These zesty ranch oven-baked chicken wings are packed with bold flavor and baked to crispy perfection—no frying needed! Coated in a spicy ranch marinade and served with a creamy dipping sauce, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day or an easy weeknight dinner.
🐔 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Whether you’re a fan of dry-rubbed, sticky, spicy, or classic wings, this recipe delivers the crispiness you crave straight from the oven. No deep fryer required! The trick? A wire rack over a baking sheet for even airflow and a layer of parchment for easy cleanup.
This recipe is now a staple in our house—perfect for parties, lazy dinners, or sharing with friends over a game. If you love these, don’t miss out on our other favorites like Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings or Baked Spicy Teriyaki Wings!
🍗 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken Wings: Use flats, drummettes, or whole wings—whatever you prefer.
- Mayonnaise: Real mayo is best for richness (skip the Miracle Whip here).
- Hot Sauce: Buffalo sauce or your favorite hot sauce will bring the heat.
- Paprika: Adds smoky depth; either smoked or regular will work.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix: Use powdered ranch dressing mix (like Hidden Valley).
- Ranch Dressing: Bottled ranch is great, or make it fresh using the mix.
These zesty ranch oven-baked chicken wings are packed with bold flavor and baked to crispy perfection—no frying needed! Coated in a spicy ranch marinade and served with a creamy dipping sauce, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day or an easy weeknight dinner.
🐔 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Whether you’re a fan of dry-rubbed, sticky, spicy, or classic wings, this recipe delivers the crispiness you crave straight from the oven. No deep fryer required! The trick? A wire rack over a baking sheet for even airflow and a layer of parchment for easy cleanup.
This recipe is now a staple in our house—perfect for parties, lazy dinners, or sharing with friends over a game. If you love these, don’t miss out on our other favorites like Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings or Baked Spicy Teriyaki Wings!
🍗 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken Wings: Use flats, drummettes, or whole wings—whatever you prefer.
- Mayonnaise: Real mayo is best for richness (skip the Miracle Whip here).
- Hot Sauce: Buffalo sauce or your favorite hot sauce will bring the heat.
- Paprika: Adds smoky depth; either smoked or regular will work.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix: Use powdered ranch dressing mix (like Hidden Valley).
- Ranch Dressing: Bottled ranch is great, or make it fresh using the mix.
