I discovered several months ago that you could cook chicken wings in the crock pot via Pinterest. Seriously, in the Crock Pot, and they were fabulous. Unfortunately, they were a little spicy for the kids. My husband and I liked them, a lot, but you know how a child’s palette can be, boring. Fast forward a few months, and some experimenting. I have finally found a way to make them so everybody in my family is happy.
Now of course, I have been dying to try them out, you know on regular people, to get a final seal of approval. I wanted to know if they were a real crowd pleaser or not. So, last weekend when we had friends over, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to test them out again, and I am glad I did. However, I wish I had made more, because they were a huge hit.
How to prepare Crock Pot Chicken Wings?
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While there are many ways to prepare chicken wings, using a crockpot offers a convenient and hands-off approach. In this blog post, we’ll explore a mouthwatering recipe for Crock Pot Chicken Wings that will leave you and your guests wanting more. Get ready for a delectable adventure as we dive into the world of sticky and delicious chicken wings!
The Ingredients You’ll Need:
To embark on this culinary journey, gather the following ingredients:
- 3 lbs. Chicken Wings
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 cup plus ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbs. soy sauce
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup ketchup
Let’s Get Cooking:
Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s dive into the step-by-step process of preparing these mouthwatering crock pot chicken wings:
Seasoning the Chicken Wings: Start by seasoning the chicken wings with salt and pepper to your liking.
Place the seasoned wings into the crockpot, ensuring they are evenly spread.
Creating the Sticky Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, ¼ cup of soy sauce, and the minced garlic.
Pour the mixture over the chicken wings in the crockpot, ensuring all the wings are coated.
Slow Cooking: Set the crockpot to the low setting and let the chicken wings cook for 4 hours.
The low and slow cooking method will allow the flavors to meld together, resulting in tender and flavorful wings.
Finishing Touches: Once the chicken wings are fully cooked, carefully remove them from the crockpot.
Place the wings on a tin foil-lined cookie sheet, preparing them for the final step.
Sticky Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, water, and ketchup.
Brush half of the mixture onto the chicken wings and place them under the broiler for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, flip the wings over, brush them with the remaining glaze, and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Keep a close eye on the wings to ensure they don’t char, as broilers can vary in intensity.
Serving and Enjoying: Once the chicken wings are perfectly sticky and caramelized, remove them from the oven.
Serve the wings hot and watch as they disappear within minutes.
These wings can also be made ahead of time, as they keep well in the refrigerator and taste even better the next day.
Can I use a different type of meat instead of chicken wings?
Absolutely! While this recipe focuses on chicken wings, you can easily adapt it to other cuts of chicken, such as drumsticks or boneless chicken thighs. Just remember to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Can I make the wings spicier?
If you prefer spicy wings, feel free to add your favorite hot sauce or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the glaze mixture. Adjust the amount to suit your heat tolerance.
Can I use a different type of sugar?
While brown sugar adds a rich flavor to the wings, you can substitute it with granulated sugar if needed. However, keep in mind that the flavor profile may vary slightly.
Can I use a higher heat setting on the crockpot for faster cooking?
It’s best to stick with the low setting for this recipe to ensure the wings become tender and infused with flavor. Cooking them slowly allows the sauce to penetrate the meat, resulting in a more delicious outcome.
Crock Pot Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. Chicken Wings
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 cup plus ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbs. soy sauce
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup ketchup
Instructions
- Season chicken wings with salt and pepper and place them into the crockpot.
- In a small bowl combine 1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, and the garlic. Then pour over the chicken wings in the crockpot; toss to make sure all the chicken is coated.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Once the chicken wings are fully cooked remove them from the crockpot and place on a tin foiled lined cookie sheet.
- In a small bowl combine the remaining ingredients, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tbs soy sauce, water, and ketchup.
- Brush the chicken wings with the half the mixture and broil for 3 minutes. Take them out, flip them over to the other side, and brush with remaining mixture. Broil for another 3-5 minutes or until reach that perfect stage of stickiness, but make sure you keep an eye on them so they don’t char.
- Serve hot.Enjoy!
