Sweet Spicy BBQ Crockpot Chicken Wings
Tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken drumettes glazed with a sweet-spicy molasses-soy BBQ sauce, finished with a golden-brown, caramelized broiled crust. Perfect for game-day feasts or easy family dinners, these wings combine smoky depth with sticky-sweet flavor in a no-fuss crockpot method.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 375
- Total Time: 385
- Yield: 8 wings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
8-10 chicken drumettes
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili paste (adjust for heat)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season with salt
In a bowl, mix brown sugar, chili paste, soy sauce, molasses, vinegar, and garlic
Place chicken in the crockpot and pour sauce over
Cook on LOW for 6 hours
Preheat oven broiler, transfer chicken to a lined baking sheet, and broil for 12-15 minutes until crispy
Garnish with wing sauce drizzle (optional)
Notes
Use halal-certified chicken if required
Taste test chili paste to adjust spice level
Broil at a safe distance to avoid burning
Pairs excellently with coleslaw or quinoa