Description
These Crockpot Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings combine the sweet and smoky flavors of honey and chipotle in adobo sauce, cooked slowly to tender perfection and finished under the broiler for a sticky, caramelized glaze. Perfect for a flavorful appetizer or game day snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 3 lb chicken wings
Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup honey
- 4 tbsp chilies in adobo (the 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: Add the chicken wings to your slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly to allow for even cooking.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, adobo sauce from the chilies, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well until fully mixed.
- Coat and Cook: Pour half of the sauce over the chicken wings and toss to coat all the wings thoroughly. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, allowing the wings to become tender and infused with the sauce flavors.
- Broil for Finish: Once cooked, transfer the wings onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush the remaining sauce over the wings and place under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the sauce is sticky and slightly caramelized, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve: Optionally sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish, then serve the wings warm enjoying their sweet and spicy glaze.
Notes
- Using the adobo sauce rather than the whole canned chipotle peppers provides a smoky flavor without overwhelming heat.
- Broiling at the end caramelizes the sauce, giving the wings a great texture contrast.
- The slow cooker method ensures the wings are tender and juicy.
- You can adjust the amount of honey or adobo sauce based on your taste preference for sweetness and spiciness.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, if desired.
