This easy Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe will send your weeknight dinners over the top!
Give your ordinary ol’ drumsticks some serious kick with this easy 3-ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe!
These are perfect for a Delicious Dinner, Party, and of course need to make an appearance on Game Day!
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Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
- 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
- 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 for This Recipe:
Mixing Bowls
5 – 6 quart Crock Pot
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Tried the Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks?
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Marcy says
April 8, 2018 at 11:43 pmCan 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.
Heidi says
May 25, 2018 at 2:09 pmHi 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! 🙂
Joe Haney says
November 3, 2016 at 5:25 pmWe had this for the first time tonight, awesome. Bringing this to a tailgate in two weeks.
Heidi says
December 16, 2016 at 9:35 pmSo glad to hear you liked them, Joe! Aren’t they just packed with flavor? And I agree… perfect for your tailgate menu!
D says
September 18, 2016 at 5:16 pmDoes the skin get crispy?
Heidi says
September 19, 2016 at 1:01 pmHi D ~ no… the skin does not get crispy. 😉
Kimberley says
February 7, 2016 at 12:12 pmI was in a hurry and scatterbrain mama accidently put the hot sauce in at the beginning. Is that bad?
Heidi says
February 9, 2016 at 11:39 amHi 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. 🙂
Sharaye says
November 23, 2015 at 7:00 amI’m sooo tempted to try this but what would be a good side dish ???
Heidi says
December 14, 2015 at 4:28 pmHi Sharaye ~ potatoes are a delicious side dish with these drumsticks… check out this BIG List of Yummy Potato Side Dishes and pick your favorite… 😉
https://thefrugalgirls.com/ultimate-potato-side-dish-recipes
Lauren says
November 12, 2015 at 7:39 amMaking this for dinner tonight… Wondered what y’all think I should make with it? In kinda drawing a blank! HELP!
Chris says
February 2, 2018 at 10:53 amI’m thinking mac n cheese
Laura says
August 11, 2015 at 6:27 pmMy roommates and i love this recipe! I am making it for the second time right now. 30 mins left on the crock pot!
Heidi says
August 11, 2015 at 10:12 pmSo glad to hear you are all loving it, Laura! 🙂
isa says
June 5, 2015 at 10:03 pmIs it a must to use “franks wing sauce” is it okay to use a different wing sauce??
Taylor says
April 12, 2015 at 4:30 pmjust 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 😊😊
Heidi says
April 15, 2015 at 8:49 amYay ~ so glad you loved it, Taylor! The tenderloins sound like a delicious addition, too! 😉
Meghan says
October 28, 2014 at 8:32 amCould I maybe do this on low for 6 hours?
Heidi says
October 28, 2014 at 9:04 amHi Meghan ~ absolutely! All crockpots vary slightly, so just keep an eye on them to see when they’re done. ENJOY! 😉
Misty says
October 29, 2014 at 5:36 pmIf 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?
Heidi says
October 29, 2014 at 6:28 pmHi Misty ~ I would remove the juices and add the sauce for the last hour or so. Hope that helps! 😉
Olivia says
October 18, 2014 at 8:04 pmwill be trying this tomorrow for my husbands football get together
What do you recommend pairing it with?
Heidi says
October 18, 2014 at 8:30 pmHi Olivia ~ you can find many more fun Game Day Recipes here: https://thefrugalgirls.com/game-day-recipes ENJOY! 😉
Debra says
September 26, 2014 at 11:34 pmGoing to try with boneless ribs! Buffalo sauce will give the ribs a great taste!!
Lecrisha says
September 21, 2014 at 7:09 amI 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!!!
Heidi says
October 1, 2014 at 9:14 pmAww ~ thanks for the sweet comment, Lecrisha! Enjoy the recipes!! 😉
Jessica says
August 31, 2014 at 9:43 amMaybe 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?
Heidi says
August 31, 2014 at 9:44 amHi 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!
Michael says
August 24, 2014 at 8:38 amI want to try this recipe but I wonder do u put any liquid in the crockpot before you cook the chicken?
Heidi says
August 24, 2014 at 10:07 pmHi Michael ~ nothing else is required… the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. Hope that helps! 😉
Bree says
August 12, 2014 at 12:06 pmThe drumsticks are in the crockpot now. This is so quick and easy! I’m hoping these turn out great. Me and fiancé love anything with buffalo sauce! (:
Hillary says
August 7, 2014 at 1:07 pmDrumsticks already in crockpot! Really looking forward to having this, my prego butt has been craving ANYTHING with buffalo wing sauce!
Heidi says
August 7, 2014 at 1:23 pmHaha… hope they satisfy your craving, Hillary! 😉
Chelsi says
August 3, 2014 at 9:09 amI think I am going to do this using wings instead. My dad a d brother will love it.
Heidi says
August 7, 2014 at 1:23 pmI’ve done this with wings, too… and it’s just as delicious!
Kat says
July 24, 2014 at 1:08 pmMaking these tonight…love using my crockpot in this 100 degree weather.
Kat says
July 25, 2014 at 7:23 amAnd to follow up–my husband inhaled this meal. 🙂 Thank you for a great and easy recipe!
Heidi says
July 30, 2014 at 9:43 amAww ~ so glad your husband loved the drumsticks, Kat! I agree… crockpots in the summer are a life saver! 😉