Buffalo Chex Mix Recipe

This homemade Buffalo flavored Chex mix recipe is the spicy snack mix that will keep you reaching for another handful! A spicy twist on the classic Chex mix recipe, try this Buffalo wing flavored snack mix at your next holiday party, football tailgate or anytime you need a spicy salty snack. 

If you are a fan of the Buffalo flavor you are going to want to make my buffalo chicken dip egg rolls! Also add churro chex mix to your favorite recipes and make batches of Thai Chex mix and dill pickle Chex mix to share with friends. If you are in the mood for more easy snacks be sure to check out my list of  Simple Sweet and Savory Bar Snack Recipes To Make At Home.

Buffalo Chex Mix Ingredients

• corn Chex
• wheat Chex
• Rice Crackers
• salted peanuts
• White Cheddar Crackers
• butter
• Frank's Red Hot Pepper Sauce
• 1 Ranch dressing mix

What can be be substituted for the Ranch dressing mix packet?

If you are out of the ranch dressing packet, and can't get to the store, mix up a batch of my DIY ranch spice mix and add 3 tablespoons in substitution of the ranch packet.

How to make Buffalo flavored Chex mix

1. Heat oven to 250 F.
2. Combine the corn Chex, wheat Chex, broken asian rice crackers, peanuts and White cheddar crackers in a large roasting pan.
3. Microwave the butter and Frank's sauce to melt it to liquid, stir in the ranch packet.
4. Pour over the dry Chex mix ingredients and stir to coat completely
5. Bake at 250 F for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Cool completely and store in an air tight container.

Why is the baking time more than a traditional Chex Mix recipe?

The reason this chex mix recipe takes and additional 15 minutes is because there in additional moisture with the Frank's hot sauce. It needs  additional time to allow the extra moisture to bak out and make the Chex mix crisp.

Can I microwave Buffalo Chex mix?

You are welcome to microwave the Buffalo Chex mix to cook it but I am not a fan of microwaving Chex mix. I love the toasting of the ingredients that the oven brings to this recipe. There is something nostalgic about waiting the hour and anticipating the goodness of the hot Chex mix coming out of the oven. Plus, I don’t have a microwavable bowl that is big enough to hold this recipe.

Can I make Buffalo Chex mix in a Crockpot?

Buffalo flavored Chex can be made in a Crockpot but you are going to need a large slow cooker. This recipe has 12 cups of dry ingredients and needs a large slow cooker.

How to store Buffalo Chex mix.

• Cool the Buffalo flavored Chex mix completely.
• Scoop into a zip top gallon size container.
• or store in an air tight container.

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Buffalo Chex Mix Recipe

Sarah Mock

This homemade Buffalo flavored Chex mix recipe is the spicy snack mix that will keep you reaching for another handful! A spicy twist on the classic Chex mix recipe, try this Buffalo wing flavored snack mix at your next holiday party, football tailgate or anytime you need a spicy salty snack.

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins

Additional Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

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Course Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings 12 cups

Calories 491 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 cups corn Chex
• 4 cups wheat Chex
• 1 cup broken Rice Crackers
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 2 cups White Cheddar Crackers
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup Frank's Red Hot Pepper Sauce
• 1 packet Ranch dressing mix

Instructions

 

• Heat oven to 250 F.
• Combine the corn Chex, wheat Chex, broken asian rice crackers, peanuts and White cheddar crackers in a large roasting pan.
• Microwave the butter and Frank's sauce to melt it to liquid, stir in the ranch packet.
• Pour over the dry Chex mix ingredients and stir to coat completely
• Bake at 250 F for 1 hour,15 minutes stiring every 15 minutes.
• Cool completely and store in an air tight container.
• Microwave Buffalo Chex mix instructions.
• In large microwavable bowl, combine the corn Chex, wheat Chex, broken asian rice crackers, peanuts and White cheddar crackers; set aside.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter and Frank's hot sauce uncovered on high until melted.
• Stir in seasonings.
• Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
• Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
• Spread on paper towels to cool.
• Store in airtight container.
• Buffalo Chex mix slow cooker instructions.
• Mix the corn Chex, wheat Chex, broken asian rice crackers, peanuts and White cheddar crackers in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker.
• Microwave the butter and Frank's hot sauce to melt, stir in the Ranch packet.
• Pour over the dry Chex mix ingredients and stir to coat completely
• Cook uncovered on high for approximately 90 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Turn the slow cooker down to low and cook for an additional 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Spread on a cookie sheet to cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 12gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 1014mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

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updated from publication date of November 2018