Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings

Name: Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 25 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken wings; 1-1/2 cups ketchup; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon pepper; Ranch Dressing and celery stalks, optional

The meat literally falls off the bones of these wings! Spice lovers will get a kick out of the big sprinkling of red pepper flakes. —Sue Bayless, Prior Lake, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
Ranch Dressing and celery stalks, optional

Directions

Cut wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken; stir until coated. Cover and cook on low until chicken juices run clear, 5-6 hours. If desired, serve with ranch dressing and celery stalks.

Editor's Note

Uncooked chicken wing sections (wingettes) may be substituted for whole chicken wings.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 95 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Peppery BBQ Chicken Drummies in Simple & Delicious December/January 2012

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meaganteal

Jan 4, 2016

What a surprise! I made these for New year Eve, but forgot about them in the crockpot. I spooned them out, and the next day, we broiled them. Loved them.! A little worried that they would be to sweet or soupy, but they turned out great!!!
SewsomeCooksome

Feb 3, 2015

I 've made this 3 times in 1 month! My family & friends love it!
karenandcharlie

Feb 2, 2015

I'd rate 3-I too overcooked a bit, but they are kind of soupy so I took out of the sauce and under the broiler for a few to make not quite so messy.
Hannah0418

Dec 27, 2011

good flavor. i broiled the wings first, 3" from heat - just to give them a bit of crispness, then transfered to crock pot. the wings were very tender; however, i overcooked mine a bit - should've cut back on cooking time since i broiled them.