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Down on the Spicy Chicken Ranch Recipe

Round up those hungry fans and feed them fast with this recipe. “My kids would love these!” one of my tasters said. If you switch to the grill, watch these wings carefully to avoid burning the rub.

By Debbie Moose from Wings: 50 High-Flying Recipes for America's Favorite Snack
Down on the Spicy Chicken Ranch RecipePhoto copyright © 2009 by Jason Wyche/Wings/Wiley

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 wings, cut in half at joints, wing tips removed and discarded

    How to make it  60 minutes


  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

  • 2

    In a small bowl, combine the dressing mix, chili powder, and paprika. Pour the olive oil into a small bowl.

  • 3

    Dip each wing in the olive oil and let the excess drip off, then place wings on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the dressing mixture over the wings and let sit for 20 minutes.

  • 4

    Bake for 30 minutes or until done. Makes 24 pieces.

Excerpted from Wings by Debbie Moose. Text copyright © 2009 by Debbie Moose. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.