A fast food burger or chicken sandwich is practically always delicious, but if we’re being honest, our fast food order is only as good as the sauce that comes with it. McDonald’s Big Mac is beloved for the tangy, creamy, slightly sweet Big Mac Sauce that comes atop the multi-bunned, double-patty burger. Wendy’s fans caused an uproar when the chain discontinued the Sweet and Sour Sauce—so much that the chain brought it back for dipping chicken nuggets and tenders. And Chick-fil-A is as synonymous with its Chick-fil-A Sauce as it is with fried chicken.
KFC has always been known for its wide variety of dipping sauces, from the Comeback Sauce to classic Honey BBQ. It even has a separate restaurant concept, known as Saucy, that offers even more ways to dunk and drizzle its Jalapeño Pesto Ranch, Sweet Teriyaki, and more.
A few months ago, KFC announced plans to release 20 new sauces at restaurants nationwide, and now, the chain is debuting its first new sauce—and it’s one you’ll want to add to everything.
KFC’s Saucy has multiple varieties of ranch, including Saucy Ranch, Chimichurri Ranch, Smokey Bacon Ranch, and the fan-favorite Jalapeño Pesto Ranch, but the actual chain only sells its Classic Ranch nationwide. Now, KFC is leaning into the ranch fandom with an all-new Hot Ranch.
KFC Debuts New Hot Ranch Big Cup
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KFC’s new Hot Ranch is a creamy, tangy blend of garlic-and-herb ranch combined with a mild chili pepper heat. But maybe the best part for ranch fans is that the Hot Ranch comes in KFC’s new “Big Cup” format.
Instead of the small dipping cups that you can sometimes feel yourself rationing out as you get to the bottom of your popcorn chicken or potato wedges, the Big Cup is twice the size of KFC’s typical dip cup. So, you’ll have plenty to drizzle over sandwiches and dunk your chicken wings into—the cup is even wide enough that you could dip your fried chicken in it.
KFC’s new Hot Ranch Big Cup is available on menus now—but I tried it early. Here are my thoughts on the chain’s new spicy ranch.
My Honest Review of KFC’s Hot Ranch
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I tried KFC’s new Hot Ranch along with its Double Crispy Hot Wings and Potato Wedges. When paired with the spicy wings, the heat of the ranch is pretty amplified. You’re still getting the tangy, garlicky ranch flavors, but with a buildable heat thanks to the chili peppers in the ranch and the spicy marinade of the Extra Crispy wings.
However, when paired with the Potato Wedges, the Hot Ranch’s heat is much milder—about a three or four out of 10 on a hotness scale. Without the extra spice diluting its flavor, you can taste the garlic and herb ranch with just a touch of peppery kick. Plus, you still get the creamy, cooling sensation of regular ranch.
No matter what you dip in it, KFC’s new Hot Ranch is easily a must-try for ranch dressing fans everywhere—but I’m still waiting with bated breath for the new Creole Honey Mustard and Kentucky BBQ to hit menus.
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