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Last Updated on January 18, 2026

6. Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks

You won't need to worry about leftovers with this crockpot meal because I guarantee they'll be gone! For this reason, I like to make these for parties, and they're always a hit. Yes, they're messy, but totally worth it.

The perfect game day appetizer…

Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks

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• Author: Listotic
• Prep Time: 10 Minutes
• Cook Time: 3.5 Hours
• Total Time: About 4 Hours

Ingredients

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• 10 thawed chicken drumsticks
• 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning
• 1 (12 ounce bottle) buffalo wing sauce

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Instructions

1. Place about 10 thawed drumsticks in your crockpot, cover, and cook on HIGH for about 3 hours.
2. After 3 hours, remove the chicken juices from your crockpot.
3. In a bowl, mix together 1 (12 ounce bottle) of buffalo wing sauce and 1 (1 ounce) packet of ranch seasoning.
4. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
5. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes (or until done).

Notes

You can also cook the chicken on LOW for about 6 hours.

If you are making this as a meal, serve them with potato salad, celery, and carrot sticks with ranch.

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