Slow Cooker BBQ Wings
Slow cooker BBQ wings deliver sweet and smoky flavors. The chicken comes out so tender and moist and the BBQ flavors are gorgeous.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Slow Cooker Large
- Baking Sheet Rimmed
Ingredients
- 4 Pounds chicken wings fresh or frozen
- 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ Cups BBQ sauce plus more for basting
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ Cup brown sugar
- 1 Teaspoon salt
Optional Garnishes:
- fresh parsley chopped
- green onions sliced
Instructions
- Add the wings to your slow cooker.
- Whisk the BBQ sauce with the sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
- Pour this sauce mixture over the wings in the Crockpot.
To Cook Frozen Wings:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH.
To Cook Fresh or Thawed Wings:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook for 4 to 5 hours on LOW.
- Check the chicken is tender, cooked through and 165°F in the thickest part.
Broil the Wings:
- Preheat the oven broiler.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and then grease it to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the wings on the prepared baking sheet and brush more BBQ sauce over them.
- Broil for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until they’re crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and/or green onions if liked.
- Serve with shredded cabbage or coleslaw.
Notes
If using frozen wings: These release liquid as they cook, so discard any excess liquid left after transferring the slow cooked wings onto the sheet pan.
Use a big slow cooker: I recommend using a 7-quart slow cooker or bigger. If you overcrowd the Crockpot, the wings won’t cook evenly.
Coating thickness: If you want an extra-thick sauce, baste your wings every few minutes as they broil.
Use a big slow cooker: I recommend using a 7-quart slow cooker or bigger. If you overcrowd the Crockpot, the wings won’t cook evenly.
Coating thickness: If you want an extra-thick sauce, baste your wings every few minutes as they broil.
Nutrition
Calories: 784kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1869mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 848IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg
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