Description
These Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are tender, flavorful, and easy to make. Slow-cooked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a crispy texture, they’re coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and topped with melted Parmesan cheese and fresh green onions for a delicious crowd-pleaser.
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
- Prepare the Wings: Place the chicken wings in the bottom of a slow cooker. Season the wings with sea salt and black pepper. Mix well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Make the Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl or saucepan, combine the melted butter and minced garlic. Optionally, melt the butter on the stove over low heat and sauté the garlic for about 1 minute before removing it from the heat for enhanced flavor.
- Coat the Chicken Wings: Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken wings in the slow cooker. Stir gently to evenly coat all the wings with the garlic butter sauce.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to High and cook the wings for 2.5 to 3 hours, or set to Low and cook for 5 to 6 hours. The wings should be tender and nearly falling off the bone when done.
- Crisp in the Oven: Toward the end of cooking, preheat your oven to Broil. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the pan. Broil for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Add Parmesan: Remove the wings from the oven and sprinkle generously with shredded Parmesan cheese. Return to the broiler for 1–2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and slightly browns.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the wings with fresh green onions or chives if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the flavorful garlic Parmesan wings.
Notes
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8 of the entire recipe, about 5 chicken wings.
- Flavor Variations: Customize with buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, teriyaki sauce, or dry seasonings like paprika or chili flakes for different flavor profiles.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftover wings in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze wings up to 3 months by first freezing them on a sheet pan to prevent sticking, then transferring to a freezer-safe bag.
- Meal Prep Tip: Slow cook the wings and refrigerate. Broil fresh when serving to maintain crispiness.
- Using Frozen Wings: Allow additional cooking time in the slow cooker if using frozen wings.
