Super Bowl Baked Chicken Wings with Spicy Ranch & Mexican Seasoning

If there’s one thing that belongs on every Super Bowl spread, it’s chicken wings. But not just any wings crispy baked wings, tossed in bold Mexican-inspired seasoning, and served with a creamy spicy ranch dip that brings the perfect kick.

These wings are messy in the best way, easy to make in the oven, and seriously addictive, exactly what you want when the game is on and the snack table is the main event.

Why You’ll Love These Wings

Crispy without frying (oven-baked + super crunchy skin)
Packed with smoky Mexican seasoning flavor
Dipped in cool ranch with a spicy twist
Perfect for Super Bowl parties, Taco Tuesday nights, or weekend cravings

Super Bowl Baked Chicken Wings

Ingredients For the Wings

• 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes + flats)
• 1 tbsp baking powder (helps crisp them up!)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper (or more)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra seasoning cling)
• Lime wedges + chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

Spicy Ranch Dip

Ingredients

• ½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp hot sauce (Cholula, Tapatío, or your favorite)
• ½ tsp lime juice
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional but delicious)
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Crispy Baked Chicken Wings

Step 1: Prep the Wings
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Pat wings completely dry using paper towels.
(Dry wings = crispy wings! This is the secret.)

Step 2: Season the Wings
In a large bowl, mix together:
baking powder + salt + chili powder + paprika + cumin + garlic powder + onion powder + black pepper + cayenne
Toss wings until fully coated.
If you want the seasoning to stick even more, add a drizzle of olive oil before tossing.

Step 3: Bake
Place wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet (this helps air circulate and crisp them up).
Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through.

For extra crispiness:
Turn the oven to broil for the last 2–3 minutes, watching closely so they don’t burn.

How to Make the Spicy Ranch
In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, and paprika. Taste and adjust heat!

Serve & Enjoy

Serve the wings hot with a bowl of spicy ranch on the side.

Optional upgrades:
squeeze fresh lime
sprinkle cilantro
add sliced jalapeños

Game Day Tips (Because You’re Busy!)
✅ Make the ranch up to 2 days ahead
✅ Season wings in advance + refrigerate
✅ Bake right before serving for best crisp

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