You only need four ingredients to make quick and tasty Ranch Chicken Wings! Combining the kick of cayenne pepper and the well-loved flavor of ranch, this easy ranch wing recipe brings delicious flavor to the table in under an hour. Whether you serve them up as a weeknight appetizer or a shareable game-day dish, these homemade ranch wings are perfect for entertaining friends and family alike. You might want to make a few batches!
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.
4-Ingredient Ranch Chicken Wings
- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 50 min
- Ingredients 5
- Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 package (3 lb) frozen chicken wings, thawed and drained
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 package (1 oz) ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- Ranch dressing, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 425°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil, and spray with cooking spray.
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Step2In large bowl, add chicken wings and oil; mix well. Stir in ranch dressing mix and red pepper; toss to coat evenly.
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Step3Spread 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.
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Step4Serve with ranch dressing.
Nutrition
70
Calories
4g
Total Fat
7g
Protein
1g
Total Carbohydrate
0g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 70
- Calories from Fat
- 40
- 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
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