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Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe! {3 Ingredients}

May 12, 2014 By Heidi 38 Comments

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This easy Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe smothers your chicken legs in a finger licking amazing sauce!

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Legs - just 3-ingredients from TheFrugalGirls.com

Give your ordinary drumsticks some serious kick with this easy to make 3-ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe! The spicy Buffalo sauce combined with ranch seasoning creates a rich and sassy sauce. Ā Yum!

Just make sure you’ve got plenty of napkins on hand. Ā These spicy chicken drumsticks will tempt and tease your tastebuds. Ā You may even find yourself licking your fingers for every last bit of sauce you can find. Ā I certainly did!

These buffalo chicken drumsticks make an ideal weeknight dinner entree, are great for your next casual Party, and don’t forget aboutĀ game day! Ā This is one Game Day Recipe you really need to try!

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Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe:

Raquel writes: “Easy and yum.”

Jamie writes: “So delicious!”

Kimberly writes: “Love it.”

Summer writes: “Fun and easy dinner.”

Hope writes: “An easy and tasty favorite.”

Nicole writes: “Liked it for ease and taste!”

Keashia writes: “One of my husband’s favorite dishes that I make.”

Michele writes: “Hubby loved it!”

Geneva writes: “Perfect for game nights.”

Liz writes: “Great flavor. Put drumsticks in the oven on broil first and again at the end and it gave them a bit of a crispier skin. Would definitely make again.”

Katrina writes: “Great! We broil them at the end a bit to make them crispier.”

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Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Legs Recipe!

This easy Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe smothers your chicken legs in a finger licking amazing sauce!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time3 hrs 35 mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds Chicken Drumsticks fresh or thawed
  • 12 ounces Frank’s Buffalo Red Hot Wings Sauce {1 bottle}
  • 1 ounce Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix packet or 3 tablespoons Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix

Instructions

  • Place Drumsticks in Crockpot.
  • Cover with lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
  • After 3 hours, remove juices from crockpot.
  • In small mixing bowl, combine Ranch Packet and Buffalo Sauce and stir well.
  • Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover, and cook for 30 minutes more, or until done.
  • Optional: Garnish with chopped Green Onions. {see tips for Growing Green Onions Again & Again!} ENJOY!!

What You’ll Need To Make This Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Legs Recipe:

5 – 6 quart Crock Pot

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Comments

  1. Marcy says

    April 8, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    Can one use boneless chicken thighs instead of the drumsticks ?
    Would the cooking time change?
    The ranch buffalo drumstick recipe is what I’m referring to.
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      May 25, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      Hi Marcy ~ absolutely… 6 – 8 fresh {or thawed} boneless chicken thighs can be substituted for the drumsticks. The cook time is usually pretty similar, but just keep an eye on them. If using larger thighs you may need to lengthen the time a bit. ENJOY! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Joe Haney says

    November 3, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    We had this for the first time tonight, awesome. Bringing this to a tailgate in two weeks.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 16, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      So glad to hear you liked them, Joe! Aren’t they just packed with flavor? And I agree… perfect for your tailgate menu!

      Reply
  3. D says

    September 18, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    Does the skin get crispy?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      September 19, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      Hi D ~ no… the skin does not get crispy. šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  4. Kimberley says

    February 7, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    I was in a hurry and scatterbrain mama accidently put the hot sauce in at the beginning. Is that bad?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      February 9, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Hi Kimberley ~ that will still work, it will just result in a much more watered-down sauce. I like to toss out the juices to keep the sauce more flavorful and thick, but adding it at the beginning will work, too. šŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Sharaye says

    November 23, 2015 at 7:00 am

    I’m sooo tempted to try this but what would be a good side dish ???

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      December 14, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Hi Sharaye ~ potatoes are a delicious side dish with these drumsticks… check out this BIG List of Yummy Potato Side Dishes and pick your favorite… šŸ˜‰

      https://thefrugalgirls.com/ultimate-potato-side-dish-recipes

      Reply
  6. Lauren says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:39 am

    Making this for dinner tonight… Wondered what y’all think I should make with it? In kinda drawing a blank! HELP!

