Crock Pot Chicken Wings
Learn how to make irresistibly tender and flavorful Crock Pot Chicken Wings that are perfect for game day gatherings or any casual get-together. With a homemade buffalo sauce that's both tangy and spicy, these wings will be a crowd-pleaser every time!
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 4 lbs chicken wings (fresh, not frozen)
Buffalo Sauce
- 1½ cups Frank's hot sauce
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Add chicken wings to the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot.
- Add butter, garlic powder, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper in a medium pot. Heat sauce over medium heat until the sauce starts to boil, whisking occasionally. Turn down the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Allow sauce to cool for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk egg yolk, water, and cornstarch. Then vigorously whisk egg slurry into the sauce and continue to whisk for 2 minutes.
- Reserve ½ cup of sauce for later. Pour the remaining buffalo sauce onto the chicken wings.
- Cover and cook on high for 2½ hours or low for 3-4 hours. Make sure that the chicken reaches 165℉ internal temperature.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Then using tongs, place the chicken wings onto the baking sheet. Then brush the wings with reserved sauce. You may need to warm up the sauce due to the butter thickening in the sauce.
- Set the oven to broil and Broil for 3-5 minutes or until crisped and slightly browned.
- Serve with blue cheese, ranch, carrot sticks and celery.
Notes
- I advise against using frozen wings because as they thaw out, they tend to dilute the sauce. However, if you choose to cook them from a frozen state, it is recommended to cook them on high for 3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours. I also highly recommend rinsing and them them drain in a strainer for 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 31gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 1722mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 854IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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