Best 5 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Wings Recipes

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Slow-cooker chicken wings are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The wings are cooked in a flavorful sauce in a slow cooker, resulting in tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone. With minimal preparation and cleanup, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether you prefer them crispy or fall-off-the-bone tender, there are endless variations of slow-cooker chicken wings recipes to suit your taste preferences.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN WINGS



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The key to these super flavorful, tender wings is cooking them low and slow in a sticky-sweet Chinese-style BBQ sauce. A quick trip under the broiler gives them a crispy char -- just like at your favorite wing joint.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds chicken wings, split
Kosher salt
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the chicken wings in a 6-quart slow cooker and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Mix together the honey, hoisin, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger and five-spice powder in a small bowl or measuring cup. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss to mix. Cover and cook on high, stirring occasionally, until the wings are cooked through and tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Transfer the wings to the baking sheet using tongs or a slotted spoon. Drizzle about 1/2 cup of the sauce over the wings; discard any remaining sauce. Broil, flipping the wing halfway through, until golden, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the scallions and serve warm.

EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WINGS



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Chicken wings slow cooked with a spicy tangy sauce mixture which includes chili sauce, chili powder lemon juice and molasses!

Provided by sal

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 5h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ½ pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle chile sauce
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon salsa
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Place chicken in slow cooker. In a medium bowl combine the chile sauce, lemon juice, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cook in slow cooker on Medium Low setting for 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 720.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

AWESOME SLOW COOKER BUFFALO WINGS



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I made these wings for Super Bowl®; they were gone in five minutes and super-easy to make! Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Provided by amylrowe

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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®)

Steps:

  • 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 2 hours. Reduce heat to Low; cook 2 hours more.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease several baking sheets.
  • Spread wings onto prepared baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until wings are crisp and browned, about 30 minutes.
  • 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 Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 108.6 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 2472.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CROCK POT CHICKEN WINGS



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Slow Cooker Chicken Wings are the perfect game day snack! Tender, fall off the bone and are loaded with flavor, serve these with carrots and celery sticks and cooling ranch dressing.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Snack

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds chicken wings (fresh or frozen)
1 ½ cups Buffalo sauce (plus additional for finishing)
¼ cup brown sugar
½ onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
Carrot Sticks
Celery Sticks
Litehouse Homestyle Ranch Dressing and Dip
Chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine Buffalo wing sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Place wings in a 6qt slow cooker and cover with Buffalo wing sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Cook on high for 2 ½ - 3 hours for FROZEN wings or on low 3 hours for FRESH wings.
  • Once cooked and wings have reached 165°F, remove from the slow cooker and place on a foil lined pan (discard liquid).
  • Preheat broiler to high. Brush with additional Buffalo sauce and broil until lightly browned/crisp about 5 minutes per side.
  • Serve with celery, carrots, extra buffalo sauce and Litehouse Homestyle Ranch for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 1471 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER STICKY CHICKEN WINGS



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My neighbor once shared these slow-cooker sticky chicken wings with me at a potluck, and they have been a family favorite ever since. —Jo Vanderwolf, Lillooet, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h20m

Yield about 40 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds chicken wings
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup soy sauce
6 green onions, chopped, divided
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Place remaining wing pieces in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in barbecue sauce, soy sauce and 1/4 cup chopped green onions. Cook, covered, on high 3-4 hours or until tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken wings: Fresh, plump chicken wings are best for slow cooking. Avoid wings that are frozen or have been sitting in the refrigerator for too long.
  • Dry the chicken wings before cooking: Pat the wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help the wings to brown and crisp up in the slow cooker.
  • Season the chicken wings liberally: Use a variety of spices and seasonings to flavor the wings. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and cumin.
  • Cook the chicken wings on low heat: Slow cooking the wings on low heat will help to keep them moist and tender. Cook the wings for at least 6 hours, or until they are cooked through.
  • Baste the chicken wings occasionally: Basting the wings with the cooking juices will help to keep them moist and flavorful. Baste the wings every hour or so.
  • Serve the chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and barbecue sauce are all popular dipping sauces for chicken wings.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker chicken wings are an easy and delicious appetizer or main course. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give slow cooker chicken wings a try.

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