This Buffalo Ranch Wings recipe is a tasty spin on your classic buffalo wings. They're crispy, creamy and packed with all the delicious buffalo wing flavor we all love!
I am happy to share that I partnered with Dairy Council of Florida to bring you this delicious game day favorite!
Football season is finally here! Which means one thing.
Buffalo Wings!!
If you are planning on throwing a football party, or just entertaining guests, these wings need to find a spot on the menu, along with my Buffalo Chicken Pie and my Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls.
It's a nice change from classic buffalo wings made creamier and saucier!
Making a homemade ranch sauce is what makes these wings extra special. I promise the extra effort will go a long way!
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- Watch Aleka Make These Wings!
- Homemade Ranch Dressing
- The Buffalo Wing Sauce
- My Secret To Getting Super Crispy Wings
- Cornstarch & Baking Powder Magic
- Tips To Keeping These Wings Crispy
- Can I bake these wings instead of frying them?
- How can I make milder Buffalo wings for kids or those who prefer less heat?
- Other Game Day Favorites To Try!
- 📖 Recipe
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Homemade Ranch Dressing
Making your own ranch dressing is a TOTAL game-changer, and here's why: it's fresher, creamier, and you can tweak it to be exactly how you like it!
Store-bought ranch, like Hidden Valley, is fine in a pinch, but when you whip it up at home, you get that perfect balance of tangy, herby goodness that just can't be beaten.
Plus, you get bragging rights—nothing impresses more than saying, "Oh, I made the ranch from scratch!" Trust me, once you taste homemade, you’ll never go back!
The Buffalo Wing Sauce
Traditional buffalo wing sauce is a simple yet flavorful combination of TWO simple ingredients: hot sauce and butter. The hot sauce provides the heat while the butter adds richness and mellows out the spiciness.
But in this wing recipe, instead of adding butter to the hot sauce, I added ranch dressing. Yep. It's amazing.
Hot Sauces
My go-to hot sauce is Frank's Hot Sauce because it's easy to find and delicious. But in reality, when it comes to hot sauces, the options are endless.
You've got everything from classic cayenne-based sauces that bring the heat to sweet and spicy blends. So whether you prefer a smoky chipotle kick or the bold tang of vinegar-based sauces, there's a hot sauce out there to match every wing lover's taste. Choose the one you like best!
My Secret To Getting Super Crispy Wings
This combination of steps leads to the crispiest wings. Don't believe me? Watch the video above and listen. 🙂
- Microwave
- Cornstarch + Baking Powder
- Fry
First we microwave our wings. Yes, microwave. It's a trick my mother taught me that I've started doing and now won't make wings any other way.
I start by giving the wings a quick 5-minute zap in the microwave before frying. This semi-cooks the wings while pulling out some of those juices inside which is what leads to a super crispy exterior. Plus, it cuts frying time in half!
Once they're out of the microwave, I coat them in cornstarch + baking powder before frying them in small batches until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
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Cornstarch & Baking Powder Magic
Using cornstarch and baking powder is like a crispy wings hack you’ll wish you knew sooner.
Cornstarch soaks up the moisture from the skin, so when you fry the wings, they get that perfect crunch. Meanwhile, baking powder is the secret sauce that helps the skin get golden and crispy by breaking down proteins.
Together, they make your wings extra crispy and keep them that way, even after you slather on the sauce. So, if you’re all about that crunch, these two ingredients are your new best friends!
Tips To Keeping These Wings Crispy
Wait until last minute to fry your wings. If you don't want to fry while guests are arriving, (which is totally understandable), pop them in a warm oven on top of a wire rack to keep them warm and crispy. Then toss in the sauce and serve right away.
Serve the ranch buffalo sauce on the side. This is an option that will guarantee a crispy bite even hours after serving,
Make sure to toss the wings in the sauce while still HOT. This will make sure the exterior doesn't soak up too much of the sauce.
Can I bake these wings instead of frying them?
Yes, you can bake these wings instead of frying them to reduce the calorie content and make them a bit healthier BUT they will not be as crispy!
Simply bake them at 400 degrees F instead of microwaving or frying until cooked through.
How can I make milder Buffalo wings for kids or those who prefer less heat?
To make milder Buffalo wings, you can use a milder hot sauce or reduce the amount of hot sauce (add more ranch) in the sauce mixture. You can also add a bit of melted butter to mellow out the spiciness or simply serve the sauce on the side.
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Buffalo Ranch Wings
Equipment
- 1 Spider *great for frying!
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. chicken wings
- ⅓ cup corn starch + 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ cup Franks Hot Sauce
- oil for frying (*vegetable, corn, safflower or canola)
Ranch Dressing
- ½ cup mayo
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon dijon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped herbs (chives, dill, basil)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions
- Make sure your chicken wings are fully thawed and dry.
- Add wings to two plates and microwave on high 5 minutes. You may need to wait for one plate to finish before adding the other.
- While par-cooking your wings, add ALL ingredients for the ranch dressing to a large bowl along with the hot sauce. Mix well.
- Add corn starch and baking powder to a large bowl and set aside.
- When wings are out of the microwave, drain juices before tossing them in the corn starch & baking powder to coat thoroughly.
- Preheat oil in a large pot over medium high heat until oil reaches 375 degrees F.
- Add wings to hot oil in small batches and fry for 4-5 more minutes or until fully cooked inside and golden brown on the exterior. Repeat until all wings are done. Let grease drain on rack or paper towels.
- While still warm, toss the fried wings in the buffalo ranch sauce and serve immediately!
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Recipe Notes
- Serve any extra ranch dressing on the side or double the recipe for a hefty amount of dipping sauce on the side.
- Seasoning your wings with salt & pepper before cooking will help develop another layer of flavor.
- Look for chicken WINGETTES which are smaller since they have the wing tip cut off. If you like the drumettes, you will have to deal with the tips. See above for tips!
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