IShowSpeed is among those online personalities who seem to stumble into the most random ventures. While he operates as a streamer, his collaborations and event appearances often pop up without warning. The recent KFC collaboration they announced lands a little less unexpectedly, though. In a press release, he noted that fans shouldn’t be shocked to see a KFC partnership come to fruition, given his long-standing loyalty and advocacy for KFC as one of his preferred fast-food spots.
The rollout itself marks an foray into condiments with the unveiling of his Hot Ranch Big Dip. And honestly, with Saucy eateries seeming to take center stage for KFC lately, it’s refreshing to see KFC not only draw attention through this collab but also invest effort into enhancing the sauce lineup at its traditional locations.
Our Official Thoughts
Pros — At the end of the day, this basically boils down to ranch. And ranch, as we know, is delicious. It’s a fan favorite for a reason, and even visitors to the United States for the World Cup grew fond of it to the extent that it became a global sensation, despite its familiarity for most Americans. In the end, it wasn’t surprising to us that the sauce tastes good.
It sits on the higher end of ranch quality as well. It isn’t a super gloopy, mayo-like texture; rather, it presents as a saucy, thinner version of ranch. It’s the kind of ranch you’d expect from a place that makes it fresh. The classic ranch flavors come through clearly, and it achieves the ideal balance of salty, creamy, and tangy for dipping your chicken. Plus, at $1.50 you receive a generous amount of the sauce. It’s larger than any other sauce offered at KFC, which makes the higher price tag feel justified.
Cons — The only area where this ranch genuinely falters is the spice level. You do get a hint of heat, but it mostly comes as a warming sensation on the palate rather than a distinct spice. It’s more of an aftereffect and not a core part of the eating experience.
If you’re drawn to the idea of a spicy ranch but aren’t craving something fiercely hot, you’ll likely enjoy this. However, if you’re hoping for a noticeable kick in both heat and flavor, don’t expect it to fully satisfy.
