Your favorite Anchor Bar flavors go beyond wings! Discover delicious ways to use our dry rubs to bring bold flavor to your favorite meals, snacks, and sides. Explore these recipes and see just how far a little Anchor Bar flavor can go.
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Buffalo or Habanero Ranch French Fries
Serves 4 · 25–35 minutes
Ingredients
• 1½ lbs. frozen French fries
• 1–2 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo Rub or Anchor Bar Habanero Ranch Dry Rub
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil, if needed
• Optional: bleu cheese or ranch dressing for dipping
Directions
1. Cook fries according to package directions until golden and crispy.
2. Use a large, wide mixing bowl to toss hot fries with Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub immediately after cooking. (Tossing coats the fries evenly.)
3. Serve with bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
Seasoned Chicken Tenders
Serves 4 · 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
• 1½ lbs. chicken tender
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo Rub or Habanero Ranch Dry Rub
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Cooking oil or spray
Directions
1. Mix flour with 1 tsp of Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub. Mix breadcrumbs with the remaining 1 tsp.
2. Dip chicken in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
3. Bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway, or air-fry at 400°F until cooked through.
4. Serve with bleu cheese, ranch, or honey mustard. Chicken must reach 165°F internally.
Buffalo Garlic Bread
Serves 4 · 10-15 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 baguette or Italian bread loaf
• 4 tbsp softened butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Buffalo dry rub
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Directions
1. Mix butter, garlic and Buffalo dry rub.
2. Spread over sliced bread and top with cheese if desired.
3. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes until toasted and bubbly.
4. Finish with parsley.
Buffalo or Habanero Ranch Burgers
Makes 4 burgers · 20 minutes
Ingredients
• 1½ lb. ground beef
• 4 burger buns
• 2 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo Rub or Anchor Bar Habanero Ranch Dry Rub
• 4 slices cheddar or pepper jack cheese
• Lettuce, tomato and onion
• ¼ cup blue cheese, ranch dressing or mayonnaise
Directions
1. Gently mix beef with Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub and form four patties.
2. Grill or pan-sear until cooked to a safe internal temperature of 160°F.
3. Add cheese during the final minute.
4. Serve on toasted buns with toppings and dressing.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Makes 4 sandwiches · 30 minutes
Ingredients
• 4 small boneless chicken breasts or cutlets
• 4 brioche buns
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo Rub or Anchor Bar Habanero Ranch Dry Rub
• 4 lettuce leaves, 8 tomato slices and pickles
• ¼ cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
Directions
1. Coat chicken in buttermilk, then flour mixed with Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub, then panko.
2. Bake or air-fry until crispy and the center reaches 165°F.
3. Spread dressing on toasted buns and add chicken, lettuce, tomato and pickles.
4. For extra flavor, sprinkle a small pinch of dry rub on the chicken just before serving.
Buffalo or Habanero Ranch Popcorn
Serves 4 · 5 minutes
Ingredients
• ½ cup popcorn kernels, popped (about 12–16 cups)
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1–1½ tsp Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub
Directions
1. Pop the popcorn and transfer it to a large bowl.
2. Drizzle with melted butter while tossing.
3. Sprinkle Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub evenly over the popcorn and toss again.
4. Add seasoning gradually to avoid oversalting.
Buffalo or Habanero Ranch Roasted Vegetables
Serves 4 · 25–35 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 lb. broccoli florets
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, optional
Directions
1. Toss vegetables with olive oil and Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub.
2. Spread in a single layer on a sheet pan.
3. Roast at 425°F for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway.
4. Finish with Parmesan and serve as a side dish or add to rice bowls.
Buffalo or Habanero Ranch Shrimp
Serves 4 · 15–20 minutes
Ingredients
•1 lb. peeled, deveined shrimp
•1 tbsp olive oil
•1–2 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo Rub or Anchor Bar Habanero Ranch Dry Rub
•1 tbsp lemon juice
•1 minced garlic clove
Directions
1.Toss shrimp with oil, Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub, garlic and lemon juice.
2.For grilled shrimp, cook on skewers over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
3.For fried shrimp, lightly coat in flour or panko and cook in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
4.Serve as an appetizer or over rice, in tacos, or with a side salad.
Buffalo Ranch Loaded Nachos
Serves 4 · 15–20 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 large bag tortilla chips (about 12 oz)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
• 1½ cups cooked shredded chicken, optional
• 1 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo dry rub
• ½ cup black beans, drained
• ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup bleu cheese or ranch dressing
• Diced tomato and green onion (optional)
Directions
1. Toss chicken with Buffalo dry rub.
2. Layer chips, chicken, beans and cheese on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 400°F for 5–8 minutes until cheese melts.
4. Finish with jalapeños, sour cream, ranch and fresh toppings.
Buffalo Ranch or Habanero Seasoned Pizza
Makes 1 large pizza · 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 lb. pizza dough or 1 large, prepared crust
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup cooked chicken or ½ cup pepperoni
• 1 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub
• ¼ cup bleu cheese or ranch dressing, optional
Directions
1. Stretch dough and spread with pizza sauce.
2. Add mozzarella and chicken or pepperoni.
3. Sprinkle Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub evenly over the toppings.
4. Bake according to dough directions, typically 450°F for 12–15 minutes.
5. Drizzle with bleu cheese or ranch after baking if desired.
Crispy Cauliflower Bites
Serves 4 · 30 minutes
Ingredients
•1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
•2 tbsp olive oil
•½ cup flour
•½ cup panko breadcrumbs
•2 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo Rub or Anchor Bar Habanero Ranch Dry Rub
•2 tbsp grated parmesan, optional
Directions
1.Toss cauliflower with olive oil.
2.Coat with flour, breadcrumbs and Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub.
3.Air-fry at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway, or roast at 425°F until browned and tender.
4.Finish with parmesan and serve with ranch or bleu cheese dip.
Buffalo or Habanero Ranch Mac and Cheese
Serves 4 · 25 minutes
Ingredients
•8 oz elbow macaroni
•2 tbsp butter
•2 tbsp flour
•1½ cups milk
•1 ½ cups cubed American melt
•1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
•1–2 tsp Anchor Bar Buffalo Rub or Anchor Bar Habanero Ranch Dry Rub
Directions
1.Cook macaroni and drain.
2.Melt butter, stir in flour, then gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
3.Add American melt cheese and Buffalo or Habanero Ranch dry rub; stir until smooth.
4.Fold in cheddar and macaroni and serve, or broil briefly with extra cheese on top.