Description
Spicy, crispy buffalo wings paired with a creamy, tangy blue cheese ranch for the perfect flavor combo. Ideal for game days, parties, or any craving for bold, zesty bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (preferably Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for ranch)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and lightly grease it.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss wings with baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack without touching.
- Assemble the Dish: Mix melted butter and hot sauce in a bowl. For the ranch, whisk together mayo, sour cream, blue cheese, garlic and onion powders, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake wings for 45–50 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crisp.
- Finishing Touches: Toss baked wings in buffalo sauce, return to oven for 5 more minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate wings with blue cheese ranch and garnish with herbs.
Notes
- Let wings air dry in the fridge for a few hours before baking for extra crispiness.
- Use a food processor for an ultra-smooth ranch dip.
- Parchment under the rack helps with easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg