If you’re a fan of hot wings, chances are you’ve indulged in Wingstop a few times. Patrons claim you can’t leave without getting a basket of their famous Original Hot Wings! This was the first wing the chain ever perfected, and it remains a fan favorite. Of course, you can’t have Original Hot Wings without Wingstop’s famous ranch dressing! With our Copycat Wingstop Wings and Ranch Recipe you can enjoy the flavors you crave without the wait time.
Due to some insider info, this recipe features a thick Buffalo-style sauce that is identical to Wingstop’s. We also cracked the code on their ranch dressing, giving you a fun dip to cut the heat. These perfectly crispy wings are the perfect addition to any Super Bowl party, guys’ night, or family feast. We guarantee this will be one of your new favorite appetizers!
Hot Wing 101
Chicken is a versatile meat that can be cooked in many different ways. People from all over the world love finding new ways to use poultry, but one of the best inventions was hot wings, also known as “Buffalo wings.” These wings originated in the bustling city of Buffalo, New York, and were created in the 1960s by a Mom who wanted an easy snack for her son.
The recipe quickly took off, making Buffalo, NY, the talk of the town. Through the decades, home chefs have experimented with several variations like Thai Chili, lemon pepper, and Honey BBQ. Even entire restaurants, like Wingstop and Buffalo Wild Wings, are devoted to the craft of wings! The most popular day to eat buffalo wings is during the Super Bowl when over 1 billion wings are consumed. With a variety of options and cooking techniques, you could have wings weekly and never get bored!
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Cost to Make Our Wingstop Wings and Ranch Recipe
If you visited Wingstop, you could snag 15 wings for $16.89. In contrast, you can make 20 of our Wingstop Wings and a bowl of ranch for just $15.09. That’s 5 more wings for over a dollar less! You can’t beat that.
Keep in mind that this total may vary based on your location and ingredient availability. Here’s how that breaks down:
- Mayonnaise: $2.00
- Powdered buttermilk: $0.20
- Milk: $0.13
- Dried parsley: $0.10
- Garlic powder: $0.10
- Onion powder: $0.10
- Salt: $0.01
- Black pepper: $0.03
- Chicken wings: $10.00
- Vegetable oil or grapeseed oil: $1.50
- Butter: $0.50
- Louisiana hot sauce: $0.20
- Ketchup: $0.20
- Brown sugar: $0.02
Grand Total: $15.09
What an incredible difference! Plus, you’ll have plenty of Wingstop Ranch for all your salads, fries, or hot wings.
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How to Make Wingstop Wings and Ranch
Grab your ingredients and prepare to make our Wingstop Wings and Ranch Recipe.
Step One: Make the Wingstop Ranch
To make the Wingstop Ranch Dressing, combine the mayonnaise, powdered buttermilk, milk, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Place in the fridge to chill while you make the wings.
Step Two: Prep the Wings
Add 4 inches of oil to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Alternatively, you can use an electric fryer or spritz the wings with oil and air fry them. While the oil heats up, prepare the wings by cutting them at each joint. Save the wing tips for stock or discard them.
Step Three: Fry the Wings
Once the oil reaches temp, add the wings to the pot and deep-fry them for 8-9 minutes, until they turn golden brown. When the wings are done, remove them from the oil and lay them on a wire baking rack placed over a baking tray to drain.
Step Four: Sauce and Serve!
While the wings are draining, make the buffalo sauce by combining the melted butter, hot sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Add the chicken wings and toss until the wings are coated with sauce. Remove from the sauce and serve with the ranch dressing. Enjoy!
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What to Serve With Our Wingstop Wings and Ranch Recipe
These wings are amazing solo, but for a well-balanced meal, add a plate of fries, carrots, and celery.
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Storing Leftover Wingstop Wings and Ranch
You can store leftover Wingstop Ranch in the fridge for up to two weeks. We don’t recommend freezing this dressing as the texture will be too different once thawed. You can store Wingstop wings in the fridge for up to five days or freeze them for up to five months. If reheating from frozen, you may want to make additional sauce to keep the wings tasting fresh.
The Classic Wingstop Wings and Ranch Recipe For Game Day
Equipment
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Ranch
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons powdered buttermilk
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Wings
- 1 count vegetable oil for frying
- 2½ pounds chicken wings thawed
Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup salted butter 1 stick
- ½ cup Louisiana hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Instructions
- To make the Wingstop Ranch Dressing, combine the mayonnaise, powdered buttermilk, milk, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Place in the fridge to chill while you make the wings.1 cup Mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons powdered buttermilk, ½ cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Add 4 inches of oil to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Alternatively, you can use an electric fryer or spritz the wings with oil and air fry them. While the oil heats up, prepare the wings by cutting them at each joint. Save the wing tips for stock or discard them.1 count vegetable oil, 2½ pounds chicken wings
- Once the oil reaches temp, add the wings to the pot and deep-fry them for 8-9 minutes, until they turn golden brown. When the wings are done, remove them from the oil and lay them on a wire baking rack placed over a baking tray to drain.
- While the wings are draining, make the buffalo sauce by combining the melted butter, hot sauce, ketchup, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Add the chicken wings and toss until the wings are coated with sauce. Remove from the sauce and serve with the ranch dressing. Enjoy!½ cup salted butter, ½ cup Louisiana hot sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 teaspoons brown sugar
