Buffalo Ranch Wings – Buffalo ranch chicken wings combine buffalo sauce and ranch into one amazingly delicious flavor combination. One of the best Game Day appetizers everyone will keep asking for more. Crispy-baked buffalo wings are a hit as an appetizer for parties or Super Bowl.
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Came for the game, stayed for the snacks? Then you’re the hostess or host of the year. If you love throwing football parties and make the best delicious snacks and meals so your guests can enjoy the game to the fullest, you have to also try out these Buffalo Ranch Wings. Crispy-baked buffalo wings are a must-have for parties or game days, plus you’ll find an easy homemade ranch sauce to serve on the side for dipping. Perfection!
This post is about how to make the perfect Buffalo Ranch Wings.
Easy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wings
When it comes to football parties, I always love to serve the best possible snacks, appetizers and meals that my party guests keep asking for more. It’s fun to watch the game, but snacks are one of the main reasons why game days are super fun! Whether you love serving sliders or the classic chili, you also must try out these chicken wings that combine buffalo sauce and ranch wings for the absolute perfection. These finger-licking wings are coated in a fiery sauce, and they tend to disappear fast. This recipe is paired with a delicious homemade ranch sauce that takes the wings to the next level.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The absolute best game day appetizer recipe.
- Easy to serve for a large crowd.
- Buffalo sauce and ranch are combined for the ultimate flavor feast.
- These chicken wings require minimal effort.
- They are enough for leftovers. You can take them for lunch the next day, serve them as a snack, or reheat them for movie night.
Ingredients Notes
Here’s your shopping list to make these incredibly tasty Buffalo Ranch Wings!
For the Wings
Chicken Wings
Flour
Hot Sauce
Butter
Honey (optional, for sweetness)
Salt & Black Pepper
Paprika Powder
Garlic Powder
For the Ranch Dressing
Sour Cream
Mayonnaise
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Chives
Dried Dill
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Salt & Black Pepper
How to Make Buffalo Ranch Wings
To make the ranch dressing:
In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Add the fresh parsley, chives, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
Taste the ranch dressing and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You can add more herbs, salt, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
You can garnish it with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Now make the wings:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake the chicken on the lowest oven rack 40 minutes or until crispy, turning once.
In a small saucepan over low heat, mix together butter, honey, hot sauce, flour, salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
Pour the hot sauce mixture into a large bowl and set aside.
Once the wings are cooked and cooled, toss them in the buffalo sauce until they are well coated. Alternatively, you can brush the sauce onto the wings.
Serve the buffalo wings with celery sticks and ranch dressing on the side.
Tips for Success
- Dry the wings before baking. Drying the pieces with a paper towel removes excess surface moisture. If the chicken is soggy, the meat will steam instead of roast and brown. Toss them in a seasoned baking powder mixed with salt and pepper.
- These buffalo wings are baked in the oven for a healthier option, but you can also deep-fry them if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your desired level of spiciness.
- The addition of honey in the sauce is optional and provides a touch of sweetness to balance the heat. Feel free to omit it if you prefer a spicier flavor.
- The ranch dip recipe provided goes well with the buffalo wings and can be prepared in advance or alongside the wings.
- To achieve crispy wings, make sure to space them out evenly on the baking sheet and flip them halfway through the cooking time.
- For extra crispy wings, you can broil them for a few minutes at the end of baking, but keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- If deep-frying the wings, heat the oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry them in batches until golden and cooked through.
- Serve the buffalo wings immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Recipes FAQ’S
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN WINGS?
The possibilities are endless. Here are some of our favorite ways to serve chicken wings with :
- Celery sticks and carrots
- Chips and salsa
- Buffalo chicken dip
- BBQ chicken dip
- Onion rings
- Potato wedges
- Pretzel bites and cheese
- Fresh garden salad
Buffalo Ranch Wings
Ingredients
For The Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings (900g)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- Ranch Dip
Ranch Dip
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried dill or dill seeds
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
To make the ranch dressing :
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until well blended and smooth.
- Add the fresh parsley, chives, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Taste the ranch dressing and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You can add more herbs, salt, or lemon juice to suit your taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- You can garnish it with additional fresh herbs if desired.
For the buffalo wings :
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake the chicken on the lowest oven rack 40 minutes or until crispy, turning once.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, mix together butter, honey, hot sauce, flour, salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Pour the hot sauce mixture into a large bowl and set aside.
- Once the wings are cooked and cooled, toss them in the buffalo sauce until they are well coated. Alternatively, you can brush the sauce onto the wings.
- Serve the buffalo wings with celery sticks, carrots and ranch dressing on the side.
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These look amazing!
Thank you for this idea. I was looking for a new chicken recipe to try this week 🙂
This one is perfect!