Crock Pot Buffalo Wings (Easy Recipe)
Crock Pot Buffalo Wings make the best appetizer, and you only need 4 ingredients to make a batch. Sticky, saucy, and oh so snackable!
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken wings fresh or frozen (See Notes)
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce I use Franks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- MAKE SAUCE: Add 1 cup buffalo wing sauce, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 6 tablespoons honey to a 5-quart slow cooker. Stir until combined.
- ADD WINGS: Add 4 pounds chicken wings and stir until the wings are evenly coated in the sauce.
- SLOW COOK: Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the wings are tender and fully cooked.
- PREP FOR BROIL: Remove the wings from the slow cooker and place them on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spoon some of the sauce from the slow cooker over the wings.
- BROIL: Set the oven to broil. Broil the wings for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and lightly caramelized. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- SERVE: Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
Fresh vs Frozen: Frozen wings work great with the longer cook time listed. If using fresh wings, cook for 3 to 4 hours on low or 1 to 2 hours on high.
Thicker Sauce Option: For a thicker, stickier sauce, transfer the sauce to a saucepan and boil for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced. Brush over wings before broiling.
Layered Sauce Tip: For extra saucy wings, brush with sauce, broil for 1 minute, remove and recoat, then broil again. Repeat until caramelized.
Cornstarch Shortcut: Instead of broiling, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or in an air fryer until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 460cal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1347mg | Sugar: 17g | Fiber: 0.04g | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg