Fried Chicken Wings

Crock Pot chicken wings eliminate the mess and oil of deep fried chicken wings while creating the perfect game day snack!

Using a slow cooker means these Buffalo wings come out perfectly tender, fall off the bone and are loaded with flavor!

Served up with carrots and celery sticks and cooling ranch dressing, these will be the first thing gone at your party!

How long does it take to cook chicken wings in a crock pot?

Chicken wings take a bit longer to cook in a Crock Pot than they would if you were to deep fry them, but you will end up with the most tender wings. These chicken wings take about 2.5-3 hours on high (cooked from frozen) making them perfect to put into the slow cooker before your guests arrive.

Can you cook frozen chicken wings in a slow cooker?

The short answer is yes, a slow cooker is an easy and great way to cook chicken wings from frozen!   I almost always cook them from frozen (but you can use fresh in this recipe as well).

Ingredients:

5 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG, or Accent flavor enhancer, optional)
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 cups all-purpose flour

1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

Directions:

Season the chicken wings on both sides by sprinkling with seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and MSG. You could lay it all out on a big plastic bag for easier clean up. Coat each piece with a thin layer of mustard. You may use a basting brush or your fingers.
Put the flour into a plastic bag, add the chicken, and shake to coat. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep heavy skillet to 350 degrees F.

When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels, and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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