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Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings recipe delivers tender, flavorful wings slow-cooked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a crispy, cheesy crust. Featuring a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with freshly shredded Parmesan and green onions, these wings are an irresistible appetizer or meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please any crowd.

Ingredients

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Wings

  • 4 lb Chicken wings (separated into flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Garlic Parmesan Sauce

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)

Garnish

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • Green onions or chives (optional; sliced thinly for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Wings: Place the chicken wings into the bottom of a slow cooker. Season evenly with sea salt and black pepper, tossing well to coat all pieces thoroughly.
  2. Make the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl or saucepan, combine melted butter with minced garlic. Optionally, melt the butter over low heat on the stove and sauté garlic for about 1 minute to enhance the flavor before removing from heat.
  3. Coat the Chicken Wings: Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the wings in the slow cooker. Stir to ensure each wing piece is fully coated with the savory sauce.
  4. Slow Cook: Set your slow cooker to High and cook the wings for 2.5 to 3 hours, or alternatively on Low for 5 to 6 hours. The wings should become tender and nearly falling off the bone when ready.
  5. Crisp in the Oven: Towards the end of slow cooking, preheat your oven’s broiler. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil greased well. Arrange the wings in a single layer and broil for 5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  6. Add Parmesan: Remove wings from the oven and generously sprinkle shredded Parmesan cheese over them. Return wings under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions or chives if desired. Serve the wings hot and enjoy the flavorful garlic Parmesan goodness!

Notes

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of the entire recipe, approximately 5 chicken wings.
  • Flavor Variations: Customize with buffalo, BBQ, or teriyaki sauce, or use dry seasonings like paprika or chili flakes for different tastes.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze cooked wings for up to 3 months. To prevent sticking, freeze wings first on a sheet pan, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
  • Meal Prep Tip: Cook wings fully in the slow cooker and refrigerate. Broil fresh before serving to crisp up.
  • Using Frozen Wings: Increase slow cooker time to accommodate frozen wings.

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/crock-pot-garlic-parmesan-chicken-wings-recipe/