Crock Pot Chicken Wings With BBQ Sauce

Chicken wings doesn’t get easier to make then these quick Crock Pot Chicken Wings! The slow cooker does all the work making this appetizer stress-free especially when hosting a party. Give them a few minutes under the broiler to get that sticky BBQ sauce that’s finger lickin’ good!

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For parties, my favorite way to make chicken wings is in my crock pot! It’s so easy and with a couple of steps, you can have saucy, sticky, chicken wings that are so good and perfect for a game day snack. They are always a hit! Dare I say better than your deep fried traditional wings?

We make them for game-day parties and holidays along with our favorite jalapeno popper dip and loaded potato skins. They all go together great! I love to use my crock pot to make party snacks and appetizers and these BBQ wings are always a favorite. You are going to love them, too!

If it’s grilling season make sure to try out delicious and easy bbq chicken marinade. Perfect for meals on the patio!

Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Chicken Wings

• You can use fresh or frozen chicken wings for this recipe! Just be sure to read through all of the tips so you get the best results.
• Once they go in the crock pot, they are hands-off! Let it do the work — you can cook them on high or on low depending on when you want to serve them.
• I’m sharing the special secret for making sticky wings. Put them under the broiler before serving to make the wings extra crispy! No one ever guesses that they were cooked in a slow cooker.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Chicken Wings

• Chicken wings – I can cook three pounds of chicken wings in my crock pot. You can use fresh or frozen!
• BBQ sauce – Grab your favorite barbecue sauce from the grocery store or even make homemade BBQ sauce for these wings. You could also use buffalo sauce if you prefer.
• Seasonings – Use a pre-made dry rub, or make one with simple pantry spices that you likely already have. Here’s what you’ll need:
  • dried oregano
  • chili powder
  • smoked paprika
  • brown sugar
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt

Can I use frozen wings in the crock pot?

You can totally cook frozen wings in the crock pot! However, they will release a lot more liquid than fresh ones which will dilute the BBQ sauce. When they are done, the liquid will be at the bottom so go ahead and discard it, add more BBQ sauce and then place the wings under the broiler, in a single layer on a sheet pan.

Can I use a different sauce on crock pot wings?

Use whatever sauce you want on your wings. Buffalo wing sauce is perfect for spicy fans, and garlic parmesan sauce is perfect for the savory fans. You can really use any kind of sauce you want on your crockpot chicken wings!

Can you cook other cuts of chicken in a crock pot?

Yes! I’ve cooked chicken legs and chicken breasts in my crockpot and they are delicious. Bone in chicken actually cooks really well in the slow cooker.

How to Make Chicken Wings in the Slow Cooker

1. Combine all of the ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl, then season the wings on all sides and place them in the slow cooker.
2. Add the BBQ sauce to the crock pot and stir the wings to coat them evenly.
3. Secure the lid and cook the wings on low for three to four hours, or on high for one to two hours. The wings are done when the juices run clear and the internal temperature is 165°F.
4. Place the wire rack on the baking sheet, then lay the wings on the rack in an even layer and brush them with BBQ sauce. Broil them for a few minutes until the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

How do you make chicken wings not soggy?

For crock pot wings, once they are done cooking, place them under the broiler for a few minutes. This will caramelize the sauce and dry them out so they aren’t soggy.

What to Serve with Crock Pot Chicken Wings

We love to dunk our wings in ranch dressing dip or blue cheese dressing! Or add some more BBQ sauce on the side. And the classic of carrot sticks and celery sticks always pairs wonderfully with crisp and tender crockpot wings.

For game day, serve these wings with other appetizer favorites like jalapeño poppers, pizza pinwheels, and rotel dip with chips. Pair any other favorites with this crock pot chicken wing recipe.

Sticky, delicious crock pot bbq wings will be the hit of your party! These slow cooker chicken wings are so easy, so good, and everyone always asks for more. Who can resist fall of the bone chicken wings? Enjoy!

More Crock Pot Appetizers You’ll Love!

• Ranch Mushrooms are so buttery and flavored with ranch! They are a super easy appetizer you can make in your slow cooker.
• Everyone loves Buffalo Chicken Dip and you can make it in your crock pot or in the oven!
• Grape Jelly Meatballs only have three ingredients and you only need a few minutes to prep them. They are great for parties!
• No one can resist L’il Smokies and mine are so easy you can make a double batch!
• Quick and easy recipes for watching the big game that are made in your Crock Pot. Everything from dips, meatballs, snack mixes, sandwiches, chili and more.

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Crock Pot Chicken Wings Recipe

Sticky, delicious chicken wings that are prepared in your slow cooker with a homemade seasoning. An easy party appetizer that's always a hit!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:3 hours hrs

Total:3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 3 pounds chicken wings
• ▢ 1 cup BBQ sauce divided

Rub

• ▢ 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ▢ ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground oregano

Instructions

• In a small bowl mix together all rub ingredients.
• Season raw chicken wings with rub on both sides.
• Spray the bottom and side of a crock pot with nonstick cooking spray. Then place seasoned chicken wings on the bottom.
• Pour ½ cup of BBQ sauce and toss chicken wings until fully coated.
• Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Remove from the crock pot and place chicken wings on a wire rack with a lined baking sheet. Brush with ½ c. BBQ sauce and broil on high for 2-3 minutes or until BBQ sauce is caramelized. Flip wings half way through if desired.

Tips

Using Frozen Wings: You can cook frozen wings in the crock pot. They will release a lot more liquid than fresh ones which will dilute the BBQ sauce. When they are done, the liquid will be at the bottom so go ahead and discard it, add more BBQ sauce and then place the wings under the broiler.

Rub and Sauce: I love my homemade rub, but when I am in a hurry sometimes I use premade chicken wing seasoning. Look for it at the store if you want a shortcut. We also like to try different BBQ sauces to change the flavor.

Serving Tip: You can wash out the crock pot and then place the wings back inside and keep them on warm during your party.

Add a Dipping Sauce! We love to dunk our wings in ranch dip or blue cheese dressing! Or add some more BBQ sauce on the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 349kcal (17%), Carbohydrates: 18g (6%), Protein: 23g (46%), Fat: 20g (31%), Saturated Fat: 6g (38%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 94mg (31%), Sodium: 886mg (39%), Potassium: 305mg (9%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 14g (16%), Vitamin A: 483IU (10%), Vitamin C: 1mg (1%), Calcium: 33mg (3%), Iron: 2mg (11%)

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