This Buffalo Wing Snack Mix is the ultimate savory, spicy, and crunchy party snack! Packed with pretzels, mixed nuts, and a bold buffalo sauce coating, it’s baked to crispy perfection. Whether you’re serving it for game day, a movie night, or just need a snack with a little kick, y’all, this snack is a winner!
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For 15+ years, we’ve had a party the week before the NFL football season starts. The same group of guys that Mr. A Southern Soul has been playing with all those years come over for “the draft” and for some fun. I served up my Buffalo Wing Snack Mix a few years back and quickly received raved reviews! It’s been a staple of our party ever since, and now it will be for yours, too!
What Makes This Snack Mix So Crazy Good?
It’s all about the layers of flavor! Most buffalo-flavored snacks rely solely on wing sauce, but my recipe gets an extra boost of depth and umami from the Worcestershire sauce and bold seasoning from the Montreal Steak Seasoning. Combined, they create a snack that’s spicy, savory, tangy, and slightly buttery. It’s the perfect balance between heat and crunch.
Buffalo Wing Snack Mix Ingredients
- Snack Mix: This is made up of just pretzels and mixed nuts. I like to use a combination of pretzel snaps and twists.
- Buffalo Sauce: Feel free to use your favorite brand.
- Sauce Basics: Similar to most other party mixes (like my Spicy Cheese Cracker Snack Mix), this one uses butter and Worcestershire sauce to flavor it.
- Seasoning: You need just garlic powder, onion powder, and Montreal steak seasoning.
Recipe Variations
- Make it extra spicy: Add a dash of cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Use different nuts: Try cashews, pecans, or almonds for variety.
- Swap the pretzels: Use bagel chips, pita chips, or Chex cereal for a mix of textures.
Step By Step Directions
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- Make the Buffalo Coating: Mix together the sauce ingredients over the stovetop until a sauce forms.
- Mix: Combine the pretzels, nuts, and buffalo sauce in a large bowl. Make sure all the pieces are evenly coated.
- Bake: Bake until they are crispy, stirring every 15 minutes. Then cool and serve!
How Long Will This Oven Baked Snack Mix Last?
You can store it at room temperature for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container. I like to keep mine in Ziplock bags or in a large mason jar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Cook in batches at 300°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes for even crisping.
I like Frank’s RedHot, but any kind works just fine.
Absolutely! Swap the nuts for Chex cereal, bagel chips, or extra pretzels for a nut-free version.
What To Serve With A Snack Mix
You can serve this as part of a large party tray with chips and Black Bean And Corn Salsa or Buffalo Chicken Dip (to double down on the buffalo love!). And if you have leftovers, use them as a topper on your Everyday Green Salad.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz bag pretzels (I used Snaps)
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ½ cup butter – unsalted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 2 10.3 oz cans mixed nuts
Instructions
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place pretzels and nuts in a large bowl and set aside.
- Place buffalo sauce and butter in a sauce pan. Cook on low until butter is melted. Add Worcestershire, garlic and onion powder along with Montreal seasoning, stir to combine. Pour over pretzels and nuts and toss to coat. Pour snack mix onto a sheet pan and place in oven. Bake for 1 hour stirring every 15 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven. Let snack mix cool and serve. Can be stored in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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