Description
This Spicy Ranch Fritos recipe combines the bold flavors of ranch dressing mix and spicy red pepper flakes with crunchy Fritos corn chips, baked to crispy perfection. Perfect as a snack for parties or casual munching, these chips are easy to make and flavorful with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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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: Preheat your oven to 250ºF (120ºC) to prepare for baking the Fritos mixture evenly and gently.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the canola oil, ranch dressing mix, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the oil.
- Coat Chips: Add the entire bag of Fritos corn chips into the bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all the chips evenly with the spicy ranch mixture.
- Spread and Bake: Spread the coated chips in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Bake and Stir: Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to prevent burning and to coat the chips uniformly with flavor.
- Cool and Store: Remove chips from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, store them in a resealable bag to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference, from milder (3 tsp) to hotter (5 tsp).
- Using a rimmed baking sheet helps contain the chips and any oil that may drip during baking.
- Stirring every 15 minutes ensures even baking and flavor coating.
- Once cooled, store the chips in an airtight container to keep them crispy longer.
