Being able to make these easy chicken wings in my slow cooker has been a total game changer. I just toss a few things together and allow the wings to cook up nice and juicy in the Crockpot, then slather them with more buffalo sauce! For extra crispiness, I broil them quickly in the oven and it really finishes them off beautifully.
Ingredients for Crockpot Buffalo Wings
Chicken Wings: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken wing pieces for this slow cooker recipe. Buffalo Sauce: Use your favorite buffalo or wing sauce. Butter: Use unsalted butter fully melted, to add richness to the sauce. Garlic: Minced garlic adds just a bit of a flavor kick.
Tips for Success
If my buffalo sauce is a little too hot, I add a bit of ranch into the mix before cooking the wings. I love making classic buffalo wings in my Crockpot, but this recipe works just as well with a range of other wing sauces and seasonings. Simply swap in your favorite sauce and cook! If you want to use frozen chicken wings, I highly recommend defrosting them in the fridge ahead of time for best results.
How to Store and Reheat
Store Crock pot chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Serving Suggestions
These Crock Pot wings are always the star of the show at my game day parties, served with celery and carrots sticks, and plenty of dipping sauces (ranch is my favorite for these hot wings). But I’ve been known to serve these up for dinner too, usually served with French fries, coleslaw or ranch potato salad, or my favorite Parker House rolls.
How to Cook Chicken Wings in a Crockpot Step by Step
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1½ cups of Buffalo sauce, ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Add Ingredients to the Crockpot: Place 4 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken wings in a 6 quart slow cooker. Cover the chicken wings with the buffalo sauce mixture, tossing to combine. Cook: Cook the wings on low heat for 3 hours. When almost finished, line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with olive oil spray (or brush with a thin layer of olive oil). Prep: Once the wings have reached 165°F, remove from the slow cooker and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Preheat the broiler to high heat. Then brush the wings with additional Buffalo sauce. Broil and Serve: Broil for 4-5 minutes, until they’re lightly browned. Flip and brush the other side, then broil for another 4-5 minutes. Serve Crockpot wings with celery, carrots, extra buffalo sauce, and your favorite dipping sauce!
