Crock Pot Hot Wings Recipe

Close-up of a buffalo chicken wing, cooked to perfection in a Crock Pot, dipped in a white sauce, surrounded by carrot sticks. In the background, a bowl of orange dipping sauce and greens complete this delicious scene of hot wings heaven.

Crock Pot Hot Wings Recipe

Savor the flavor of these Crock Pot Hot Wings; perfectly seasoned, slow-cooked to perfection, and crisped under the broiler for the ultimate taste and texture.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10

Servings:

Calories: 287kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

4 pounds chicken wings
1 cup buffalo sauce
cooking spray
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine salt, black pepper, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to make the spice mix
Place the fresh chicken wings in a large bowl and toss them until they're evenly coated with the spice mix. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the wings to a freezer bag, then refrigerate them overnight to marinate.
The next day, transfer the marinated raw chicken wings to the slow cooker, add buffalo sauce to it and combine. Cook covered on low for 3-4 hours. Be sure not to overcook the wings; they should be tender but not falling apart.
Preheat your oven's broiler. While the broiler is heating, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Using tongs, transfer the cooked wings from the slow cooker to the prepared wire rack. They should be in a single layer. Brush them with buffalo sauce and then give the wings a quick broil for 5 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
Note: Check the wings frequently during broiling to prevent burning
Once the crockpot chicken wings are crispy and golden brown, remove them from the oven and toss or brush them again with buffalo sauce. Serve the bone-tender hot wings with your favorite choice of accompaniments such as blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, carrot sticks, celery sticks, or a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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Notes

Marinate Overnight: For maximum flavor, marinate the wings overnight to allow the spices to penetrate the wings.

Use a Meat Thermometer: Ensure the wings are cooked to perfection by using a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F.

Broil for Crispiness: Broiling the wings after slow cooking adds a crispy texture to the exterior, mimicking the traditional fried wings.

Line the Baking Sheet: To make cleanup easier, line the baking sheet with aluminum foil before broiling the wings.

Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking rack to ensure even browning and crisping.

Adjust Spice Level: Customize the spice level of the wings by adjusting the amount of buffalo sauce.

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