Awesome Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings

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These crockpot wings were gone in five minutes when I made them for a Super Bowl party! Super easy to make in the slow cooker and then crisp up in the oven. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Submitted by amylrowe
Updated on October 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

  • ½ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 (4 pound) frozen chicken wing sections, thawed

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Combine 1 bottle hot pepper sauce, 1/2 cup butter, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. Place chicken wings into slow cooker and pour sauce mixture over wings.

    an overhead shot of chicken wings combined with hot sauce in a slow cooker

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  4. Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low; cook for 1 hour more.

  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease several baking sheets.

  6. Spread wings onto prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven until wings are crisp and browned, about 30 minutes.

    an overhead shot of chicken wings laid out on a baking sheet

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  7. Meanwhile, melt 1/2 cup butter with 1 bottle hot sauce in a small saucepan and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Brush sauce onto wings just before serving.

    looking down at a plate of slow cooker buffalo wings with a side of dipping sauce
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Editor's Note:

The cook time has been reduced based on review feedback. The original recipe called for 2 hours on High, then reduce heat to Low and cook for 2 hours more.

534 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

386 Calories
34g Fat
4g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 386
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 18g 89%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 2472mg 107%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 64mg 71%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 285mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.