Spicy Chicken Wings Ranch (Printable)

Oven-baked chicken wings coated in spicy blend served with creamy ranch dressing, ideal for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spicy Chicken Wings

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp chili powder

→ Ranch Dressing

10 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1/2 cup sour cream
12 - 2 tbsp buttermilk
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
14 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
15 - 1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped
16 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
17 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
18 - 1/2 tsp salt
19 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
20 - 1 tsp lemon juice

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, and set a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and chili powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings on the prepared rack in a single layer. Bake for 40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until crispy and golden.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, parsley, chives, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Transfer hot wings to a serving platter. Serve immediately with ranch dressing on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade ranch transforms what could be just another wing night into something people actually talk about afterward
  • You get that perfect crispy skin without the mess and guilt of deep frying
  • The spice blend hits that sweet spot between flavorful fire and actually being able to taste your food
02 -
  • Dry your wings thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning, any moisture on the skin will steam instead of crisp
  • Don't crowd the pan or you'll end up with wings that are cooked but sad and soggy
  • Let the ranch sit for at least 15 minutes before serving, it needs that time to come together properly
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with foil underneath the rack for easy cleanup, you'll thank yourself later
  • Let the wings rest for about 5 minutes after baking, they stay juicier that way

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