Craving some wings but want to keep game day simple? This slow cooker chicken wings recipe is a stress free way to make succulent chicken, loaded with mouthwatering finger-licking flavors! When it comes to cooking, it’s hands free and gives you tangy, spicy chicken that’ll be gobbled up in no time. Thanks to Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners cleanup is done in only 8 seconds!

a big bowl of chicken wings next to a box reynolds slow cooker liners

This Slow Cooker Chicken Wings recipe is the perfect game day food!

How To Make These Slow Cooker Chicken Wings – Step By Step

Line your slow cooker with a Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners, then stir together the spice ingredients in a large bowl. Add the wings and toss to fully combine.

Add the rubbed wings to the slow cooker.
 
Using the same bowl, stir together all of the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch. Pour over the wings.
Cook on high for 2 hours, or on low for 3-4 hours until the wings reach an internal temperature of 165F.
 
Remove the wings from the slow cooker (leaving the sauce) and place in a large bowl. Stir the cornstarch into 2 tablespoons cold water, and then add to the sauce mixture inside the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
 
Cook the sauce on high for 10 more minutes. Pour the thickened sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
 
Serve and enjoy!

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An Easy Appetizer!

Who knew making chicken wings could be this easy.  I love a great appetizer that I can pop in the slow cooker and forget about for a couple of hours. Usually when I’m hosting a  party, there are what seems like a million things to do, and babysitting an appetizer for hours just isn’t on my to-do list!

top view of crock pot with liner and chicken

a plate of honey bbq chicken wings

Reynolds Kitchens makes things easy

I’m in love with the Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners because they just make life so much easier. As a busy Mom, I don’t have time for lots of cleanup, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want all the best big game appetizers (even the sticky ones like these delicious chicken wings!)

Reynolds Kitchens makes their Slow Cooker Liners in both small and regular size, so you’re sure to be able to find one that fits your device. Cleanup is as fast and easy as taking the food out of the slow cooker, lifting the bag, and discarding. SO SIMPLE. We love to use them for chilis, soups, party dips, and more. 

Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners are made of a heat-resistant nylon, BPA-free and FDA approved! You can feel great about them being food safe and ready to assist in all your clean up needs. Perfection. 

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How Many Chicken Wings Are In A Pound?

According to the USDA, an average uncooked whole chicken wing weighs 102 grams (or 3.5 ounces). So how many chicken wings in a pound? That would mean there are approximately 4 to 5 chicken wings in a pound. That would mean there are approximately 40 to 50 chicken wings in a 10 pound (lb) bag.

A standard serving of chicken wings is 4.4 ounces, or about four wings.

close up of chicken wings

Can You Freeze These Slow Cooker Chicken Wings? 

Yes, you can freeze cooked chicken wings. Place them in a large, freezer safe, zip lock bag and remove as much air as possible before you seal it. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. To heat, let the wings thaw in the refrigerator. Once thawed, place in an oven safe dish or baking sheet and heat at 375˚ for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Top Tips For This Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

  • If using frozen wings, they will produce liquid while cooking. Discard liquid once wings are cooked. Brush wings with extra sauce before and after broiling if desired. 
  • Pat dry the wings so the seasoning spice sticks to the chicken.
  • If you want golden and crispy wings, you can quickly broil them in the oven.
  • Serve with a side, like carrots and celery or some other favorite side dishes include: loaded potato skins, nachos, baked macaroni and cheese, pierogies, baked beans, pasta or potato salad, garlic roasted baby potatoes, french fries and onion rings.

plate of chicken wings

Check Out These Other Delicious Chicken Wing Recipes

Have you tried these Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Wings? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

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Crockpot Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

4.71 from 37 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 3 hours
Total: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Becky Hardin
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Craving some wings but want to keep your life simple? This slow cooker chicken wings recipe is a stress free way to make succulent chicken, loaded with mouthwatering finger-licking flavors! 
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Ingredients 

  • Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liners
  • 4 pounds chicken wings or wingettes patted dry

For the Spice Rub

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the Honey BBQ Sauce

  • 3/4 cup Favorite BBQ Sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch saved for the end of the recipe

Instructions 

  • Line your slow cooker with a Reynolds Kitchens® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Stir together the spice ingredients in a large bowl. Add the wings and toss to fully combine.
  • Add the rubbed wings to the slow cooker.
  • Using the same bowl, stir together all of the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss.
  • Cook on high for 2 hours, or on low for 3-4 hours until the wings reach an internal temperature of 165F.
  • Remove the wings from the slow cooker (leaving the sauce) and place in a large bowl. Stir the cornstarch into 2 tablespoons cold water, and then add to the sauce mixture inside the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cook the sauce on high for 10 more minutes. Pour the thickened sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Becky's Tips

For crispy wings, drizzle the finished wings in a bit of the sauce and place in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet. Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes or until crispy to your liking. 
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 31gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 1588mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 612IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Jen E
Jen E
September 30, 2024 5:52 pm

These wings were perfect I didn’t add buffalo sauce or cayenne because I didn’t have it just replaced with BBQ sauce and seasoning blend. Soooo easy to do house smelled great when came home!!!! Fall of the bone and tender!!! Kidos loved them which is a plus. Can’t wait to explore more crock pot dishes. Thnx!!!!15 stars

Kristine T
Kristine T
February 10, 2022 8:32 am

Made this recipe for dinner yesterday and used frozen wings and cooked them on low for 4 hours. Absolutely delicious and the meat fell off the bone. Will definitely be making this one again! YUM!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 11, 2022 1:25 pm
Reply to  Kristine T

Thanks for sharing, Kristine!!

Kristen Hart
Kristen Hart
January 23, 2022 9:01 am

Super tender! It just pulled off the bone so effortlessly. Definitely recommend broiling the chicken for 3 minutes after. One thing I will probably do next time is not add all the sauce to the chicken at the end and instead I’ll add some of it and put the rest of it to the side just so it’s not as messy. I don’t like spicy food and I used all the ingredients in this. It’s not spicy really. I don’t recommend removing the spicy flavors or it would be too sweet like candy.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 27, 2022 3:07 pm
Reply to  Kristen Hart

Definitely modify to your liking!

WPB66
WPB66
July 5, 2021 6:49 pm

These are really tasty wings. I hate it when people talk about how great a recipe is…but they altered it for themselves. You guessed it, here’s why I did what I did. My 82 year old mother can’t handle much spice. I omitted the cayenne pepper and the Buffalo sauce. I wanted to offer this idea to others that have family or friends that can’t do spicy.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
July 9, 2021 11:17 am
Reply to  WPB66

Definitely modify to your liking! Everyone is different!

Orlando Saffold Jr
Orlando Saffold Jr
June 6, 2021 3:49 pm

I made it a couple of times. I really do love it! I made it without the apple cider vinegar and its still awesome!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 10, 2021 2:22 pm

Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Orlando!

Dwayne & Michele
Dwayne & Michele
December 31, 2020 6:52 pm

Love this recipe! So flavorful and tender. Definitely crisp in the oven!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 6, 2021 1:37 pm

Thanks for stopping by!

Carol
Carol
January 29, 2020 11:17 am

Question…have you ever made these using an Instant Pot? I’d love some info on how long to cook it. Sounds delicious!

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
January 30, 2020 1:25 pm
Reply to  Carol

I haven’t yet! But I’m sure as long as you keep an eye in it and make sure the chicken is cooked all the way through!