3-Ingredient Ranch Chicken Wings

Prep 10 min
Total 50 min
Ingredients 5
Servings 12

Three ingredients is all you need for these quick and tasty ranch-flavored chicken wings. They make an excellent weeknight appetizer or an easy game-day dish to share. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated March 23, 2018

Ingredients

package (3 lb) frozen chicken wings, thawed and drained

tablespoons oil

package (1 oz) ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Ranch dressing, if desired

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 425°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil, and spray with cooking spray.
2

In large bowl, add chicken wings and oil; mix well. Stir in ranch dressing mix and red pepper; toss to coat evenly.
3

Spread wings in pans, skin side down. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and turn wings over. Return to oven, rotating pans, and continue baking 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink and temperature at least 165°F.
4

Serve with ranch dressing.

Expert Tips

Serve these with a drizzle of ranch dressing and a sprinkle of chopped chives for amped-up ranch flavor.
Make sure chicken wings are completely thawed to avoid watering out during baking.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 70
Calories from Fat: 40

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4g; 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 20mg; 7%
Sodium: 190mg; 8%
Potassium: 65mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 1g; 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g
Protein: 7g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

This quick chicken wings recipe is great for entertaining friends or sharing with your family. With only three ingredients, the wings can be prepared in just 10 minutes and make 12 servings. Blending a small kick of cayenne pepper with the Midwestern ranch flavor we love, these wings are the perfect addition to any party. This appetizer can be served with celery and carrots to cleanse your palette of the spiciness of the wings. Did you know that the original Buffalo chicken wings were invented in 1964? Rumor has it that a bar in Buffalo, N.Y., created the dish by mistake. Thankfully, chicken wings have since risen to fame and are now a game day staple. If you’re looking for wings with a little more spice, check out our Sweet and Sour Wings with Sriracha. Want more than just the wings? Learn how to cook a whole chicken or browse all of our top-rated chicken recipes for your next family get-together.