Crockpot-Cooked Spicy Wings
Crank up the heat and get ready for some mouthwatering game-day eats! In just 4 hours and 30 minutes, these deliciously tender hot wings will be yours for the taking. Here's the lowdown on this crave-worthy recipe that's perfect for impressing your friends during the big event or serving as a main dish for a hearty meal.
Yield: This recipe serves up 8 as an appetizer or 4 as a main course
Difficulty: Don't sweat it - this recipe is a breeze!
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (1 hour active)
Grab a slow cooker, because it's time to get cooking! You'll need the following ingredients:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 (5-ounce) bottle hot sauce
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
First off, melt the butter and combine it with all those tasty seasonings in your slow cooker. After that, toss in the chicken wings and let them marinate for 4 hours on high heat.
Once the wings are tender, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and arrange the wings in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Pop them in the oven for about 30 minutes, until they're golden brown and perfectly crispy.
While the wings are baking, transfer the cooking liquid from the slow cooker to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in some sugar and let it simmer until it thickens, which should take about 10 minutes. Once the wings are done, toss them in this yummy sauce before serving.
Pair these hot wings with one of our favorite cocktails, the Long Island Iced Tea, and you're all set for an unforgettable meal! Want to add a little crunch to your spread? Consider whipping up a crunchy salad to keep things cool and refreshing, such as a healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad, a vegan Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad, or a satisfying Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad. Whatever you choose, it's sure to complement these mouthwatering hot wings perfectly!
- The slow cooker recipe for hot wings, serving 8 as an appetizer or 4 as a main course, includes ingredients like unsalted butter, seasonings, soy sauce, hot sauce, chicken wings, and sugar for the sauce.
- Before baking, the tender chicken wings marinate for 4 hours in the seasoned butter mixture in the slow cooker.
- After baking for 30 minutes at 400°F (204°C), the hot wings are coated in a thickened sauce made from the cooking liquid, sugar, and a toss.
- To complete the meal, pair these hot wings with a refreshing salad like Buffalo Chicken Salad, vegan Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad, or Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad from Aussiedlerbote to complement the flavors perfectly.
