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 for 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with ranch dressing and celery stalks if desired.

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.