Spicy Ranch Fritos – corn chips coated in red pepper flakes and Ranch dressing – we are obsessed with these spicy chips. These Fritos are great on their own, dipped into your favorite party dip, or on top of a big bowl of soup or chili. Whip up a batch ASAP! You won’t be disappointed!!
Remember this recipe.
Pin this recipe to your favorite board now to remember it later!
Pin This RecipeCorn Chips Tossed in Ranch and Red Pepper Flakes
Stop what you are doing and whip up a batch of these Spicy Ranch Fritos. I am obsessed with them! Corn chips tossed in ranch dressing mix and red pepper flakes. OMG! SO good! These chips are great on their own, dipped into your favorite party dip, or on top of a big bowl of soup or chili. However you eat them, you must make a batch ASAP. I always keep the ingredients in the pantry so I can whip up this spicy snack whenever the craving hits.
How to Make Spicy Ranch Fritos
These chips are super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place a bag of corn chips in a large bowl. Stir together ranch dressing mix, canola oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chips and toss to coat. Spread the chips on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let the chips cool and enjoy!
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- I used original Fritos, but you can use larger Scoops Fritos if you prefer.
- Feel free to use any flavor of corn chips. These would be great with chili cheese Fritos!
- Can substitute melted butter for canola oil.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your personal preference.
- How long do Spicy Ranch Fritos last? They will keep at least a week in an air-tight container. I use a ziplock bag.
- Are Spicy Ranch Fritos gluten-free? Yes! All of the ingredients are gluten-free.
Easy Party Snack Recipe
These spicy corn chips are the ultimate snack food. They are great for parties, tailgating, and holiday snacking. I like to give these chips as holiday gifts too. I put them in a cellophane bag and tie them up with some ribbon. Everyone loves them!
Looking for more yummy snack/appetizer recipes? Here are some of our favorite recipes from the blog:
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls
Cream Cheese Sausage Balls – this recipe will change the way you make sausage balls forever! Seriously THE BEST sausage…
Sausage and Cream Cheese Biscuit Bites {Football Friday}
Sausage and Cream Cheese Biscuit Bites – so GOOD! I’m totally addicted to these things! Sausage, cream cheese, Worcestershire, cheddar…
3-Ingredient Cream Cheese Sausage Dip {Football Friday}
3-Ingredient Cream Cheese Sausage Dip – SOOOO good! Sausage, cream cheese, and Rotel. Ready in under 10 minutes. Great for…
Rotel Sausage & Cream Cheese Crescents
Rotel Sausage and Cream Cheese Crescents – only 4 ingredients! Sausage, cream cheese, Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles, and…
Spicy Ranch Fritos
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
- 3 to 5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 (9.25-oz) bag Fritos corn chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 250ºF.
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients. Spread chips on large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minuts. Cool and store in a resealable bag.
Notes:
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- I used original Fritos, but you can use larger Scoops Fritos if you prefer.
- Feel free to use any flavor of corn chips. These would be great with chili cheese Fritos!
- Can substitute melted butter for canola oil.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your personal preference.
- How long do Spicy Ranch Fritos last? They will keep at least a week in an air-tight container. I use a ziplock bag.
- Are Spicy Ranch Fritos gluten-free? Yes! All of the ingredients are gluten-free.
Steph
Remember this recipe.
Pin this recipe to your favorite board now to remember it later!
Pin This Recipe
