Want wings for the game without standing over a fryer? These sweet and spicy garlic wings get a quick broil for a little color, then the crock pot finishes them in a sticky sauce made with soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, honey and sriracha. They are perfect for dinner, an appetizer, a game night or a football tailgating party!
Why You’ll Love These Crock Pot Wings
- Mostly hands-off. A quick broil, then the crock pot does the rest.
- A 5-ingredient sauce: soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, honey and sriracha.
- Sweet heat. Brown sugar and honey balance the sriracha.
- Party ready. Great for game night, a tailgate or an easy dinner.
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What You Need
- Chicken wings: 3 pounds, uncooked and fully defrosted.
- For the sauce: soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, honey and sriracha.
How to Make Sweet and Spicy Garlic Wings in the Crock Pot
- Broil. Lay the wings in a single layer on a foil-lined pan and broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for about 12 minutes, about 6 minutes per side, until slightly browned.
- Drain. Drain off the fat and put the wings in the crock pot.
- Mix the sauce and pour it over the wings. Toss to coat.
- Slow cook. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Crisp them up (optional). To crisp the outside, broil the wings again for about 5 minutes.
Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Wings
- Thaw first. Start with uncooked wings that are fully defrosted.
- Don’t skip the first broil. It browns the wings and lets you drain off the fat before they go in the crock pot.
- Finish under the broiler for crispier skin.
- Adjust the heat. Use a little more or less sriracha to suit your crowd.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to broil the wings first?
This recipe broils them first so they brown a little and you can drain off the fat before they go into the crock pot.
Can I cook these wings on high?
Yes. Cook them on high for 2.5 to 3 hours, or on low for 5 to 6 hours.
How do I make slow cooker wings crispy?
After they finish in the crock pot, broil them again for about 5 minutes.
Can I use frozen wings?
Thaw them first. This recipe starts with uncooked wings that are fully defrosted.
Enjoy!
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Sweet and Spicy Garlic Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Chicken wings
Sauce
- 1 cup Soy sauce
- 1/2 c Garlic minced
- 1/2 c Brown sugar
- 2 Tbs Honey
- 2 Tbs Sriracha
Instructions
- Place fully defrosted wings in a single layer on a foil lined pan.
- Broil for 12 minutes, 4-5 inches from the heat source. Flip once. They should be slightly browned
- Drain fat
- Put in crock pot.
- Mix together sauce ingredients
- Pour sauce over wings
- Toss wings around
- Cover with lid, and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high 2.5- 3 hours
- Optional: to crisp the outside, broil the wings again for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
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