Creamy Garlic Ranch
This Crispy Garlic Ranch is a creamy, tangy homemade dip loaded with golden fried onion and garlic, fresh dill, lime and black pepper. The combination of cool, creamy ranch flavours and crispy savoury pieces makes it perfect for serving with potato chips as an easy appetizer, party dip or snack.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Yogurt
- 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Finely diced medium onion
- 4–5 Thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp Finely chopped fresh dill
- 1–2 tsp Lime juice (to taste)
- ¼ tsp Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bag of potato chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Finely dice the onion and thinly slice the garlic so they cook quickly and evenly. Keeping the pieces relatively uniform will help prevent some from burning while others are still soft.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry together, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on the garlic towards the end because it can go from golden to burnt quite quickly.
- Remove the fried onion and garlic from the pan and allow them to cool slightly. Drain away any excess oil so it does not make the finished ranch dip greasy.
- Add the yogurt and mayonnaise to a mixing bowl and stir together until completely smooth and creamy.
- Stir the cooled fried onion and garlic into the creamy mixture. You can also reserve a small amount to sprinkle over the top before serving for extra crunch.
- Mix in the finely chopped fresh dill, lime juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Start with a smaller amount of lime juice, taste, then add more if you prefer a tangier dip.
- Stir until everything is evenly combined. You can serve the dip immediately, or refrigerate it for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavours to blend. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy with crispy potato chips.