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Crockpot chicken wings with ranch dipping sauce and celery sticks on a plate.
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Crockpot Wings Recipe (Buffalo Style)

Crock Pot Chicken Wings tossed in a delicious spicy Buffalo sauce are the ultimate recipe for the Super Bowl or any time of year.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Broil Time10 minutes
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

  • cups Buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade, plus more for brushing
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings fresh or frozen
  • carrot and celery sticks for serving
  • ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine Buffalo sauce, melted butter, and garlic.
    1½ cups Buffalo sauce, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic
    how to make crockpot chicken wings
  • Place the chicken wings in a 6qt slow cooker. Cover the chicken wings with the sauce mixture, tossing to combine.
    4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings
    how to make crockpot chicken wings
  • Cook the wings on low heat for 3 hours.
    Crockpot chicken wings cooking.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with olive oil spray (or brush with a thin layer of olive oil).
  • Once the wings have reached 165°F, remove from the slow cooker and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
    how to make crockpot chicken wings
  • Preheat the broiler to high heat. Brush the wings with additional Buffalo sauce and broil for 4-5 minutes, until they’re lightly browned. Flip and brush the other side, then broil for another 4-5 minutes.
    how to make crockpot chicken wings
  • Serve wings with celery, carrots, extra buffalo sauce, and your favorite dressing.
    carrot and celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing
    Crockpot chicken wings with ranch dipping sauce and celery sticks on a plate.

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Notes

  • If my Buffalo sauce is a little too hot, I add a bit of ranch into the mix before cooking the wings.
  • If using frozen wings, defrost in the fridge beforehand.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1960mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg