Spicy Hot Chicken Legs

Spicy Hot Chicken Legs
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.1K

Succulent chicken drumsticks, infused with fiery hot sauce and savory spices, slow-cooked to tender perfection. A delightfully easy and deeply flavorful meal, ideal for weeknights or casual gatherings. For an extra crispy finish, a brief stint in a hot oven elevates these drumsticks to irresistible heights.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Cholesterol
    159 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    41 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    1025 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    56 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Arrange the chicken drumsticks in the base of a slow cooker. Distribute the cubed butter evenly over the chicken. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the hot red pepper sauce over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated. Season generously with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on High heat for 3 hours, or until the chicken is exceptionally tender and easily pulls away from the bone. (3 hours)

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Recipe View Optional: For crispier chicken, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Transfer the cooked drumsticks to a baking sheet and bake for the final 30 minutes, or until the skin is beautifully caramelized and crispy. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve the spicy hot chicken legs immediately, accompanied by a generous helping of creamy blue cheese dressing for dipping or drizzling.

For an even deeper flavor, marinate the chicken drumsticks in the hot sauce and spices for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight) before placing them in the slow cooker.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your personal spice preference. Start with less and add more to taste after cooking.
If you don't have blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing or a cool yogurt-based dip also work well.
To make ahead, cook the chicken in the slow cooker, then refrigerate. Reheat in the oven for best results, or microwave if you're short on time.
Consider broiling the chicken for the last few minutes instead of baking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 382 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Maida Schulistpagac

    So easy to make, even on a busy weeknight.

  • Hertha Flatley

    Baking them at the end made them perfectly crispy!

  • Reina Kuhlman

    The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy.

  • Charity Glover

    My kids devoured these! Will definitely make again.

  • Lolita Stanton

    I added a little brown sugar for some sweetness, and it was amazing!

  • Dawson Cummerata

    These were a hit at our party! Everyone loved the spice level.

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