Crockpot Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings Recipe
These Crockpot Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings are tender, flavorful, and coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce made from honey, ketchup, and chipotle adobo sauce. Slow-cooked to perfection and finished under the broiler for a caramelized glaze, they make a delicious appetizer or main dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with smoky heat and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 3 lb chicken wings
Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup honey
- 4 tbsp chilies in adobo (adobo sauce only)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the wings and sauce: Add the chicken wings to your slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, honey, adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Cook the wings: Pour half of the prepared sauce over the wings in the slow cooker and toss them to fully coat. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, allowing the wings to become tender and infused with the smoky, sweet chipotle flavor.
- Broil for caramelization: After the wings are cooked, transfer them to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush the remaining half of the sauce evenly over the wings. Place under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, watching carefully, until the sauce is sticky, bubbly, and slightly caramelized, giving the wings a beautiful glazed finish.
- Serve: Optionally, sprinkle the wings with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Serve warm and enjoy these irresistible honey chipotle wings straight from the oven.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, you can broil them a bit longer but watch closely to prevent burning.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of chipotle adobo sauce or substitute with a mild chili sauce.
- Apple cider vinegar gives a nice tang but can be adjusted or substituted with white vinegar if needed.
- These wings reheat well in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.
- Use fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish depending on preference.
Keywords: Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings, Slow Cooker Chicken Wings, Crockpot Wings, Spicy Honey Wings, Chicken Appetizer
