creamy casserole or on top of your chili, nachos or quesadillas! Ranch dressing can also be used as a creamy white pizza sauce and can be used to mellow out the hot buffalo sauce*.

The ranch goes on everything and is truly a universal dressing/dip.

Variations

• For a vegan recipe, use vegan mayo, vegan sour cream, and make buttermilk by mixing lemon juice with plant-based milk.
• You can use packets of hidden valley ranch seasoning instead of homemade ranch seasoning. I like to start with one and a half ranch seasoning packets from the hidden valley brand. Then add more if necessary. Sometimes two full packets of dry hidden valley ranch mix can get a little much.
• Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dry seasonings to make a spicy restaurant ranch dressing.
• If you enjoy the flavor of dill, garlic, or any other herb in a ranch dressing, feel free to add more of it. Taste to adjust.
• Give a southwestern twist to your ranch by adding a sprinkle of chili or taco seasoning to the ranch

Commonly Asked Questions

Can you make Ranch dressing without mayo?

Even though mayo is a primary ingredient of this homemade recipe, you can still make ranch without it. Greek yogurt is a good substitute for mayo for the following recipe. Sour cream and buttermilk will bring creaminess and tanginess to the recipe.

Can you buy bottles of Wingstop Ranch?

You can buy bottles of Wingstop ranch. But it still may not taste exactly the same as what you get when you go to their restaurant. This is because bottled ranch dressing (the kind you buy at the grocery store) is made using vegetable oil instead of mayonnaise since vegetable oil is more shelf-stable. So if you are looking for a ranch that tastes exactly the same as in the restaurant, this easy Wingstop ranch recipe is the way to go.

Is Wingstop ranch Keto-friendly?

The homemade Wingstop ranch can be customized to be keto-friendly. Accommodate low-carb, vegan-friendly mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk. You can use plant-based milk as well instead of buttermilk and mix in some lemon juice/ white vinegar in your ranch. Make sure that you avoid brands that have added sugar.

Does ranch dressing contain eggs?

In general, ranch dressings contain eggs. This is because ranch contains mayonnaise, which is made of eggs. But for this recipe, I have used vegan mayonnaise. So, this copycat Wingstop ranch dip recipe does not contain eggs!

LOOKING FOR MORE DIPS/SAUCES?

Here are some of my favorite ones, that I am sure you would love –

• Subway Chipotle Sauce
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