    Reply
    • Chris says

      February 2, 2018 at 10:53 am

      I’m thinking mac n cheese

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    August 11, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    My roommates and i love this recipe! I am making it for the second time right now. 30 mins left on the crock pot!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 11, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      So glad to hear you are all loving it, Laura! šŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. isa says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Is it a must to use “franks wing sauce” is it okay to use a different wing sauce??

    Reply
  9. Taylor says

    April 12, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    just had these for dinner ! doubled the recipe and used wings and breast tenderloins instead and it was delicious! I will never cook wings a different way again 😊😊

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      April 15, 2015 at 8:49 am

      Yay ~ so glad you loved it, Taylor! The tenderloins sound like a delicious addition, too! šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  10. Meghan says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Could I maybe do this on low for 6 hours?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 28, 2014 at 9:04 am

      Hi Meghan ~ absolutely! All crockpots vary slightly, so just keep an eye on them to see when they’re done. ENJOY! šŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Misty says

        October 29, 2014 at 5:36 pm

        If you cook them on low, when do you recommend adding the ranch packet/buffalo sauce mixture? And would you still cook it an extra 30 minutes?

        Reply
        • Heidi says

          October 29, 2014 at 6:28 pm

          Hi Misty ~ I would remove the juices and add the sauce for the last hour or so. Hope that helps! šŸ˜‰

          Reply
  11. Olivia says

    October 18, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    will be trying this tomorrow for my husbands football get together
    What do you recommend pairing it with?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 18, 2014 at 8:30 pm

      Hi Olivia ~ you can find many more fun Game Day Recipes here: https://thefrugalgirls.com/game-day-recipes ENJOY! šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  12. Debra says

    September 26, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    Going to try with boneless ribs! Buffalo sauce will give the ribs a great taste!!

    Reply
  13. Lecrisha says

    September 21, 2014 at 7:09 am

    I just found you on Pinterest. I’ve always been a huge crockpot user but have been stuck always doing the same recipes. Im so excited to find your recipes. They’re short and sweet and look delicious! I already have 2 on my menu for this week!!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      October 1, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Aww ~ thanks for the sweet comment, Lecrisha! Enjoy the recipes!! šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  14. Jessica says

    August 31, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Maybe I’m just a newbie, but do you put the drumsticks in anything while they cook in the crockpot for three hours? Water? Anything? Or just toss em in?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 31, 2014 at 9:44 am

      Hi Jessica ~ you’ll just toss the drumsticks inn ~ nothing else is required… the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  15. Michael says

    August 24, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I want to try this recipe but I wonder do u put any liquid in the crockpot before you cook the chicken?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 24, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Hi Michael ~ nothing else is required… the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. Hope that helps! šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  16. Bree says

    August 12, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    The drumsticks are in the crockpot now. This is so quick and easy! I’m hoping these turn out great. Me and fiancĆ© love anything with buffalo sauce! (:

    Reply
  17. Hillary says

    August 7, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Drumsticks already in crockpot! Really looking forward to having this, my prego butt has been craving ANYTHING with buffalo wing sauce!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 7, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      Haha… hope they satisfy your craving, Hillary! šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  18. Chelsi says

    August 3, 2014 at 9:09 am

    I think I am going to do this using wings instead. My dad a d brother will love it.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      August 7, 2014 at 1:23 pm

      I’ve done this with wings, too… and it’s just as delicious!

      Reply
  19. Kat says

    July 24, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Making these tonight…love using my crockpot in this 100 degree weather.

    Reply
    • Kat says

      July 25, 2014 at 7:23 am

      And to follow up–my husband inhaled this meal. šŸ™‚ Thank you for a great and easy recipe!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 30, 2014 at 9:43 am

        Aww ~ so glad your husband loved the drumsticks, Kat! I agree… crockpots in the summer are a life saver! šŸ˜‰

        Reply

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