Spicy Buffalo Ranch Wings

I’m always in the mood for a big ole batch of chicken wings. Or a small bath for that matter. They don’t always have to be spicy, and they don’t always have to be traditional. But the other day I was craving that great Buffalo-wing flavor. With a twist. So I fired up my grill and made a few spicy Buffalo Ranch wings. These wings have just the right amount of heat. With a hint of Ranch dressing… without the dressing.

A Great Party Wing

I thoroughly enjoyed my spicy Buffalo Ranch wings. They really hit the spot. The sauce is the right consistency, the right spiciness. I think the sauce is perfect for a wing party. It’s a nice change from ‘just’ straight-up Buffalo wings.

I used Crystal hot sauce when I made this sauce. It’s definitely one of my go-to, super-tasty, just nicely spicy hot sauces. For a more traditional, Buffalo-inspired taste, use the classic, Frank’s RedHot. I don’t think that these wings need to be crazy hot. So if you agree, it’s ok to cut back on the hot sauce a bit.

Ranch It Up?

Yes, I served these wings with ranch dressing on the side. For dipping. Of course, you can use blue cheese instead. Or nothing. The sauce definitely stands on its own and is already pretty ‘ranchy’. I put my dressing for dunking in condiment cups. They’re the perfect size for a small batch of wings for one person.

I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!

Also make yourself some delicious spicy sweet and sour wings!

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