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Buffalo Ranch Wings

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Ingredients

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For the Wings:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Buffalo Ranch Sauce:

  • ½ cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot or your favorite)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Fresh chopped parsley
  • Extra ranch dressing for dipping
  • Celery and carrot sticks

Instructions

Prepare the Wings:

  1. Preheat the Oven or Air Fryer:
    • Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack.
    • Air Fryer: Preheat to 380°F (190°C).
  2. Season the Wings:
    • In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Bake or Air-Fry the Wings:
    • Oven Method: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
    • Air Fryer Method: Place wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.

Make the Buffalo Ranch Sauce:

  1. Melt the Butter: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the hot sauce, ranch dressing, lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth.

Coat the Wings:

  1. Toss the Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the buffalo ranch sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.

Serve and Garnish:

  1. Plate the Wings: Arrange the wings on a serving platter.
  2. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve with extra ranch dressing, celery, and carrot sticks on the side.

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