Description
Spicy Ranch Chicken Wings are the ultimate game day snack, combining crispy, tender chicken with a zesty ranch seasoning and a kick of heat. Perfect for gatherings, these wings promise to tantalize your taste buds with their bold flavors. Coated in a rich blend of spices and hot sauce, they offer an irresistible crunch that pairs beautifully with cooling celery sticks or creamy dips. Whether baked or fried, they’re easy to prepare and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any occasion. Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these mouthwatering Spicy Ranch Chicken Wings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings (fresh or thawed)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with olive oil, ranch dressing mix, paprika, and hot sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
- Place wings on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, melt butter and mix with additional hot sauce to taste.
- Toss baked wings in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg