Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings

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Discover the secret to irresistible Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings – tender, flavorful, and made effortlessly in your crockpot. Try them today! These Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings are fall off the bone tender and a great option for any party or dinner. They’re easy to make and perfect for any crowd. Plus, they’re sure to be a hit with your friends and family!

Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings

What you need to make Honey Buffalo Wings:

WINGS:

4 lbs. Chicken Wings (uncooked)

2 Tbsp. Cornstarch

2 Tbsp. Mustard + 1/4 Cup Water

RUB SEASONING:

2 Tbsp, Brown Sugar

1 ½ Tsp. Salt

1 Tsp. Pepper

1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1 Tsp. Onion Powder

1 Tsp. Smoked Paprika

1 Tsp. Ground Cumin

1 Tsp. Chili Powder

HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE:

¾ Cup Hot Sauce (we use Frank’s Original)

5 Tbsp. Butter (divided) 

½ Cup Honey

1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

How to Make Honey Buffalo Wings in the Slow Cooker:

1. In a small bowl, mix the rub seasoning ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined.  

2. Coat the wings with the mustard then place them in a pre-greased Crockpot. Then sprinkle the rub seasoning on the wings using your hands to massage it into the chicken on both sides.  

Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings
Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings

3. In a measuring cup, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter, then add the honey and mix them together (this will help the honey come out of the measuring cup easier). In a small mixing bowl, add the honey butter, and hot sauce and brown sugar and whisk them together thoroughly.  Pour the buffalo sauce over wings. 

4. Then place 3 Tbsp. of butter on top of the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or on LOW for 3-4 hours (be sure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees).

Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings
Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings
Honey Buffalo Wings

5. Place the chicken on a foil lined baking sheet. Then in a measuring cup make a slurry with 2 tablespoons of Cornstarch and ¼ Cup of water. Add in 1/2 cup of the chicken juice from the crockpot and mix it together. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the liquid cool a couple of minutes to thicken, then brush wings with sauce.

 

6. Place the wings in the broiler for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to get a little crispy. Then remove and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Honey Buffalo Wings
Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings

7. Place the wings in the broiler for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to get a little crispy then remove and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings

What to serve with Honey Buffalo Wings Recipe:

Serve them with Ranch, Blue Cheese or your favorite dressing.

Celery sticks compliment the wings as well. 

Can you make this recipe with other types of chicken?

Yes, this honey buffalo sauce is great for all chicken. You can make this with chicken legs, thighs or breasts.

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Mouthwatering Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings

Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings

If you are a fan of chicken wings, then you need to make this recipe. These are the best Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Wings ever! Wait until you try them! They’re easy to make and perfect for any party.

  • Author: cookingwithshotgunred
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: dinner
  • Method: crockpot, slow cooker
  • Cuisine: chicken

Ingredients

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WINGS:

4 lbs. Chicken Wings (uncooked)

2 Tbsp. Cornstarch + 1/4 Cup Water

2 Tbsp. Mustard

Seasoning:

2 Tbsp, Brown Sugar

1 1/2 Tsp. Salt

1 Tsp. Pepper

1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1 Tsp. Onion Powder

1 Tsp. Smoked Paprika

1 Tsp. Ground Cumin

1 Tsp. Chili Powder

HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE:

3/4 Cup Hot Sauce (we use Frank’s Original)

5 Tbsp. Butter (divided)

1/2 Cup Honey

1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix the rub seasoning ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined.  
  2. Coat the wings with the mustard then place them in a pre-greased crockpot. Then sprinkle the rub seasoning on the wings using your hands to massage it into the chicken on both sides.  
  3. In a measuring cup, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter, then add the honey and mix them together (this will help the honey come out of the measuring cup easier). In a small mixing bowl, add the honey butter, and hot sauce and brown sugar and whisk them together thoroughly.  Pour the buffalo sauce over wings. 
  4. Then place 3 Tbsp. of butter on top of the chicken. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or on LOW for 3-4 hours (be sure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees).
  5. Place the chicken on a foil lined baking sheet. Then in a measuring cup make a slurry with 2 tablespoons of Cornstarch and ¼ Cup of water. Add in 1/2 cup of the chicken juice from the crockpot and mix it together. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the liquid cool a couple of minutes to thicken, then Brush wings with sauce. 
  6. Place the wings in the broiler for 4 to 5 minutes until they start to get a little crispy. Then remove and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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