Easy Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Wings
These Slow Cooker Honey Chipotle Wings are sweet, smoky, and perfectly spicy with a sticky caramelized finish. An easy crockpot wings recipe that is perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¾ cup honey
- 4 tablespoons chilies in adobo the sauce only
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Add the chicken wings to an 8 quart slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, honey, adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
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Pour half of the sauce over the wings and spread it evenly to coat.
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Cook on high for 4 hours, until the wings are tender and falling apart.
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Transfer the cooked wings to a foil lined baking sheet. Baste with the remaining sauce and place under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, until caramelized and slightly crispy on the edges.
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Sprinkle parsley on top if desired. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
- Baste the wings again halfway through broiling for extra glaze.
- Wings may finish slightly before 4 hours once tender.
- You can cook on low for 6 hours instead of high.
- You can skip broiling and baste the wings directly in the slow cooker if preferred.