This easy 3 ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe smothers your chicken legs in a finger licking amazing sauce!
With so few ingredients, you know you’ve discovered one super easy chicken dinner to serve up this week.
I know you’ll also love these tantalizing Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks!
Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Give your ordinary drumsticks some serious kick with this easy to make 3-ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe!
Keashia writes: "One of my husband's favorite dishes that I make."
The spicy Buffalo sauce combined with ranch seasoning creates a rich and sassy sauce.
Plus… it’s so EASY that it almost seems magical!
Just make sure you’ve got plenty of napkins on hand.
These spicy chicken drumsticks will tempt and tease your tastebuds. You may even find yourself licking your fingers for every last bit of sauce you can find.
I certainly did!
These buffalo chicken drumsticks make an ideal weeknight dinner entree, are great for your next casual Party, and don’t forget about game day!
This is one easy recipe you really need to try!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks Ingredients
It takes just 3 simple ingredients to make the BEST Buffalo Drumsticks!
Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…
- Chicken Drumsticks
- Buffalo Sauce
- Ranch Seasoning – packet or homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart crockpot to get the job done.
How Long Do Drumsticks Need To Be Cooked For?
When cooking drumsticks in your slow cooker, you’ll want to set your crockpot at temperature setting specified in the recipe card below.
Then cook for a total of around 3 hours and 30 minutes, or until done.
After cooking, I drain the juices before adding in the sauce.
Then I finish cooking the drumsticks with the sauce.
This will make sure your finished drumsticks come served with as rich, thick and tasty a sauce as possible.
How To Make Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks
It’s actually SO easy to prepare these tempting chicken drumsticks in your slow cooker.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. You’ll just place your raw uncooked drumsticks in your 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot.
2. Then set your Crock Pot temp and cook per the instructions in the recipe.
3. Once your chicken is done, drain the juices.
4. Then add your sauce and continue cooking until done!
Easy peasy!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks
Create the ultimate dinner feast when you serve up some of these tasty sides with your buffalo ranch chicken drumsticks…
- Tater Tots
- Seasoning Potato Wedges
- Potato Chips
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns
- Homemade Cornbread Muffins with butter
- BBQ Beans
- Creamy Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
- Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
- Green Salad
- Rudy’s Copycat Creamed Corn
Buffalo Ranch Variations
If you love the warm, tingling Buffalo flavor perfectly paired with ranch seasoning as much as I do… you are in the right place.
Here are even more tasty buffalo ranch recipe variations I know you’re gonna love…
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumstick Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks 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!
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 How To Regrow Green Onions Inside!) ENJOY!!
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Marcy says
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.
Heidi says
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! 🙂
Joe Haney says
We had this for the first time tonight, awesome. Bringing this to a tailgate in two weeks.
Heidi says
So glad to hear you liked them, Joe! Aren’t they just packed with flavor? And I agree… perfect for your tailgate menu!
D says
Does the skin get crispy?
Heidi says
Hi D ~ no… the skin does not get crispy. 😉
Kimberley says
I was in a hurry and scatterbrain mama accidently put the hot sauce in at the beginning. Is that bad?
Heidi says
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. 🙂
Sharaye says
I’m sooo tempted to try this but what would be a good side dish ???
Heidi says
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… 😉
https://thefrugalgirls.com/ultimate-potato-side-dish-recipes
Lauren says
Making this for dinner tonight… Wondered what y’all think I should make with it? In kinda drawing a blank! HELP!
Chris says
I’m thinking mac n cheese
Laura says
My 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
So glad to hear you are all loving it, Laura! 🙂
isa says
Is it a must to use “franks wing sauce” is it okay to use a different wing sauce??
Taylor says
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 😊😊
Heidi says
Yay ~ so glad you loved it, Taylor! The tenderloins sound like a delicious addition, too! 😉
Meghan says
Could I maybe do this on low for 6 hours?
Heidi says
Hi Meghan ~ absolutely! All crockpots vary slightly, so just keep an eye on them to see when they’re done. ENJOY! 😉
Misty says
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?
Heidi says
Hi Misty ~ I would remove the juices and add the sauce for the last hour or so. Hope that helps! 😉
Olivia says
will be trying this tomorrow for my husbands football get together
What do you recommend pairing it with?
Heidi says
Hi Olivia ~ you can find many more fun Game Day Recipes here: https://thefrugalgirls.com/game-day-recipes ENJOY! 😉
Debra says
Going to try with boneless ribs! Buffalo sauce will give the ribs a great taste!!
Lecrisha says
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!!!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks for the sweet comment, Lecrisha! Enjoy the recipes!! 😉
Jessica says
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?
Heidi says
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!
Michael says
I want to try this recipe but I wonder do u put any liquid in the crockpot before you cook the chicken?
Heidi says
Hi Michael ~ nothing else is required… the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. Hope that helps! 😉
Bree says
The 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
Drumsticks already in crockpot! Really looking forward to having this, my prego butt has been craving ANYTHING with buffalo wing sauce!
Heidi says
Haha… hope they satisfy your craving, Hillary! 😉
Chelsi says
I think I am going to do this using wings instead. My dad a d brother will love it.
Heidi says
I’ve done this with wings, too… and it’s just as delicious!
Kat says
Making these tonight…love using my crockpot in this 100 degree weather.
Kat says
And to follow up–my husband inhaled this meal. 🙂 Thank you for a great and easy recipe!
Heidi says
Aww ~ so glad your husband loved the drumsticks, Kat! I agree… crockpots in the summer are a life saver! 😉