These delicious Crockpot Chicken Wings are so incredibly simple to make and can be done in any flavor you want! Make them for a party, a backyard BBQ, or game day! They are sure to steal the show.
Chicken wings are one of my favorite recipes to make for a party – especially game day! These slow cooker chicken wing recipe is so easy to make and is perfect for a party. You will love this simple recipe.
I love a slow cooker recipe and this one was awesome! The wings turned out delicious. I used bbq sauce and the spices are the perfect combination.
How to Make Wings in the Crock Pot
The biggest thing I like about this recipe is how easy it is to make. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe including all measurements.
- Add the chicken rub. Whether you use fresh, thawed, or frozen wings, rub them liberally with chicken rub. Then add them to the slow cooker and cover them in your favorite wing sauce.
- Cook the wings. Cook on low for three hours for fresh or thawed wings, or two and a half hours on high for frozen wings.
- Bake the chicken wings. If you want to crisp the skins (this is optional), pop the chicken wings in a hot oven for 10 minutes. Then pour sauce from the crock pot back over them or just throw them back in the slow cooker to keep warm.
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Chicken Rub
You can use fresh or frozen wings, and start by rubbing them down with my Chicken Rub. I will be honest with you, this step is optional. However, I think it adds so much great flavor to the chicken and is a nice addition to this recipe without overpowering the sauce.
Chicken Rub
Different Sauces for Crock Pot Chicken Wings
Besides how quick these are to make, my other favorite thing about them is how versatile they are. You can enjoy them with any sauce you like! I love to make them with my homemade buffalo sauce. If you don’t like buffalo sauce, they would also be delicious with BBQ sauce, teriyaki sauce, or your favorite store-bought sauce.
Buffalo Sauce
Fresh or Frozen Chicken Wings
Using frozen chicken wings for this crock pot recipe makes it even more convenient and something you could do for a last-minute dinner. If you use frozen wings, you don’t need to thaw them first. They can go right into your slow cooker frozen. Here are the cooking times depending on whether you use fresh chicken wings from your butcher or frozen chicken wings.
- Cook the fresh wings for three hours on low.
- Cook frozen wings for two and a half hours on high.
Other Ways to Cook Chicken Wings
While making chicken wings in the crockpot is a great hands-off method, here are a few other ways you can make them.
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings are ready in under 30 minutes.
- My Old Bay Chicken Wings are a crispy baked chicken wing recipe that you are bound to love.
- Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings are another delicious flavor of chicken wings you will adore.
- Crispy Baked Chicken Wings are baked to perfection in your oven.
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
Storing and Reheating Leftover Wings
Store any leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat in the air fryer or oven until heated through.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Chicken Wings
I love to serve these wings with my homemade ranch dressing and my blue cheese dressing for dipping sauces. When I’m making a lot of recipes to feed a crowd, I love to have at least one that I can make ahead or that I can set and forget. These come together so fast and then cook on their own, they are great for parties.
If you decide to make these amazing Crockpot Wings or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know!
Crockpot Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings fresh or frozen (1360.78)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces buffalo sauce or your favorite wing sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, kosher salt, paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Rub the chicken (even if frozen) liberally with the spices.3 pounds chicken wings, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Spray the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken that has been well rubbed with seasoning. Pour desired flavor of wing sauce over it.12 ounces buffalo sauce
- For fresh chicken cook on low for 3 hours. For frozen chicken cook on high for 2.5 hours.
- Once done cooking, remove the chicken with tongs. Transfer to a wire rack that is placed on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes (optional).
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ralph Donald says
Do you think it would work with sweet chili sauce
I think that would be delicious!
Catherine Dickey says
Can you use thighs instead of wind or both in this recipe?
Hi Catherine! Do you mean drumettes? A lot of times stores sell drumettes and wings together and that will absolutely work with this.
Cece M. says
I love a slow cooker recipe and this one was awesome! The wings turned out delicious. I used bbq sauce and the spices are the perfect combination.
I’m so happy to hear you liked it!
Tania van der Heiden says
Looks and sounds yum. Would it work using chicken fillets instead of chicken wings?
You can for sure, but I would really watch the cooking time. Without bones they could easily get dried out.
Patti says
Thanks again, Lisa
Always look forward to seeing your emails.
Health and best wishes to you and your family!
Thank you so much Patti!
NellaVentura says
Love your recipes, thank you so much
You’re welcome!
Dawn says
I love chicken wings but these are the best.
I’m so glad that you like them!
Dawn says
Best wings I’ve ever eaten and my husband agrees too. I had 4 lbs of frozen party wings. I put all the seasonings in the crockpot but I added one half more. Meaning it called for 2 tablespoons I put in 3 ect.. I did not put the BBQ sauce in it and I cooked on low for 5 hours (it may have been done sooner but we were out and my crockpot went to warm mode). When we got home.i put them on a cookie sheet and put the BBQ sauce on them and broiled them for 5 minutes. So tender and amazing taste the rub definately compliment the BBQ sauce.
I’m so glad that you liked them!