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Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks

by Sarah Olson on June 4, 2018 | Updated November 28, 2021 29 Comments

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks

Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks are a spicy dinner that I can’t get enough of!

If you love chicken drumsticks, also try my Bang Bang Chicken Drumsticks or my Pineapple Barbecue Drumsticks recipes.

cooked drumsticks in a slow cooker in buffalo sauce with chives on top.

Buffalo wings are one of my top 10 favorite foods and probably always will be. This recipe uses skinless drumsticks mostly because I don’t have to worry about browning the skin and it keeps the sauce from getting greasy. I add a touch of cayenne for more heat and also minced garlic.

raw drumsticks on a yellow plate

Taking the skin off the drumsticks takes a bit of work, but once you get the rhythm down it’s no problem. I start by pulling the skin down, then when it gets too tough to pull, I grab the skin with a paper towel. Some were too tough even with that trick and I had to cut the skin off with a knife.

skin taken off drumsticks on a yellow plate.
buffalo sauce being pour into a measuring cup over drumsticks in the slow cooker

I serve these Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks with mashed potatoes and corn. A drizzle of ranch dressing would be great over the chicken too.

cooked drumsticks in a slow cooker with corn and mashed potatoes on the side.

More buffalo recipes to try in your slow cooker:

  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken (shredded)
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken 15 Bean Soup
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Pork Ribs

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drumsticks in buffalo ranch sauce in slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks

5 from 9 votes
Drumsticks with buffalo and ranch flavors.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs. chicken drumsticks
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 oz. Ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup Frank’s Red Hot
  • 1/4 cup salted butter melted
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Instructions:

  • Remove the skin from the drumsticks. I do this by pulling the skin as far down as I can, then when I can pull any further I grab onto the skin with a paper towel and the skin usually comes right off. I did have to cut the skin off of a few.
  • Place the chicken into the slow cooker. Sprinkle over the garlic, cayenne, pepper, and ranch dressing mix. Pour over the Frank’s Red Hot and the melted butter. Stir. 
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 1881mg | Potassium: 692mg | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.7mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    1. Ryan Farley says

      November 28, 2021 at 9:02 am

      Is cooking on low for 8 hours okay?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 28, 2021 at 1:19 pm

        Yes, though the meat may be too tender and be falling off the bones.

        Reply
    2. Joe says

      September 29, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      I’m going to make these Sunday and I like my wings really crispy . If I remove them from crock pot after 4hrs could I broil them in oven ? And of yes how long do you suggest? Thank you

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      • Sarah Olson says

        September 29, 2020 at 3:01 pm

        Hi Joe,

        It depends on how close you have your rack to the broiler. I usually stick them in for around 5 minutes. I keep the oven open so I can keep an eye on them.

        Reply
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