Slow Cooker Hot Wings

Name: Slow Cooker Hot Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8 servings as an hors d'oeuvre, 4 as a main dish
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

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8 servings as an hors d'oeuvre, 4 as a main dish Easy

Total: 4 hrs 30 mins Active: 15 mins

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Ingredients (10)

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

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Nutritional Information

Calories444
Fat34.04g
Saturated fat14.23g
Trans fat0.58g
Carbs3.62g
Fiber0.65g
Sugar1.36g
Protein30.83g
Cholesterol219.34mg
Sodium865.54mg
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Four hours in the slow cooker makes these hot wings beautifully tender; a further 30 minutes in a hot oven gets them crisp and brown. Serve these wings before the main event as a substantial game-day snack, or as the centerpiece of a meal, alongside a big crunchy salad to keep things cool.

We recommend serving with a strong cocktail, such as our Long Island Iced Tea.

by Chris Rochelle

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Tips for Wings and Chicken

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How to Store Wings

For wings, follow the same rules as any other type of poultry. Ensure that chicken remains in its original packaging (which should be vacuum-sealed or tightly-wrapped) to prevent its juices from leaking. Raw chicken can last for up to three days in the refrigerator.

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How to Freeze Wings

Thanks to being predominantly bone, frozen chicken wings have a particularly long shelf life. If stored properly, most can last up to nine months in the freezer. Fill a freezer bag halfway with chicken wings and rest the bag sideways to avoid the wings from touching. Once the wings are frozen, you can then turn the bag upright for optimal freezer storage space.

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How to Store Chicken

Raw or cooked chicken can be stored in a refrigerator for a few days, though it’s important to prevent raw chicken juices from leaking and contaminating other foods. Ensure that chicken remains in its original packaging (which should be vacuum-sealed or tightly-wrapped) until it is ready to be cooked.

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How to Freeze Chicken

While freezing will make your chicken less tender and juicy, it is the perfect way to store the family-sized pack you bought at Costco last weekend. Remove the chicken from its original packaging and rewrap it tightly using aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper. Double wrap if you are planning to store the chicken for more than two months. Ground chicken can last up to three months in the freezer, while chicken pieces can last up to nine.

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How to Thaw Chicken

You should never thaw chicken at room temperature, as it is highly susceptible to bacteria growth. Frozen chicken should either be thawed in the microwave, in the refrigerator, or in cold water (which should be changed every 30 minutes).

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Instructions

1Melt the butter and add it to the crock of your slow cooker along with the oregano, onion and garlic powders, soy sauce, tomato paste, liquid smoke, and hot sauce. Whisk everything together to form a sauce.
2Add the wings to the crock and stir to coat them with the sauce. Cover the crock and set the slow cooker to high. Cook for 4 hours.
3Just before the wings are done, heat the oven to 400°F and get out 2 baking sheets. With tongs, remove the wings from the slow cooker and arrange in a single layer on the baking sheets.
4Place the wings in the hot oven and bake until they’re browned and the top surface is crisp, about 30 minutes.
5While the wings are baking, transfer the cooking liquid from the slow cooker to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
6Remove the wings from the oven and transfer to a large bowl. Add the sauce and gently toss until the wings are evenly coated. Serve while hot.

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