Description
Buffalo Ranch Crockpot Chicken Wings are a perfect blend of tangy buffalo sauce and zesty ranch seasoning, slow-cooked to tender perfection and finished under the broiler for a crispy, caramelized exterior. These wings are flavorful, juicy, and an easy crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2-3 pounds chicken wings (fresh, not frozen)
Sauce and Seasoning
- 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 Wings: Place the chicken wings into the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly for even cooking.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Frank’s Wing Sauce, ranch seasoning mix, and brown sugar until well combined, creating a tangy, spicy sauce.
- Add Sauce and Butter: Pour the sauce mixture over the wings in the slow cooker, then distribute the cubed butter on top for richness and flavor infusion during cooking.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours until the wings are tender and the meat easily pulls away from the bones.
- Prepare for Broiling: While the wings cook, line a baking sheet with foil and set aside to prepare for the final crispy step.
- Transfer and Brush: Once cooking is complete, transfer the wings carefully to the foil-lined baking sheet. Use a pastry brush to coat the wings generously with the excess sauce left in the slow cooker.
- Broil for Crispiness: Place the wings under the broiler for about 2 minutes, then baste them with additional sauce from the slow cooker. Continue broiling for another 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and crisp. Watch closely to avoid burning, as broiler heat can vary.
- Serve: Serve the crispy buffalo ranch wings hot, accompanied by ranch or blue cheese dressing, and crunchy celery and carrot sticks for a classic wing experience.
Notes
- Buffalo Ranch Crockpot Chicken Wings combine the best of buffalo and ranch flavors in one rich sauce.
- Slow cooking ensures the meat becomes tender and falls right off the bone.
- Broiling after slow cooking creates a crispy, caramelized exterior that adds texture and flavor.
- Adjust broiling time based on your oven’s strength to prevent burning.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces and fresh vegetables to balance the rich flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wing (approximately 85g)
- 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: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
