Chicken wings. When you think about them, you probably picture yourself at a bar, feasting on wings slathered with buffalo sauce and enjoyed with bleu cheese dressing. Or maybe you prefer them fried. Either way, that's just the beginning of delicious possibilities.

But if don't have time for all the work that goes into cooking chicken wings, a slow cooker is a smart solution. By prepping your wings in a slow cooker, you let them get nice and tender over time while you handle other matters. Here are some of our favorite wing recipes that go above and beyond what you've ever tasted in a bar.

How to make Parmesan chicken wings
You've likely had chicken Parmesan before. But have you ever had Parmesan chicken wings? The trick here is to glaze your wings with honey for a hint of flavor that also gives the cheese something to stick to. Get the tutorial here.

How to make sticky barbecue chicken wings
Barbecue chicken wings aren't much different from what you get in a pub or sports bar. This one, however, is a revved up take on traditional wings' style. It takes only five ingredients, but they combine to create wings so tasty, you won't mind getting the sauce on your fingers. Get the tutorial here.

How to make spicy, seasoned-salt chicken wings
Hot wings are a staple, but sometimes they sacrifice flavor to try and pound you over the head with heat. This recipe doesn't do that. It has some nice heat from cayenne pepper, but not enough to overpower the taste of the dish. Get the tutorial here.

How to make buffalo bleu cheese chicken wings
That's right, you can make buffalo wings with bleu cheese at home. No need to head out to your local sports bar. This recipe takes only five minutes to prep, and then you let your slow cooker do the rest. That's way easier than fighting traffic. Get the tutorial here.

How to make Cajun chicken wings
The Cajun flavors of New Orleans are famous for a reason. Fortunately, these days it's easy to find premade Cajun seasoning, so you don't have to combine the spices together yourself. All the taste is still there, and it's a winning combination with chicken wings. Get the tutorial here.

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