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Air Fryer Buffalo Ranch Snack Mix
Crispy on the outside and packed with bold heat, this air fryer snack mix beats standard popcorn any day of the week. Crunchy cereal, roasted peanuts, and pretzel sticks get tossed in a savory butter sauce spiked with hot sauce and ranch seasoning. The air fryer toasts everything to a golden crunch without heating up the kitchen. You'll want to let it cool for a few minutes so the pieces get shatteringly crisp before digging in.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
- ¾ cup Honey Nut Chex cereal
- 2 tablespoons salted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons mini pretzel sticks
Instructions
- 1Whisk the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning together in a large bowl. Add the cereal, peanuts, and pretzel sticks, tossing gently so you don't crush the cereal.
- 2Arrange the coated mixture in a single layer inside your air fryer basket. Cook at 270°F for 5 minutes.
- 3Open the air fryer and shake the basket to redistribute the ingredients. Lower the heat to 250°F and cook for another 5 minutes. Shaking prevents the sticky pieces from clumping together.
- 4Transfer the hot snack mix to a large bowl. Let it cool completely for 10 to 15 minutes to crisp up.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the cooled snack mix in a zip-top bag or an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Swap: You can use any variety of Chex cereal or swap the peanuts for cashews or almonds.
- Tip: Make sure the mix is completely cool before storing, or trapped steam will make it soggy.