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These Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers feature chicken cubes marinated in a spicy buffalo sauce, seasoned with ranch, then cooked until tender. These skewers can be air-fried, grilled, or baked for a delicious appetizer or main dish that packs a flavorful punch.
Why You’ll Love These Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers
- Flavor-packed with tangy buffalo and ranch seasoning
- Quick to cook in the air fryer, oven, or grill
- Perfect as an appetizer or main course
- Easily adjustable spice level
- Simple preparation with minimal ingredients
For more delicious skewer recipes, try our Bang Bang Chicken Skewers, Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers, or Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Skewers!
Ingredient notes
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless and skinless breasts are ideal for these skewers because they cook evenly and quickly. Ensure they’re cut into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- Buffalo Sauce: This gives the skewers their signature spicy flavor. Adjust the amount for your preferred heat level.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix: Adds tanginess and balances the spiciness of the buffalo sauce.
- Vegetable Oil: Helps the seasoning stick and keeps the chicken moist.
- Seasonings: Paprika, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper bring depth and flavor.
- Fresh Parsley: Provides a bright garnish for presentation.
🔪 How to Make Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers
Make the Sauce: Mix buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, oil, and spices in a bowl until smooth.
Divide the Sauce: Reserve half for later use.
Marinate Chicken: Coat the chicken in the remaining sauce.
Assemble Skewers: Thread marinated chicken onto pre-soaked skewers.
Cook: Air fry at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, turning halfway.
Serve: Garnish with reserved sauce, parsley, and optional ranch dressing.
Serving Suggestions
Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers pair well with a variety of sides. Here are some ideas:
- Fresh celery and carrot sticks provide a crisp, refreshing contrast.
- A fresh green salad like our Cucumber and Tomato Salad or coleslaw complements the bold flavors.
- Popeyes Cajun Fries or Baked Potato Wedges are hearty and satisfying.
- Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread or Air Fryer Garlic Bread adds a warm and comforting touch.
- Serve with extra Ranch Sauce or blue cheese dip for added flavor.
Wooden Skewers vs Metal Skewers
Wooden skewers need to be soaked for 30 minutes to prevent burning. If they’re too long for the air fryer basket, break them to fit. You don’t need to soak metal skewers.
Storage
Store leftover chicken skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Alternatively, remove the chicken from the skewers before storing. Reheat in the oven, microwave, or skillet. Keep leftover buffalo ranch sauce in the refrigerator and brush it over reheated chicken before serving.
FAQs
Yes! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work great and stay extra juicy. Just adjust cooking time slightly if needed.
Definitely. You can grill them, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, or broil them, flipping halfway through.
Use your favorite! Frank’s RedHot is a classic, but any buffalo-style wing sauce works well here.
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes for even cooking
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, optional
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, oil, paprika, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the Sauce: Pour half the sauce into a separate bowl for later use.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken to the remaining sauce in the large bowl. Toss to coat well.
- Assemble Skewers: Thread 4-5 marinated chicken cubes onto each pre-soaked skewer, leaving space between each cube.
- Cooking: Air fry the skewers at 400°F for 11-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Remove skewers from the air fryer, place on a platter, and drizzle with the reserved sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley, drizzle with some ranch dressing( if desired) and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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These skewers were perfect for game night! Spicy buffalo sauce with creamy ranch—it’s a flavor bomb! I served them with celery sticks, and everyone was asking for more.
Sounds like the ultimate game night snack, Chris! Buffalo and ranch really are a match made in heaven.