Classic Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Ranch Dip

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Deep-fried chicken wings tossed in spicy buffalo sauce and served with a creamy blue cheese ranch dip for cooling contrast. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns chicken wings, vegetable oil, buffalo wing sauce into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 3, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottom pot to 375°F.
  2. Step 2: Pat 12 chicken wings dry with paper towels and carefully lower them into the hot oil. Fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and crispy, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove wings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Immediately toss the hot wings in 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce until fully coated and glossy.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup ranch dressing with 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles to make the dip.
  6. Step 6: Serve the wings hot alongside 6 celery sticks and the blue cheese ranch dip for dipping.

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