Best 6 Slow Cooked Cranberry Hot Wings Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary experience with our delectable Slow-Cooked Cranberry Hot Wings, a dish that artfully blends sweet and savory flavors. These succulent chicken wings are lovingly coated in a tantalizing cranberry sauce, infusing them with a vibrant red hue and a delightful tang. Perfectly balancing the sweetness of the cranberries, a sprinkle of brown sugar adds a touch of caramelized goodness, while a hint of cayenne pepper and garlic powder ignites a subtle warmth that lingers on the palate. But that's not all; this culinary journey offers two additional variations to satisfy every taste bud. For those seeking a bolder experience, the Spicy Chipotle Cranberry Hot Wings pack a punch with the addition of chipotle peppers, delivering an extra kick of heat that dances on the tongue. And for those who prefer a classic taste, the Traditional Hot Wings remain a timeless favorite, coated in a classic hot sauce that delivers a satisfyingly spicy kick. No matter your preference, these Slow-Cooked Cranberry Hot Wings are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY HOT WINGS



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Chicken wings get special treatment from cranberry sauce, a little citrus and a touch of hot sauce in this no-fuss recipe. The wings are a tangy way to heat up a winter night. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 2h50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce, cubed
2 tablespoons ground mustard
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 pounds chicken wings
Blue cheese salad dressing and celery sticks

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 45 minutes or until cranberry sauce is melted., Meanwhile, cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. Place wings on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, turning occasionally., Transfer wings to slow cooker; toss to coat. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until tender. Serve with dressing and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37 mg cholesterol, Sodium 159 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 12 g protein.

CRANBERRY SWEET HOT WINGS BY NOREEN



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Sweet, tangy, moist and tender these are fantastic chicken wings. They're perfect for a potluck, game night or a tailgate. Just make sure to have lots of napkins!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can(s) cranberry sauce, jellied
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1/2 c orange juice (not fresh squeezed)
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
2 tsp garlic powder
1 clove garlic, grated or chopped
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp dried onion
4-10 Tbsp mild to medium using Texas Pete's Buffalo sauce. If using Franks hot sauce you must taste after additions. Hot sauce tends to be stronger than Buffalo sauce.
1 optional: jalapeno pepper chopped
3-4 lb chicken wings

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the slow cooker (Crock Pot) to high heat. Heat broiler in oven to high. Note: You will cook in Crock Pot on low for 2 hours or high at 1-2 hours.
  • 2. Cut the tips off of chicken wings. Discard tips of wings. Cut the joint in half. Wings should be in 2 pieces per wing to cook. Set aside.
  • 3. In Crock Pot, put the cranberry sauce in 1st. Chop up the sauce until it is very mashed looking. Add all ingredients to Crock Pot except for the chicken. Stir and combine ingredients.
  • 4. Foil line a baking sheet. Place chicken on a baking sheet and broil the chicken in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until browned nicely. Turn after 5-10 minutes. It also helps get rid of some of the grease in it.
  • 5. Remove from oven place wings in Crock Pot. Stir and toss in the sauce. Check and stir once during cooking. If you stir too much the wings will fall apart. Cover and cook for 1-2 hours on high. 2 hours on low. Check on them. Although they taste great falling off the bone, they are hard to eat with your hands. LOL
  • 6. Remove chicken from Crock Pot to baking sheet again. Pour some of the sauce over the wings from the pot. Place under broiler to brown and make the sauce stick. Discard remaining sauce in the pot, or save for dipping. Keep warm in clean Crock Pot uncovered. Let the party begin!

SMOKY CRANBERRY CHICKEN WINGS



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Tart cranberry and zesty barbecue sauces quickly coat chicken wings for a finger-licking-good snack.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 3h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lb chicken wings
1 can (16 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup mesquite smoke marinade or hickory smoke barbecue sauce
1/3 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken wing at joints to make 3 pieces; discard tip. Cut off and discard excess skin.
  • In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Add chicken; stir to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil or cooking parchment paper; lightly spray foil or paper with cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken in pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until well browned and no longer pink in center. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat marinade to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Brush chicken with sauce halfway through baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

