Creamy, zesty homemade sauce with bold southwest spices. Perfect for wings, salads, wraps, and dipping.
# Components:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup mayonnaise
02 - ½ cup buttermilk, plus more as needed for thinning
→ Flavorings
03 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon ketchup
→ Seasonings
05 - 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
06 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon paprika
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
09 - ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
10 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and buttermilk until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add the hot sauce and ketchup; whisk again until uniform.
03 - Add the ranch seasoning mix, taco seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully incorporated and the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. For a thinner sauce, add more buttermilk one tablespoon at a time. For a thicker dip, reduce the buttermilk to ¼ cup initially.
05 - Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
06 - Serve as a dip for wings, fries, and vegetables, or drizzle over salads and wraps.
