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…
- Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Ranch Meatballs
- Buffalo Ranch Veggie and Chip Dip
- Crockpot Cheesy Cauliflower
- Homemade Buffalo Mac and Cheese
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Thighs
- Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken
- Buffalo Ranch Pork Chops
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!!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Could I maybe do this on low for 6 hours?
Hi Meghan ~ absolutely! All crockpots vary slightly, so just keep an eye on them to see when they’re done. ENJOY! 😉
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?
Hi Misty ~ I would remove the juices and add the sauce for the last hour or so. Hope that helps! 😉
will be trying this tomorrow for my husbands football get together
What do you recommend pairing it with?
Hi Olivia ~ you can find many more fun Game Day Recipes here: https://thefrugalgirls.com/game-day-recipes ENJOY! 😉
Going to try with boneless ribs! Buffalo sauce will give the ribs a great taste!!
That sounds like a delicious idea!
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!!!
Aww ~ thanks for the sweet comment, Lecrisha! Enjoy the recipes!! 😉
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?
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!
I want to try this recipe but I wonder do u put any liquid in the crockpot before you cook the chicken?
Hi Michael ~ nothing else is required… the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. Hope that helps! 😉
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! (:
They really are such a cinch to make!
Drumsticks already in crockpot! Really looking forward to having this, my prego butt has been craving ANYTHING with buffalo wing sauce!
Haha… hope they satisfy your craving, Hillary! 😉
I think I am going to do this using wings instead. My dad a d brother will love it.
I’ve done this with wings, too… and it’s just as delicious!
Making these tonight…love using my crockpot in this 100 degree weather.
And to follow up–my husband inhaled this meal. 🙂 Thank you for a great and easy recipe!
Aww ~ so glad your husband loved the drumsticks, Kat! I agree… crockpots in the summer are a life saver! 😉