CRANBERRY GLAZED STICKY CHICKEN WINGS



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This surprising twist on sweet and sour wings is so good you'll be tempted to eat them right after glazing-but the final broil in the oven is worth it. If you want to turn up the spice meter, add some of your favorite hot sauce to the glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield about 16 wings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds chicken wings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup Asian sweet chile sauce, such as Mae Ploy
3 scallions, chopped (save the greens from 1 scallion for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to high with an oven rack set about 4 inches from the heat source. Remove the tips of the wings and discard or save for making stock. Use kitchen shears or a knife to separate the wings at the joint.
  • Toss the chicken wings and vegetable oil on a baking sheet until well coated. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of pepper. Broil the wings until the skin starts to crisp and brown, about 12 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and flip the wings over. Broil the other side until crisp and golden brown, about 8 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, put the cranberries in a food processor and pulse until you have small pieces. Add them to a medium skillet with the sweet chili sauce and 3/4 cup water. Add all of the scallion whites and 2 of the scallion greens. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Strain into a medium bowl, pressing to get as much liquid through as possible. Return the liquid to the skillet and simmer until thick and shiny, like a glaze.
  • Remove the wings and check for doneness; if a knife inserted into the meat closest to the bone is no longer pink, it's done. Toss the wings in the sauce bowl until well coated, return to the baking sheet and broil until the glaze turns shiny and the skin has blistered spots of char, 1 to 3 minutes. Check the wings every minute at this stage to ensure the glaze does not burn. If your glaze is not sticking as well as you would like, apply the glaze with a pastry brush.
  • Sprinkle the remaining scallion greens over the top of the wings. Serve while hot.

CRANBERRY-JALAPENO DIPPING SAUCE WITH CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS



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Though wings feature most prominently in this recipe, the accompanying sweet, sour and spicy dipping sauce is the dish's star. Tart cranberries are simultaneously subdued and spiced up when cooked with sugar and jalapenos, becoming a sauce with just enough texture to coat crispy fried chicken wings. The dip is also great as a condiment for your holiday turkey or as a spread for a leftovers sandwich.

Provided by Cooking Channel

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for frying
2 small shallots, roughly chopped
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapenos and 1/4 cup brine, plus more jalapenos, sliced, for garnish
One 8-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed if frozen (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno brine
2 pounds chicken wings (about 8), split and wing tips removed
3/4 cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and chopped jalapenos, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is soft, about 2 minutes. Add the cranberries, sugar, 3/4 cup water and jalapeno brine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the cranberries have all burst, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor, and process until completely smooth. Season to taste with additional salt if needed. Pour into a serving dish, and cover with plastic wrap so it does not form a skin while you fry the chicken wings.
  • Fill a large Dutch oven halfway with oil, and heat to 375 degrees F.
  • Toss half the chicken wings with a large pinch of salt in a large bowl. Put the cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt in another large bowl. Add the wings to the cornstarch, and toss to completely coat. Shake off the excess cornstarch, and fry the chicken wings in the hot oil until light golden brown and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally. (It's OK if the temperature drops slightly, though not below 350 degrees F, as the chicken wings fry.) Transfer the fried wings to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to absorb any excess oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt. Let the oil return to 375 degrees F, then season, dredge and fry the remaining wings.
  • Garnish the dipping sauce with the sliced pickled jalapenos, and serve alongside the hot chicken wings. The sauce can be made a day ahead, refrigerated and rewarmed before serving; if it thickens overnight, thin it out with 1 to 2 tablespoons water.

AWESOME SLOW COOKER BUFFALO WINGS



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I made these wings for Super Bowl®; they were gone in five minutes and super-easy to make! Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Provided by amylrowe

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 (4 pound) frozen chicken wing sections, thawed
½ cup butter
1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

Steps:

  • Combine 1 bottle hot pepper sauce, 1/2 cup butter, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place chicken wings into slow cooker and pour sauce mixture over wings.
  • Cook on High for 2 hours. Reduce heat to Low; cook 2 hours more.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease several baking sheets.
  • Spread wings onto prepared baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until wings are crisp and browned, about 30 minutes.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter with 1 bottle hot sauce in a small saucepan and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Brush sauce onto wings just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 108.6 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 2472.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • To make the wings extra crispy, pat them dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the wings are cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also cook the wings in a Dutch oven over low heat for 2-3 hours.
  • For a spicier wing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the cranberry sauce.
  • Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

These slow-cooked cranberry hot wings are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or game day gatherings. The wings are cooked in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce that gives them a unique and flavorful taste. The slow cooker makes them easy to prepare, and they can be cooked ahead of time. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy recipe, give these slow-cooked cranberry hot wings a try.

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