Spicy, savory, tangy and all round addictive, these Crockpot Chicken Wings are coated in a dry rub then covered in an easy homemade buffalo sauce. All cooked to perfection in the slow cooker!
Buffalo Wings
Get ready for game day with these tender and spicy Buffalo Wings! Bone in chicken wings cooked to perfection in the crockpot, steeped in the most delicious mix of spices. The perfect party appetizer, you can easily rustle up a big batch these golden beauties – no fuss, all yum!
Looking for more game day appetizers? Why not also try my BBQ Chicken Nachos and my Instant Pot Chicken Tacos.
Why You’ll Love this Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe:
- Juicy Chicken: The crockpot serves up melt in the mouth chicken wings that fall off the bone.
- A Delicious Dry Rub: Made with brown sugar, garlic and a host of other spices.
- Buffalo Sauce: An easy and flavor packed buffalo sauce, utterly addictive!
The perfect crowd pleaser, these flavor packed wings will satisfy kids and adults alike!
How to Make Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Wings
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Coat your chicken with the spice rub ingredients.
- Combine all the Buffalo sauce ingredients in a small pan.
- Toss the wings in the buffalo sauce.
- Cook in the crockpot on high for 2-3 times.
Yes, you can. This will definitely save on cost, but it will add a bit of prep time. You will need to cut apart the drumette, wingette, and wing tip portions. Be sure to discard the wing tips.
Yes, you can. However, the wings may take a few minutes longer to cook, and they may also produce excess liquid. You will want drain off excess liquid and brush with more buffalo sauce before broiling. I recommend allowing the wings to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using them to avoid these extra steps.
Sometimes, there is excess liquid in the crockpot as the wings cook, especially if you’re using frozen wings. If your wings seem a bit soggy, place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes, until crispy, flipping halfway, then baste with more sauce.
Crockpot chicken wings means no need for deep frying and no greasy mess!
Storage Instructions
Store leftover Buffalo chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
Freeze Buffalo chicken wings in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow wings to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Crockpot Wing Variations
There are endless ways to customize these wings. Try these variations:
- Plain: Omit the Buffalo sauce and keep the spice rub for lightly-spiced wings that can be tossed or dipped in any sauce.
- Hot Honey: Drizzle the finished wings in hot honey for a sweet and spicy kick.
- BBQ: Swap the Buffalo sauce for your favorite brand of barbecue sauce.
- Chili: Swap the Buffalo sauce for chili sauce or sriracha.
- Teriyaki: Swap the Buffalo sauce for your favorite brand of teriyaki sauce.
- Chick Fil A: Dip plain wings in store-bought or homemade Chick Fil A sauce for a smoky sweet kick.
Tips for Great Buffalo Wings
- Use unsalted butter and garlic powder (rather than garlic salt) in this recipe to avoid making your wings too salty.
- You can swap the Buffalo sauce recipe for your favorite store-bought Buffalo sauce to save time. Use 1½-2 cups of sauce.
- To make these wings gluten free, use Lea & Perrins or another certified gluten free brand of Worcestershire sauce.
- For the crispiest wings, broil them for 5-10 minutes after they’re finished cooking in the crockpot. Be sure to flip once halfway through and baste with more sauce.
These lip smacking Crockpot Buffalo wings are the perfect go to when you want a crowd pleasing appetizer or game day snack! The slow cooker brings out all those classic buffalo sauce spices and gives the tender chicken wings those savory, tangy and spicy flavors we all love!
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
For the Spice Rub
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings
For the Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For Serving
- Celery sticks optional
- Ranch dressing optional
Equipment
Instructions
- Spray crockpot interior with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the spice rub ingredients. Add in the chicken wings and toss until they are evenly coated. Place the wings into the crockpot.1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, 1½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings
- In a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine all the Buffalo sauce ingredients and cook until the mixture simmers, whisking often. Pour the buffalo sauce over the wings and toss to coat.1 cup hot sauce, ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours, until the wings are tender. If possible, stir 1-2 times to ensure the wings are evenly coated in sauce as they cook. Serve with celery sticks and ranch, if desired.Celery sticks, Ranch dressing
Notes
- You can also cook these wings on low for 4-5 hours.
- Use unsalted butter and garlic powder (rather than garlic salt) in this recipe to avoid making your wings too salty.
- You can swap the Buffalo sauce recipe for your favorite store-bought Buffalo sauce to save time. Use 1½-2 cups of sauce.
- To make these wings gluten free, use Lea & Perrins or another certified gluten free brand of Worcestershire sauce.
- For the crispiest wings, broil them for 5-10 minutes after they’re finished cooking in the crockpot. Be sure to flip once halfway through and baste with more sauce.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
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