Sweet 'n' Tangy Chicken Wings Recipe

Sweet 'n' Tangy Chicken Wings Recipe Sweet 'n' Tangy Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

This slow cooker recipe is perfect for parties. Put the wings in before you prepare for the party, and in a few hours, you'll have wonderful appetizers! —Ida Tuey, Kokomo, Indiana

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Sweet 'n' Tangy Chicken Wings Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3-1/4 hours
  • Yield: 32 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken wingettes (about 30)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • Dash pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
  • Sesame seeds, optional

Directions

  • Sprinkle chicken wings with a dash of salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker.
  • Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, liquid smoke if desired and remaining salt; pour over wings. Toss to coat.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken wing equals 116 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet 'n' Tangy Chicken Wings in Simple & Delicious March/April 2008, p62

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by wintermom9597

Had a bit of a soupy, greasy mess, but the wings were a hit any way. I will broil them longer next time and perhaps cut as much visible fat from the skin before broiling as possible. Otherwise the wings and sauce had great flavor.

Reviewed on Feb. 06, 2011 by mchaps1

The wings do come out just like pictured. The secret to prevent the soupy greasy sauce is to broil the wings until they are very crispy golden brown and drain the grease out of them during the broiling process--this may take at least 10 minutes per side so the skin is not gummy. Then pat the wings with a paper towel to remove excess grease prior to placing them in the slow cooker. Also, the wings only need about 2 3/4 hours to cook so that the meat is extremely tender but stays on the bone until you eat them.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by MelissaV81

I had a similar problem with the sauce being soupy and greasy. They tasted good and when I made them in the oven in the past they were good. I may try them again.

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2010 by nataleeb

Y-U-M!

In my home we eat a large dinner at noon on Sunday's so I am always in search of appetizer type recipes for "snack" on Sunday evenings. This, by far, is the best chicken wing recipe I have ever tried, and believe me I have tried tons. It is pleasing to both children and adults, very simple and easy to assemble and you don't have to run to the store for any of the ingredients! Most definitely a keeper!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by theobro

I made this for a pool/potluck party this weekend. The wings were gone in a flash.

Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2010 by Chef-Sudey

I made these when we had people over for a football game and they got eaten up...everyone loved them..esp the guys! I am making them again today...I think Ill add more horseradish to make them a bit spicier. And I had them in the crock pot for almost 3 hours...they were good..they just fell off the bone. So if you want it more like wing...I would say more like 2-2.5 hrs is good. These are a crowd pleaser!

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2010 by jmfinley

I was excited to try this recipe as it had wonderful reviews. However, I ended up with a greasy, watery mess at the end of the 3 hours. Nothing like the picture! Triple checked the ingredients and directions and I am sure I followed instructions correctly...

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by Hannah0418

first time ever making wings - really enjoyed these. will definately make them again

Reviewed on May. 17, 2010 by zucchinilady

trying to cut down on the fat of the skin on the wings, I used chicken breasts cut in strips, went over well and I used maple syurp instead of brown sugar. Empty crock pot at the end of the party!

Reviewed on May. 14, 2010 by sbeauregard

This sounds similar to a family bbq sauce recipe, except we use maple syrup (the real stuff) instead of brown sugar, its delicious!

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by enonwosdog

This is an excellent appetizer. I have made it a number of times and it is always a hit.

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2009 by ibadams

Excellent wings. Great to make for a party because they finish cooking in the crockpot. No greasy chicken to deal with as guests arrive.

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2009 by aisha16

this looks very good to eat

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by jernie

To make it quick I boiled the chicken first then tossed it in the oven while I got ready for a pot luck. It is a life saver.

JUdac

Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2008 by apjohnson

Sweet & Tangy - that's about the size of it! I had to use apple cider vinegar instead of red wine vinegar, and I had to sub the dijon for spicy brown mustard. The sauce was still tasty!

 
 
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