Who said that Ranch wings can’t be spicy? I’m a certified Ranch-a-holic. Love the stuff. But sometimes I want a little ‘kick’ to my wings. A little taste-wake-me-up. Some heat! These Hidden Valley Ranch baked spicy Ranch wings delivered just that. Great classic Ranch flavor with some zip added in. And they’re easy to make, too! These are great wings. And they’re great for a crowd, too!
More More More. Or Not.
It’s your call on the heat level on these Hidden Valley Ranch baked spicy Ranch wings. Me, I wanted just enough to notice it but not overpower the Ranch flavor that I so dearly love. That’s what’s in the recipe below. Just a bit of a kick. You want more? Heck, go for it. Double the cayenne. Triple it. Still not enough heat? Serve your wings with some hot Buffalo wing sauce on the side for dipping.
These wings are great for a get-together. You can make a big batch with little fuss. Make them in a few different heat levels to satisfy everyone. Put each on a different platter, and put a little sign in front of them so people know what’s what.
Where’d That Smokiness Come From?
Just like you can add heat to these wings, you can also add a bit of smokiness. Kinda give them that ‘hot-off-the-grill’ feel. Baked wings sure aren’t going to have that, so you have to add it yourself. One way is to use smoked paprika instead of sweet paprika. The smoke will be subtle, but there. Nice.
If you want a bit more smoky flavor, and some heat, use chipotle chili powder for the cayenne pepper. It’s got both in one seasoning!
Fear The Broiler
Always, always keep an eye on your oven when you have the broiler on. No matter what you’re broiling. Don’t leave it. Don’t mess with your phone. Safety first, I always say!
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Hidden Valley Ranch Baked Spicy Ranch Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons your favorite hot sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Lightly spray the foil with non-stick spray.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet or saucepan.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients and stir or whisk to combine.
- Working in batches, dip or roll the chicken wing pieces in the butter mixture and transfer to the foil. You can also place the wings on the foil and brush with the mixture. Make sure to get it on all sides of the wings. Reserve any unused mix.
- Bake wings for 20 minutes.
- Flip the wings and brush with remaining sauce.
- Bake another 20 minutes.
- Turn on oven broiler and broil 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.
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