Description
Buffalo Ranch Crockpot Chicken Wings are a delicious blend of tangy buffalo sauce and zesty ranch seasoning, slow-cooked until tender and then crisped under the broiler to perfection. This recipe delivers flavorful, juicy wings that fall off the bone with a spicy, buttery glaze, perfect for game day or any gathering.
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
- 4 tablespoons butter (cubed)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the fresh chicken wings into the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread for even cooking.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the wing sauce, ranch seasoning mix, and brown sugar until thoroughly combined, creating a flavorful buffalo ranch sauce.
- Add sauce and butter: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken wings in the slow cooker. Distribute the cubed butter evenly on top to add richness and help tenderize the wings during cooking.
- Slow cook the wings: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or until the wings are tender and the meat starts to fall off the bone.
- Prepare for broiling: While the wings cook, line a baking sheet with foil and set aside for easy cleanup.
- Transfer and baste: Once the slow cooker time is complete, transfer the wings carefully onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a pastry brush to coat the wings evenly with the excess sauce left in the slow cooker for enhanced flavor.
- Broil to crisp: Place the baking sheet under the broiler for about 2 minutes, then baste the wings again with more sauce. Continue broiling for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to achieve a golden, crisp finish without burning.
- Serve: Remove the wings from the oven and serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing, along with celery and carrot sticks for a perfect appetizer or party dish.
Notes
- Combining buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning gives these wings a unique and delicious flavor that’s both tangy and spicy.
- Slow cooking makes the wings incredibly tender, while broiling crisps and caramelizes the outside for the perfect texture contrast.
- Keep a close eye on the wings while broiling as broilers vary and wings can burn quickly.
- Serve with traditional accompaniments like ranch or blue cheese dressing and fresh vegetable sticks for a complete snack or meal.
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
