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Peppery Chicken Finger Sauce

Peppery Chicken Finger Sauce

A creamy, peppery dipping sauce made with ranch, ketchup, and three kinds of heat. It comes together in one bowl and gets better after a short chill.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 7 servings
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • airtight container

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup creamy ranch dressing well stirred
  • 6 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp white pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Combine. Stir the ranch and ketchup together in a medium bowl.
  • Season. Add the onion powder, both peppers, cayenne, and vinegar.
  • Whisk. Mix for 1 minute until evenly colored with no clumps of spice.
  • Adjust. Taste and add more cayenne or vinegar if needed.
  • Chill. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes, then stir before serving.

Notes

Substitutions: Use a Greek yogurt ranch for a lighter dip, or leave out the cayenne for a milder sauce.
Tips: Grind the black pepper fresh and taste again after chilling. One serving is 2 tablespoons.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Do not freeze.
Keyword Chicken Sauce, Dipping Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Pepper Sauce, peppery chicken finger sauce, Zesty Sauce