Description

Craving something spicy, crunchy, and downright addictive? This Spicy Buffalo Ranch Chex Mix hits all the right notes. Packed with zesty buffalo sauce, cooling ranch seasoning, and layers of crunch from cereal, pretzels, and nuts, it’s the ultimate party snack or game day go-to. Easy to make and full of bold flavor, this oven-baked mix is the snack you’ve been missing. Great for quick entertaining, after-school treats, or when you need new snack ideas that deliver serious flavor punch. Perfect for anyone hunting for an easy recipe, food ideas for events, or fun twists on classic party snacks.

Ingredients

4 cups Rice Chex cereal

3 cups Corn Chex cereal

2 cups Wheat Chex cereal

2 cups mini pretzels

1 cup roasted peanuts or cashews

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce

1 packet ranch seasoning mix

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, and nuts.

3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.

4. Pour the buffalo mixture over the dry ingredients and stir gently to coat everything evenly.

5. Spread the mix evenly across the prepared baking sheets.

6. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes for even crisping.

7. Remove from oven and cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Stirring the mix every 15 minutes helps avoid burning and ensures everything toasts evenly.

Let the mix cool completely before storing to keep it ultra-crunchy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 210
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: party snack, buffalo ranch chex mix, spicy snack, easy recipe, game day food