Name: Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 230 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup Frank's Red Hot pepper sauce; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 pounds chicken wings

Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings are the perfect appetizer for game days, potlucks or the holidays, your guests will love how easy this recipe is with just 4 ingredients.

If you’re getting ready for the big game and need some tasty snacks to serve your guests, try making some delicious Queso Dip, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Bean Dip, and savory, delicious Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings. They’re so flavorful, moist, and fall off the bone tender that you may want to serve them every day.

SLOW COOKER BUFFALO WINGS

If you’re a fan of Buffalo Chicken Wings and really want to serve up a big batch of them for your game day party but you’ve got a million and one things to get done before your guests arrive, don’t worry, this recipe is for you. This easy Crockpot Buffalo Wings recipe is great for busy days because you can set them up on low heat in the morning and by the time you’re ready to eat they’ll be the perfect blend of moist and crisp. They’ve got a long cooking time, which is great for setting up the slow cooker chicken wings, leaving them on low heat, and going about your day.

Also, if you love hot sauce and are using the Super Bowl as an excuse to break out the buffalo sauce, you’re in luck: since you’re making your own buffalo sauce from scratch, you can customize it to be as hot as you’d like, although if you make them super hot I’d recommend serving them with a side of ranch dressing to help deal with the pain. This buffalo wing sauce is yummy and flavorful, which makes it perfect not just on wings. You may want to break out a small bowl to dip your celery sticks, carrots, or even chips into. I have to admit, my personal favorite thing to serve Buffalo Sauce on are crispy, delicious hot wings.

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If you loved this slow cooker sticky chicken wing recipe and need some more delicious game day treats, check out my Appetizer Recipes for more ideas.

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER BUFFALO WINGS

Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan and whisk it together until combined and bubbling.
Place chicken in the slow cooker and pour the buffalo sauce over the top.
Cook wings in slow cooker on low for 4-5 hours.

VARIATIONS ON CROCKPOT BUFFALO WINGS

Spices: You can customize your sauce to match your cravings. Try adding garlic powder, brown sugar, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, or any other spice blend you choose. Just remember to start with a small amount and add more to taste: it’s easier to add more and heartbreaking to have to throw away a ruined meal.
Sauces: You can use this same Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings recipe for other flavors, just switch out the sauce. Try cooking the wings and then adding Blue Cheese Dressing, or letting them marinate in BBQ sauce all day.

TIPS FOR MAKING SLOW COOKER BUFFALO WINGS

Always leave the crockpot on low heat when leaving it for long periods of time, and set it on a heat resistant surface to avoid a fire hazard.
Don’t use frozen buffalo wings because it will introduce too much water into the recipe.
Don’t use whole chicken wings, they aren’t the same thing.
If you cut up your own chicken wings, discard the tips.

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HOW LONG ARE SLOW COOKER BUFFALO WINGS GOOD?

Serve: Don’t leave out your Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings at room temperature for longer than 2 hours.
Store: To store your Buffalo Wings, wrap them in plastic wrap or put them in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days.
Freeze: You can keep your Buffalo Wings in the freezer for up to 3 months before you should throw them out and make some more. Also, be sure to let your Buffalo Wings completely cool down to room temperature before you put them in the fridge or freezer.

WHEN ARE SLOW COOKER BUFFALO WINGS SAFE TO EAT?

According to the USDA’s website, when the internal temperature of the chicken wings reaches 165 degrees F (73.8 degrees C,) they are safe to eat. Always check the chicken wings at the thickest part to make sure that you get an accurate temperature reading. These easy crockpot Chicken Wings are fairly low maintenance, but it’s always good to keep an eye on the temperature.

Close up of Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings in black crockpot

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