Ingredients and Weight:
- Chicken wings - 5 pounds (2.27 kg)
- Buffalo Wing Sauce - 1 bottle (12 oz or 355 ml)
- Butter - 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Hot pepper flakes - 1 tablespoon (or more for a spicier taste)
- Salt and pepper - to season
- Onion - 1 large, chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 4-6 hours (slow cooker)
- Total: 4 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken wings, buffalo wing sauce, butter, hot pepper flakes, salt, pepper, onion and garlic.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and flavorful.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes, such as blue cheese or ranch dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.)
- Calories: Approximately 500-600 per serving (based on 8 servings)
- Fat: 30-40g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g
- Protein: 30-40g
Dish Characteristics:
- The dish is slow cooked, resulting in incredibly tender and juicy chicken wings.
- The buffalo wing sauce gives the dish a spicy and flavorful taste that is popular among Americans.
- It is easy to customize the dish by adjusting the amount of sauce and hot pepper flakes to suit different tastes.
User Comments:
- "The best buffalo wings I have ever had! The slow cooking method made the meat so tender and juicy."
- "I love the spicy taste of these wings. The sauce is perfect!"
- "This is a great dish to make for a party. Everyone loved the buffalo wings!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use a slow cooker with a tight-fitting lid to prevent evaporation of the sauce.
- Adjust the amount of hot pepper flakes to suit your desired level of spiciness.
- Serve with plenty of napkins as the sauce may be messy!