Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings

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These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings are the way to go for an AWESOME party food! They’re simple, fun and a yummy appetizer or even meal.

Since we’re making our own homemade BBQ sauce, you can make your wings spicy or sweet with just a couple of tweaks!

One thing I like about slow cooker wings is that they end up being super tender and juicy. They’re never tough or dry!

If you’d rather have homemade wings rather than restaurant fried wings, this recipe is for you!

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What We Love About This Recipe

Easy Ingredients: Most of the ingredients you’ll need are probably already in your pantry or spice cupboard!
Family Friendly: Kids love food they can eat with their hands and I’d consider wings being a finger food. Naturally, kids are going to love these.
Adaptable: You can make the BBQ sauce as spicy or as mild as you like, or even use a bottle of your preferred BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken Wings
Honey
Brown Sugar

Ingredient Notes

Chicken Wings – Can be replaced with other types of chicken such as chicken thighs.
Honey – Gives the BBQ sauce a sweeter flavor rather than having a tangy flavor.
Brown Sugar – Contains molasses which makes whatever you put it in have a more rich flavor.

Equipment Needed

How to make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings

These are the basic steps for making Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

STEP 1: Cut your wings

Cut your chicken wings and discard the tips. Using a sharp knife and cutting halfway through, then pulling the pieces apart is the most effective way to cut wings.

STEP 2: Make your BBQ sauce

Mix together ketchup, brown sugar, honey, spices, and mustard in a small bowl until it’s consistent throughout.

STEP 3: Sauce your wings

Pour homemade BBQ sauce over the chicken wings and stir together until each wing is covered.

STEP 4: Cook

Place chicken wings in the slow cooker and set to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Helpful Tips

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

Make your BBQ sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge until you’re ready to put everything in the slow cooker.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Wings will keep for about 3-4 days.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

Store in an airtight container in the freezer. Cooked chicken keeps for up to 4 months.

HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE

I like to throw my leftovers in the oven! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, throw your leftovers on a baking sheet and let them cook for 10-20 minutes or until their internal temperature is 165 degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE GLUTEN FREE?

Since none of the ingredients usually contain gluten, you should be good to go! Just double check the ingredient list to make sure.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE HOT SAUCE IN PLACE OF HONEY?

Maybe. If you’re looking for a spicier BBQ sauce, hot sauce is the way to go. To add a little more spice, try adding some chili powder.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Yes! You can easily double or half the recipe!

What to Serve with Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings

Yield: 20-25 Slow Cooker BBQ ChickenWings