Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings

These slow-cooker BBQ chicken wings are super easy and absolutely delicious. They’re a fun recipe for Super Bowl Day, appetizers, family dinners, parties, or gatherings.

I love appetizers that you can eat standing and socializing. These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings add to a fun spread of appetizers. It makes eating so much more exciting and special!

We really get a kick out of decorating for football parties and devouring all the yummy treats made! One of the stand out dishes have always been these BBQ Crock Pot Chicken Wings!

These wings are super moist and tender on the inside with a sticky bbq caramelized sauce. And the best part? They are slow-cooked in beer for 5 hours and slathered in homemade bbq sauce!

It definitely has a distinct flavor but will have your guests guessing, what is that?! (As they keep hoarding more and more wings! LOL)

They will be sure to talk about this great recipe in the future and request them at upcoming parties! These slow cooker chicken wings are always requested and we have no issue making them at all. 

They have been some of our favorite wings for many years and they are one of our go-to wing recipes as the flavor is delicious and you can make them any time of the year.

So bring on the crock pot wings! This is a recipe for slow cooker bbq chicken wings that will have the whole town talking. Don’t forget the dipping sauce!

1. With easy-to-find ingredients, these are a breeze to whip up.
2. You can double this recipe depending on how many people you are serving.
3. You can use whole chicken wings or buy wingettes.

• Whole chicken wings
• Beer
• Bbq seasoning
• Light brown sugar
• Ketchup
• White vinegar
• Mustard
• Paprika
• Salt
• Black Pepper

1. Place chicken layered in the slow cooker set on low heat. Between layers, evenly season with bbq seasoning.
2. When you have layered all the wings, slowly pour in the beer. Let cook for 5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
3. When wings are cooking, place the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, beer, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper in a saucepan and whisk until combined.
4. Place the pan over medium heat, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves, 1-2 minutes. Let the mixture come to a boil for 3 minutes and continue to stir constantly, making sure it doesn’t boil over.
5. Take the sauce off the heat and let cool until ready to baste chicken wings.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
7. After the wings have slow-cooked, place them on the prepared sheet tray in a single layer.
8. Let them bake for 30 minutes, so most of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker evaporates.
9. Turn wings over with a tong, and brush with the bbq sauce. Let them cook for 10 minutes.
10. Take wings out again and flip, basting in more sauce. Let cook for an additional 10 minutes or until caramelized and sticky. 
11. Serve with any leftover bbq sauce in a small bowl on the side for dipping.

WHAT IS THE BEST BEER TO USE?

We like to use a lager for this recipe, so some beer ideas that you can use include Coors, Miller Lite or High Life, Heineken and more.

You do not have to use a lager for this recipe, we just love the flavor that it give these wings, feel free to use any beer that you have on hand or like best.

CAN I USE FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS? 

Yes, technically you can.

We like to use fresh wings as it takes less time but we have used frozen on occasion for this recipe.

We do like to let our frozen wings defrost, so if you are using frozen just place them in the refrigerator the night before making.

You will know when your wings are done when the internal temperature is at 165 degrees F. A kitchen thermometer is a great tool to have on hand.

In the end you should have fall-off-the-bone tender meat!

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ANY ADDITIONS?

Fresh chicken wings out of the slow cooker are hard to beat.

If you want to add anything to this slow cooker recipe, I’ve got you covered!

• Garlic powder: Sprinkle garlic powder for extra flavor.
• Hot sauce: Add hot sauce for spicy wings.
• Worcestershire sauce: Mix in Worcestershire sauce for depth.
• Honey: Drizzle honey for a sweet touch.
• Pineapple juice: Use pineapple juice for a tropical twist.
• Celery sticks: Serve with celery sticks for crunch.
• Carrot sticks: Add carrot sticks on the side.
• Ranch dressing: Offer ranch dressing for dipping.
• Blue cheese dressing: Serve with blue cheese dressing.
• Favorite BBQ sauce: Try your favorite BBQ sauce for a new flavor.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

Party wings are a great appetizer.

Maybe you want to sub things out a little bit. Here you go!

• Lager beer: Substitute chicken broth for an alcohol-free option.
• Light brown sugar: Use dark brown sugar for richer taste.
• White vinegar: Replace with apple cider vinegar for a milder flavor.
• Yellow mustard: Try Dijon mustard for a different taste.
• Paprika: Swap with smoked paprika for smokiness.
• Kosher salt: Use sea salt for a different texture.

These bbq crockpot chicken wings can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil for up to 3 days.

You can reheat in the microwave for 1-1 1/2 minutes until heated through.

Freeze for up to 3 months.

Looking for that perfect appetizer that you can make for game day or gatherings?

These Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings are the best way to go!

If you’ve tried these SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKEN WINGS let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!
 

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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 5 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

These slow-cooker BBQ chicken wings are super easy and absolutely delicious. They’re a fun recipe for Super Bowl Day, appetizers, family dinners, parties, or gatherings.

Servings 8 servings

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 4 pounds whole chicken wings cut into flats and drumettes, tips removed
• ▢ 2 tablespoons bbq seasoning
• ▢ 12 ounces lager beer

For the sauce:

• ▢ 1 ½ cup light brown sugar packed
• ▢ 1 ¼ cup ketchup
• ▢ ½ cup white vinegar
• ▢ ½ cup lager beer
• ▢ 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

• Place chicken layered in the slow cooker set on low heat. Between layers, evenly season with bbq seasoning.
  4 pounds whole chicken wings, 2 tablespoons bbq seasoning
• When you have layered all the wings, slowly pour in the beer. Let cook for 5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high.
  12 ounces lager beer
• When wings are cooking, place the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, beer, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper in a saucepan and whisk until combined.
  1 ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 ¼ cup ketchup, ½ cup white vinegar, ½ cup lager beer, 2 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Place the pan over medium heat, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves, 1-2 minutes. Let the mixture come to a boil for 3 minutes and continue to stir constantly, making sure it doesn’t boil over.
• Take the sauce off the heat and let cool until ready to baste chicken wings.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.
• After the wings have slow-cooked, place them on the prepared sheet tray in a single layer.
• Let them bake for 30 minutes, so most of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker evaporates.
• Turn wings over with a tong, and brush with the bbq sauce. Let them cook for 10 minutes.
• Take wings out again and flip, basting in more sauce. Let cook for an additional 10 minutes or until caramelized and sticky.
• Serve with any leftover bbq sauce in a small bowl on the side for dipping.

Notes

• We like to use a lager for this recipe, we have included some suggestions above but any beer can be used.
• These game day snacks can easily be doubled to serve more people.
• You can use fresh or frozen chicken wings, if using frozen let defrost.
• You can use whole chicken wings and break down or you can buy wingettes.
• These delicious wings can be cooked on low or high depending on your time frame.
• Use your favorite bottle of bbq sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg

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Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

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