Homemade Ranch Seasoning

This Homemade Ranch Seasoning Recipe is incredibly easy to make using a handful of simple pantry ingredients. Use it to make ranch dressing, dip, or in any recipe that calls for a packet of dry ranch seasoning.

I love making my own seasoning mixes. Like my homemade Italian seasoning and taco seasoning recipes, this homemade ranch seasoning mix gives you complete control over the ingredients used—say goodbye to artificial preservatives, flavors, and msg!

It’s easily customizable, allowing you to increase or decrease the amount of certain flavors with simple swaps and additions. 

The buttermilk powder in this ranch seasoning instantly transforms the mixture into a dressing or dip with just a few extra add-ins. Use this ranch mix to flavor main meals, make creamy ranch dressing to pair with appetizers, or drizzle over wraps, salads, and pizza.

Key Ingredients

Find the printable recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.

• Dry buttermilk powder: This is simply dehydrated buttermilk turned into fine powder. It can be found in the baking aisle or powdered milk section of grocery stores, or you can buy it online. 
• Onion powder: This adds extra onion flavor to any meal. 
• Dried parsley and dried dill: These herbs are essential to any homemade ranch seasoning mixture. 
• Garlic powder: Garlic is a key ingredient in many seasoning blends. Feel free to experiment with the amount and adjust it to suit your personal preference. 
• Salt: Add more to taste. I recommend adding more only once you’ve made the ranch seasoning mix, as you can always add more salt, but you can’t take it away. 
• Ground black pepper: Fresh ground black pepper is essential for the ranch seasoning mix, but you can use any black pepper.

How to Make Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix

Carefully whisk all the ingredients together in a medium jar or bowl. Use as needed and store the rest.

Storage Tips

Keep this ranch seasoning mix in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Transfer it to an airtight container. Although it will last for up to 6 months, I recommend that you use it within 4 months for freshness and quality. 

How to Use Homemade Ranch Mix

Make homemade ranch dressing by adding mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and white vinegar to this homemade ranch seasoning mix. The dressing can be used in salads and pasta salads or as a dip for veggies, chicken tenders, and chicken wings.

If you love a little heat, try this sriracha ranch dressing recipe which includes ranch seasoning mix as a key ingredient. You can also make tasty party dips, like buffalo chicken dip, with ranch seasoning mix.

You can use it to season chicken breasts or thighs for super-flavorful baked chicken. You can even sprinkle it over warm popped popcorn for a delicious snack.