How to Make Awesome Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buffalo wings are a classic American game day snack that have been enjoyed since the 1960s. They are typically deep-fried and then coated in a spicy, tangy sauce made with hot sauce and butter. While the original recipe is delicious, it can be a bit time-consuming and messy to make. That's where the slow cooker comes in!

Slow cooker buffalo wings are a fantastic alternative to the traditional deep-fried version. Not only are they easier to prepare, but they also come out incredibly te...

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Ingredients

  • 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®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • 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.
  • Place chicken wings into slow cooker and pour sauce mixture over wings.
  • Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low; cook for 1 hour more.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease several baking sheets.
  • Spread wings onto prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven until wings are crisp and browned, about 30 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    386 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 109mg
    • Sodium: 2472mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 64mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 285mg