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Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Wings
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Wings

Tender Buffalo wings made in the slow cooker, then finished in the oven for a crisp, sticky surface. Serve with creamy ranch dressing.

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260 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Chicken wings & seasoning

    • 3.3 lb Chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Paprika
    • ½ tsp Black pepper
    • ½ tsp Garlic powder

  • Buffalo sauce

    • about 0.4 cup Hot sauce (Frank's-style)
    • 2.6 oz Butter
    • 1 tbsp Honey (optional)
    • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • Ranch dressing

    • about 0.8 cup Crème fraîche
    • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
    • 1 tsp Dried dill
    • ½ tsp Garlic powder
    • ½ tsp Onion powder
    • 1 tsp Lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slow cook the wings

    1. Mix the salt and spices, then toss the wings in the seasoning.
    2. Place the wings in the slow cooker.
    3. Cook for 3–4 hours on LOW, until very tender.
    240 min
  2. 2

    Make the Buffalo sauce

    1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
    2. Stir in the hot sauce, honey and Worcestershire sauce.
    5 min
    Pot
  3. 3

    Finish in the oven

    1. Place the tender wings on a baking sheet.
    2. Brush with Buffalo sauce.
    3. Bake at 225°C for 8–12 minutes until crisp and sticky.
    12 min
    225°C
  4. 4

    Make the ranch dressing

    1. Stir all ingredients together in a bowl.
    2. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice if needed.
    5 min
    Bowl

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

780kcal

Protein

55g

Fat

58g

Carbs

12g

Serving Size

450g

Dietary

Allergens

MælkÆg

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with ranch dip and vegetable sticks.

Side Pairings

  • • French fries.

Dessert Pairings

  • • Ice cream.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Can be frozen without the ranch dressing.

Reheating

  • • Oven: Reheat at low heat and finish briefly under the broiler for crispness if desired.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Pat the wings dry before seasoning for a crisper oven finish.

Cooking

  • • The oven finish is essential for a crisp texture.

Serving

  • • Serve immediately after the oven finish for the best result.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add extra cayenne to the sauce for more heat.

Health

  • Use light crème fraîche in the ranch for a lighter version.

Method

  • It can also simmer on the hob for 40 minutes

Toppings

  • Fresh parsley or scallions.

Author

C

Camilla

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Camilla