Description
Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings combine smoky boldness with honey-kissed sweetness, perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings. The slow cooker method ensures juicy, flavorful wings coated in a sticky, glossy glaze that’s simple to make and even easier to eat.
Ingredients
2 lbs (900g) chicken wings or drumettes
½ cup honey
¼ cup light brown sugar
â…“ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon chili paste (no pork, like Garden Gourmet)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 rimmed baking sheet, lined with foil
Basting brush
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together honey, light brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chili paste, minced garlic, and kosher salt to create the BBQ sauce.
Add the chicken wings or drumettes to the crockpot and pour half of the BBQ sauce over them, reserving the remaining sauce.
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
Carefully transfer the chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet. Reserve any remaining sauce in the crockpot.
Using a basting brush, brush the remaining BBQ sauce over the chicken.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the chicken is slightly charred and glazed. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika to the BBQ sauce.
If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the remaining sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat until thickened before brushing onto the chicken.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; serve with a side of coleslaw or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 180
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken wing or drumette
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg