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Buffalo Ranch Crockpot Chicken Wings Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Buffalo Ranch Crockpot Chicken Wings are tender, juicy wings slow-cooked in a flavorful blend of buffalo wing sauce, ranch seasoning, and brown sugar, then finished under the broiler for a crispy, caramelized exterior. Perfectly balanced with spicy, tangy, and zesty flavors, these wings are ideal for game day or casual gatherings, served alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing with crunchy carrots and celery sticks.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Wings

  • 2-3 pounds chicken wings (fresh, not frozen)

Sauce

  • 1 cup Frank’s Wing Sauce (or your favorite brand)
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (one packet)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Additional

  • 4 tablespoons butter (cubed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Place the fresh chicken wings into the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce, ranch seasoning mix, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the chicken wings in the slow cooker.
  4. Add butter: Scatter the cubed butter on top of the wings to add richness and help thicken the sauce while cooking.
  5. Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until the wings are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bones.
  6. Prepare for broiling: While the wings are cooking, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set it aside for easy cleanup and to catch drippings.
  7. Broil the wings: Transfer the cooked wings carefully onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a pastry brush to coat them with the excess sauce from the slow cooker for extra flavor and moisture.
  8. Crisp under the broiler: Place the baking sheet under the oven broiler. Broil the wings for about 2 minutes, then baste again with additional sauce. Continue broiling for another 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to ensure the wings become golden and crispy without burning. Broiler intensities vary, so keep a close eye.
  9. Serve: Remove the wings from the oven and serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing, along with fresh carrots and celery sticks for a crunchy, refreshing contrast.

Notes

  • Buffalo ranch crockpot chicken wings combine buffalo sauce and ranch into one utterly delicious flavor combination.
  • Slow cooking makes the meat tender and fall-off-the-bone soft.
  • Broiling after slow cooking crisps and caramelizes the wings beautifully.
  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing, carrots, and celery for a complete snack or appetizer.
  • Keep an eye on the wings under the broiler to avoid burning as broiler strengths vary.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-5 wings)
  • Calories: 277 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 1722 mg
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 83 mg

Find it online: https://yummyhere.com/buffalo-ranch-crockpot-chicken-wings-recipe/