A dipping sauce can make or break a meal and Bojangles’ House-Made Ranch is one of the most-ordered add-ons on the menu for a reason. It’s a creamy, herby sauce built specifically to balance out fried and crispy foods, from chicken tenders to biscuits to fries. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s in it, how it tastes, what it costs, and most importantly accurate nutrition and allergen information so you can make an informed choice.
One thing worth knowing up front: Bojangles actually lists two separate “ranch” products on its official nutrition guide a dipping sauce (2 oz, served with chicken and sides) and a salad dressing (1.5 oz, served with salads). A lot of menu sites mix these two up and quote the wrong numbers. This article covers the dipping sauce the one people order alongside chicken, fries, and biscuits.
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Price & Availability
Bojangles House-Made Ranch dipping sauce is available all day, every day the restaurant is open no time restrictions.
| Item | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|
| House-Made Ranch | 1 cup | $0.50 |
| House-Made Ranch | 3-pack add-on | $1.25 |
| Included in combo | With Supremes® or Bo-Bites™ | Free |
Prices vary slightly by location check with your local store or the app for exact pricing.
Ranch comes free with the Bo-Bites™ combo, so it’s worth checking what else that combo includes before ordering extra sauce separately.
What’s in the Bojangles House-Made Ranch
The base is buttermilk and mayonnaise, blended with garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Bojangles’ own seasoning blend. It’s made fresh in-store rather than shipped in as a packaged sauce, which is part of why it tastes noticeably fresher than a typical fast-food ranch.
Flavor & Texture
Flavor: Creamy with a light buttermilk tang, balanced by garlic, onion, and parsley for a fresh, herby finish. It’s mild not spicy or sharp which is why it works so well against Bojangles’ seasoned, crispy menu items.
Texture: Thick enough to coat chicken tenders and fries without turning watery or dripping off, but still light enough not to feel heavy. (If you want more heat with that same creamy base, Bojangles also sells a Jalapeño Ranch version.
Customization Options
| Option | Choice | Extra Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Add extra pack | +1 or +3 packs | $0.50 |
| Combine with other sauce | Mix with Honey Mustard or Buffalo | Free |
| Swap in combo | Replace any included dip | Free |
| Sandwich add-on | Use ranch instead of mayo | Free |
Best Pairings
| Menu Item | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Chicken Supremes® | Cool, creamy contrast to the crispy coating |
| Bo’s Chicken Sandwich | Balances the spicy crunch |
| Cajun Filet Biscuit | Herb flavor tempers the Cajun heat |
| Bo-Tato Rounds® | Adds a savory, herby lift |
| 8pc Chicken Meal | Great for sharing and dipping |
The Cajun Filet Biscuit brings enough heat that the ranch’s herb notes genuinely balance it rather than just cooling it down.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 oz (one dipping cup), per Bojangles’ official nutrition guide
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 270 |
| Calories from Fat | 250 |
| Total Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
For comparison, the Housemade Ranch salad dressing (1.5 oz, served with salads rather than as a dip) runs lighter at 200 calories, 20g fat, and 280mg sodium — a different product with a different nutrition profile.
Allergen Information
Per Bojangles’ official nutrition guide, House-Made Ranch dipping sauce contains egg and milk. It is not marked as containing fish, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, or sesame.
Bojangles’ own guide notes that menu items may still encounter allergens including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame during preparation, and the company can’t guarantee any item is completely free of them due to shared kitchen equipment. If you have a food allergy, treat that as the final word over any third-party site, including this one check with your local location directly if you need certainty.
Bojangles House-Made Ranch Ingredients
- Buttermilk
- Mayonnais
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Bojangles’ signature seasoning
- Parsley
- Dill
- Salt
- Black pepper
Is Bojangles House-Made Ranch Gluten-Free?
The ingredients list doesn’t include any gluten-containing items. However, because it’s prepared in a kitchen that also handles breaded, floured items, cross-contact is possible. If you’re avoiding gluten for a medical reason (not just preference), confirm directly with the location rather than relying on the ingredient list alone.
Is Bojangles House-Made Ranch Healthy?
It’s made with real ingredients rather than a shelf-stable packaged sauce, which is a plus but at 270 calories and 28g of fat per 2 oz cup, it’s one of the more calorie-dense dipping sauces on the menu (roughly on par with Honey Mustard, and heavier than Creamy Buffalo or BBQ). It’s fine in moderation, especially paired with lighter menu items, but it’s not something to think of as a “diet” condiment.
More Bojangles Sauces
If you’re comparing dips, here’s how House-Made Ranch stacks up against other Bojangles sauces per 2 oz serving, per the official nutrition guide:
| Sauce | Calories | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Sauce | 100 | 0 g | 450 mg |
| Peach Honey Pepper Sauce | 110 | 0 g | 480 mg |
| Creamy Buffalo Sauce | 170 | 18 g | 0 mg |
| Jalapeño Ranch Sauce | 220 | 23 g | 0 mg |
| Honey Mustard Sauce | 280 | 25 g | 410 mg |
| House-Made Ranch | 270 | 28 g | 450 mg |
This gives you a full picture of where House-Made Ranch sits on the heat-and-richness spectrum it’s on the heavier, milder end, alongside Honey Mustard, while Jalapeño Ranch delivers similar creaminess with more kick.
FAQ
Most Asked Is Bojangles House-Made Ranch spicy?
No. It's mild, creamy, and herby rather than spicy.
Does Bojangles actually make their own ranch?
Yes it's prepared fresh in-store rather than being a pre-packaged sauce, using buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a house blend of herbs and spices.
Is Bojangles House-Made Ranch vegetarian?
Yes, based on its ingredient list — it contains no meat. (It does contain egg and milk, so it is not vegan.)
Is Bojangles House-Made Ranch available all day?
Yes, anytime the restaurant is open
How many calories are in one Bojangles House-Made Ranch?
270 calories per 2 oz serving, per Bojangles' official nutrition guide. This is separate from the lighter 200-calorie salad dressing version served with salads.
Nutrition and allergen data sourced directly from Bojangles’ official nutrition guide (published February 2025), available for download at. This is independent, informational content and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bojangles OpCo, LLC. Nutrition information can change with recipe updates always check Bojangles’ current official guide before making dietary or allergy-related decisions, especially at franchised locations, which the company notes may differ from company-owned store data.