Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Try this Homemade Ranch Seasoning and you’ll never buy a packet of ranch seasoning again! It’s made with simple pantry staples like dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, and onion powder, and delivers that classic ranch flavor without any additives, preservatives, or fillers. It’s fresh, savory, and incredibly versatile—perfect for everything from chicken and pork to roasted vegetables, dips, and dressings!
I love using the ingredients in my pantry to create my own spice blends. This way I can customize them to suit my tastes and control the sodium as well.
This Homemade Ranch Seasoning is my new favorite! It’s a quick spice blend made with dried herbs and spices like parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. It’s commonly used as a substitute for store-bought ranch seasoning packets and can be used to season meats, vegetables, dips, and dressings.
This version keeps things simple and clean while still delivering bold, classic ranch flavor. It’s easy to customize, stores well, and works as a go-to seasoning for everyday cooking.
In this post, you’ll learn how to make ranch seasoning at home, how to use it, and simple ways to adapt it for different recipes.
All of the ingredients in this recipe are pantry staples, and you’ll find them featured in my guide to the 10 most common herbs and spices to help you stock your kitchen with versatile, everyday seasonings.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s made with real food ingredients. There are no additives, preservatives or fillers!
- A perfect substitute for ranch seasoning packets.
- It includes just 4 ingredients besides salt and pepper, and is ready in 5 minutes.
- Adds flavor to proteins, vegetables, dips, and dressings.
- Great for meal prep and batch cooking.
Recipe ingredients
- Dried parsley. Adds a fresh, mild herb flavor that balances the stronger spices and gives the blend its classic ranch base.
- Dried dill. Provides that signature ranch-style tangy, herby flavor. A little goes a long way, which is why it’s slightly reduced here for balance.
- Onion powder. Adds savory depth and a subtle sweetness that rounds out the blend.
- Garlic powder. Brings bold, aromatic flavor and pairs perfectly with the herbs for that classic ranch taste.
- Salt. Enhances all of the flavors. Adjust to taste depending on how you plan to use the seasoning.
- Pepper. Adds a mild kick and balances the flavors of the garlic and onion.
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make ranch seasoning
Pro tip: For a finer texture, pulse the seasoning in a spice grinder, small food processor, or crush it with a mortar and pestle until it reaches your desired consistency. This helps it blend more smoothly into dips and dressings.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Place the dried parsley, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir well to combine.
- Transfer to an air tight container or spice jar and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Tips for success
- Use fresh dried herbs and spices for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container away from heat and light.
- Adjust salt depending on how you plan to use it. You can always add more later.
- For a finer texture, pulse briefly in a spice grinder (optional).
What does ranch seasoning taste like?
This seasoning has a savory, herby flavor with a subtle tang from the dill and a rich, aromatic base from garlic and onion powder.
It’s well-balanced, fresh-tasting, and more vibrant than store-bought ranch seasoning mixes.
Recipe FAQs
Dried herbs are best for seasoning blends because they’re shelf-stable. Fresh herbs will introduce moisture and shorten shelf life.
Use about 2–3 tablespoons of this blend to replace one store-bought packet. My recommendation is to start with 2 tablespoons, then add more ranch seasoning as necessary.
Yes, this homemade ranch seasoning is naturally gluten-free, and dairy-free as well.
Serving suggestions
This ranch seasoning recipe is incredibly versatile. Below are some of my favorite ways to use it:
- It’s incredible with my sheet pan chicken thighs or air fryer chicken breast.
- Makes a flavorful addition to my baked pork chops or grilled pork tenderloin.
- It’s great on air fryer roasted vegetables or crispy smashed potatoes.
- Mix it into Greek yogurt ranch dressing or your favorite dip.
- Sprinkle it over cottage cheese or avocado toast.
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Homemade Ranch Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl and stir together until combined. See note 1 below if you'd like a finer texture.2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1 tablespoon dried dill, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Transfer to an air tight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Pro tip: For a finer texture, pulse the seasoning in a spice grinder, small food processor, or crush it with a mortar and pestle until it reaches your desired consistency. This helps it blend more smoothly into dips and dressings.
- Use 1–2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of meat, or adjust to taste for vegetables, dips, and dressings.
- This recipe yields about 6 tablespoons, which is equal to roughly 2–3 store-bought ranch seasoning packets.
- Adjust the salt depending on how you plan to use the seasoning, especially if seasoning proteins that are already salted.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. For best flavor, use within 3–4 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
