Spicy Hot Chicken Legs
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.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
5 g
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Cholesterol
159 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
41 g
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Saturated Fat
15 g
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Sodium
1025 mg
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Sugar
2 g
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Fat
56 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Arrange the chicken drumsticks in the base of a slow cooker. Distribute the cubed butter evenly over the chicken. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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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)
03 Step
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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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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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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.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.2/ 5 ( 382 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
Maida Schulistpagac
Nov 30, 2024So easy to make, even on a busy weeknight.
Hertha Flatley
Apr 19, 2024Baking them at the end made them perfectly crispy!
Reina Kuhlman
Feb 7, 2024The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy.
Charity Glover
Mar 16, 2023My kids devoured these! Will definitely make again.
Lolita Stanton
Sep 15, 2022I added a little brown sugar for some sweetness, and it was amazing!
Dawson Cummerata
Jul 24, 2022These were a hit at our party! Everyone loved the spice level.