Description
Enjoy tender and flavorful Crockpot Honey BBQ Chicken Wings made easy with a blend of spices, homemade honey BBQ sauce, and slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe delivers juicy wings with a sticky, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce that’s perfect for any gathering or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
Wings and Spice Mix
- 4 pounds chicken wings or wingettes (patted dry)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Sauce
- ¾ cup Favorite BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Thickener
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (saved for the end of the recipe)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry)
Additional Supplies
- Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Line your slow cooker with a Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liner to make cleanup easier and prevent sticking.
- Mix Spices: In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, onion powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to create the dry rub.
- Coat Wings: Add the chicken wings to the bowl with the spices and toss thoroughly until the wings are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Add Wings to Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned wings directly into the lined slow cooker, spreading them out in an even layer.
- Prepare Sauce: Using the same bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, honey, buffalo sauce, melted butter, and apple cider vinegar, making sure the ingredients are well combined.
- Coat Wings with Sauce: Pour the sauce over the wings in the slow cooker and toss gently to coat all wings evenly.
- Cook Wings: Cover and cook on high setting for 2 hours or on low setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Thicken Sauce: Remove the wings from the slow cooker and place them in a large bowl, leaving the sauce behind in the cooker. Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry, then stir it into the sauce in the slow cooker.
- Finish Sauce: Turn the slow cooker to high and cook the sauce for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Pour the thickened sauce over the wings and toss well to coat each wing with the glossy honey BBQ sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your flavorful Crockpot Honey BBQ Chicken Wings!
Notes
- Ensure wings are patted dry before seasoning for better spice adherence.
- Use a meat thermometer to check wings reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spiciness of the wings.
- Feel free to substitute your favorite BBQ sauce for a unique flavor twist.
- Slow cooker liners make cleanup quick and easy but are optional.
