Crock Pot Chicken Wings

5 from 2 votes

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!

Prep Time15

Cook Time2 30

Total Time2 45

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 535kcal

Author: Ryan Allen

Equipment

My Favorite Slow-Cooker
Slow-Cooker Liners

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.

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