By Becky Hardin
Published Jan 28, 2020
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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- Thai Chicken Wings with Spicy Peanut Sauce
- Cranberry Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Barbecue Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Grilled Chicken Wings
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 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
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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!
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Crockpot Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
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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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
