Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Crockpot Buffalo Wings
Crockpot Buffalo Wings is made with chicken wings, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 255 min
- Total
- 260 min
- Original yield
- Serves 5
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Appetizers · Appetizers & snacks · Dinner
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cooking method
- Barbecue
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
3. Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Get to know the ingredients
chili powder
In the method: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
smoked paprika
In the method: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
ground black pepper
In the method: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 5. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon chili powderIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon smoked paprikaIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon onion powderIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 4 pounds chicken wings (fresh or frozen)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup hot sauce (I used Franks)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup melted butter
How to make it
0 of 6 steps completeMake room for Crockpot Buffalo Wings
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Then, brush with additional sauce from the bowl you mixed the wings in and serve hot.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the crockpot, oven, and baking sheet. Start with this step: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Then, brush with additional sauce from the bowl you mixed the wings in and serve hot.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Additional recipe notes
4 pounds of wings = about 20-24 wings
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.