By Becky Hardin
Updated May 16, 2025
Crock Pot Chicken Wings are my simple, stress-free method for delicious Buffalo wings every time. I’ll show you how easy it is to make Buffalo hot wings in a slow cooker with just a few ingredients and steps. Trust me, these crockpot wings are the ultimate Super Bowl or game day recipe you won’t want to miss!
Being able to make these easy chicken wings in my slow cooker has been a total game-changer. I just toss a few things together and allow the wings to cook up nice and juicy in the crockpot, then slather them with more Buffalo sauce! For extra crispiness, I broil them quickly in the oven to finish them off beautifully.
I love making Classic Buffalo Wings in my crockpot, but this recipe works just as well with a range of other wing sauces and seasonings. Simply swap in your favorite sauce and cook. You can’t beat these wings for a set-it-and-forget-it meal!
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- ▢ 1½ cups Buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade, plus more for brushing
- ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings fresh or frozen
- ▢ carrot and celery sticks for serving
- ▢ ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine Buffalo sauce, melted butter, and garlic. 1½ cups Buffalo sauce, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic
- Place the chicken wings in a 6qt slow cooker. Cover the chicken wings with the sauce mixture, tossing to combine. 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings
- Cook the wings on low heat for 3 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with olive oil spray (or brush with a thin layer of olive oil).
- Once the wings have reached 165°F, remove from the slow cooker and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler to high heat. Brush the wings with additional Buffalo sauce and broil for 4-5 minutes, until they’re lightly browned. Flip and brush the other side, then broil for another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve wings with celery, carrots, extra buffalo sauce, and your favorite dressing. carrot and celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing
Becky’s Tips
- If my Buffalo sauce is a little too hot, I add a bit of ranch into the mix before cooking the wings.
- If using frozen wings, defrost in the fridge beforehand.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Cook Chicken Wings in a Crockpot Step by Step
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1½ cups of Buffalo sauce, ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter, and 4 cloves of minced garlic.
Add ingredients to the crockpot: Place 4 pounds of bone-in, skin-on chicken wings in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover the chicken wings with the Buffalo sauce mixture, tossing to combine.
Cook: Cook the wings on low heat for 3 hours. When almost finished, line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with olive oil spray (or brush with a thin layer of olive oil).
Prep: Once the wings have reached 165°F, remove from the slow cooker and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Preheat the broiler to high heat. Then brush the wings with additional Buffalo sauce.
Broil : Broil for 4-5 minutes, until they’re lightly browned. Flip and brush the other side, then broil for another 4-5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy: Serve crockpot wings with celery, carrots, extra buffalo sauce, and your favorite dipping sauce!
How to Store
Store Crock Pot Chicken Wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Serving Suggestions
These Crock Pot wings are always the star of the show at my game day parties, served with celery and carrot sticks, and plenty of dipping sauces. Ranch is my favorite. But I’ve been known to serve these wings up for dinner too, usually with a side of crispy French Fries , a fast and easy Coleslaw , creamy Ranch Potato Salad , or my favorite Parker House Rolls .
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups Buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade, plus more for brushing
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted (½ stick)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings fresh or frozen
- carrot and celery sticks for serving
- ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine Buffalo sauce, melted butter, and garlic. 1½ cups Buffalo sauce, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic
- Place the chicken wings in a 6qt slow cooker. Cover the chicken wings with the sauce mixture, tossing to combine. 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings
- Cook the wings on low heat for 3 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray the foil with olive oil spray (or brush with a thin layer of olive oil).
- Once the wings have reached 165°F, remove from the slow cooker and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler to high heat. Brush the wings with additional Buffalo sauce and broil for 4-5 minutes, until they’re lightly browned. Flip and brush the other side, then broil for another 4-5 minutes.
- Serve wings with celery, carrots, extra buffalo sauce, and your favorite dressing. carrot and celery sticks, ranch or blue cheese dressing
Video
Notes
- If my Buffalo sauce is a little too hot, I add a bit of ranch into the mix before cooking the wings.
- If using frozen wings, defrost in the fridge beforehand.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
