slow cooker essentials: wings with a yummy sauce

How To Make slow cooker essentials: wings with a yummy sauce

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  I always save the wing tips, freeze, then use them in soups and stocks.
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  You will need an Instant Pot, or slow cooker to make this recipe.
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  Frank’s tops my list of flavorful sauces to use on things like wings (it was the original sauce used in Buffalo, NY); however, if you cannot find it, here are a few others that I love: Valentina Salsa Picante Yellowbird Habanero Hot Sauce Crystal Hot Sauce Cholula
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  If your chicken wings are frozen, you can add about 30 minutes to the slow cooker time, or if you are using an Instant Pot, put all the ingredients into the pot, set to pressure cook for 3 – 4 minutes, release the pressure, and continue with the recipe. That will be just enough to unfreeze the wings and you will be ready to rock.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Add the sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
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  Bring up to a simmer, about 5 – 6 minutes
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  Add the wings to the slow cooker and pour the sauce over the top.
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  Close and cook on high for 2 – 2.5 hours, or on low for 3 – 4 hours.
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  The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165f (74c).
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  WHAT TO DO NEXT?
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  Well, in my opinion, you have three choices: You could deep-fat fry them for a few minutes. You could stick them under the broiler for about 2 – 3 minutes per side. Or, you could just stick them into a bowl and tuck in. Some folks like their wings to be crispy, so one of the first two options would be your choice; however, the third option works also (in other words, just eat them as they are). It just depends on your preference. FYI: I put mine under the broiler.
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  Once the wings are cooked, you can place the sauce into a saucepan, then boil until it reduces slightly (4 – 5) minutes and serve it on the side. Another popular dipping sauce might be a good ranch dressing (I have a few of those).
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve while hot with your favorite dipping sauces, or just eat them as is. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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