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BBQ chicken wings crockpot recipes in a white oval slow cooker with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

BBQ Chicken Wings in Crockpot

These BBQ chicken wings crockpot style are fall-off-the-bone tender with a sticky, caramelized finish. They slow-cook in smoky spices and tangy barbecue sauce, then get broiled for that irresistible just-grilled flavor everyone loves.
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Author Kori
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard powder
  • ½ teaspooh kosher salt (plus extra to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce (divided, plus extra for serving)
  • 3 pounds chicken wings (separated into drumettes and flats)

Instructions
 

  • Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place the seasoned wings in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with all the seasonings and ½ cup of the BBQ sauce. Stir or toss lightly to coat.
    Sprinkling spices over the BBQ chicken wings in crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2½ to 3 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours, until the wings are tender and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
    Slow cooking the BBQ chicken wings crockpot recipe.
  • To get those caramelized and crispy edges:
    Broiler: Preheat the oven broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange the wings in a single layer and brush with half of the remaining BBQ sauce. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes per side, turning once, until the sauce begins to caramelize and the edges are crisp.
    Air Fryer: Preheat an air fryer to 425℉. Brush wings with remaining BBQ sauce and place in air fryer basket (do not overcrowd, work in batches if needed) and cook until the sauce begins to caramelize and the edges are crisp.
    Brushing sauce on BBQ Chicken wings crockpot recipe then broiling in the oven.

Notes

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, slow cooking tips, and other delicious recipe ideas, check out my post above.
TIPS: Adjust seasoning to taste before cooking. After slow cooking, brush the wings with more BBQ sauce and broil for a few minutes to caramelize the sauce and crisp the edges—it gives them that perfect “grilled” stickiness.
VARIATIONS: Swap BBQ sauce for buffalo, teriyaki, or honey garlic for a flavor twist. You can also toss in a dash of liquid smoke for an extra smoky flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve as an appetizer with ranch or blue cheese dip, or make it a meal with coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread on the side. They’re also great for game day or backyard-style parties.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 510mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 521IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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