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Looking for an easy and delicious BBQ Wings Homemade Sauce recipe? Look no further! These BBQ chicken wings are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Plus, they’re perfect for a summer cookout. So fire up the grill and give these wings a try! It’s summertime, which means cookouts and BBQs!

And what’s a better way to celebrate than with some delicious chicken wings?

The Bar-B-Licious BBQ Chicken Wings are a fantastic party appetizer. Chicken wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that everyone will love.

They’re also healthier than traditional chicken wings, so you can feel good about serving them to your guests. So go ahead and fire up the grill—you won’t be disappointed!

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We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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Why do I love this recipe?

  • Made with 3 ingredients
  • Slow Cooker Wings
  • Game Day Approved
  • Finger Licking Good
  • Easy Prep
  • Fall off the bone Tender

How do you get BBQ sauce to stick to chicken wings?

You will place your chicken wings on a baking sheet in a single layer. Then bake the last 10-15 minutes in the oven to help give you that sticky bbq sauce you are wanting.

If you love drummies and wings try my Cajun chicken wings!

What is the difference between BBQ Sauce and Wing sauce?

Barbecue sauce is a sweet, smokey, or tangy flavor. Wing sauce is more like a hot sauce. It is more vinegar and pepper based so it will be very spicy.

What is the best way to barbecue chicken wings?

So I loved slow cooking these bbq chicken wings, but then, when you toss them in the oven it will help create that sticky sauce texture you would get from your favorite wing stop.

How long does it take to grill chicken wings?

If you slow cook the wings, you can toss the chicken wings on the grill for the last 5-10 minutes of cooking. Just baste with bbq sauce and toss on the grill until the chicken is crispy.

What to eat with this bbq wings sauce?

How do you make BBQ chicken wings without burning them?

The key is to slow cook in your crockpot, and then at the very end, just place and bake in the oven for 10 minutes or so.

The chicken is fully cooked you are just wanting to get the sauce sticking to the wings. If you overbake they will burn so watch closely.

How long do you cook raw chicken wings on the grill?

It can take around 25-30 minutes to grill chicken wings on the grill. The best way to know if your wings are done is to use a meat thermometer.

The internal temperature needs to read 165 degrees F. Don’t touch the bone or it will give a false reading.

When to add bbq sauce to wings?

You will add the bbq sauce to the chicken wings at the end of cooking. This is all it needs to get a nice coat on the cooked chicken, and then finish it off for a sticky consistency.

Are bbq wings healthy?

This is an answer that depends on the ingredients used, method of cooking, etc.

If you do a baked wing over a deep-fried wing, you will find baked wings are a healthier alternative. But consider the other ingredients in the recipe, and eat in moderation.

How long will bbq sauce last unopened?

You will need to refer to the package of the sauce you purchased. All sauces have an expiration date. So if it is unopened follow the expiration date on the bottle.

BBQ chicken wings Tips

  • The coke is going to tenderize the chicken tremendously.
  • Use a foil-lined pan to make an easier cleanup.
  • Use any bbq sauce you would like.
  • Swap the bbq with your favorite wing sauce if you want.
  • Use Dr. Pepper or Pepsi in replace of the coke in the recipe.

Ingredients

  • Chicken drummies or wings
  • Coke
  • BBQ sauce
BBQ Wings Homemade Sauce ingredients

How to make bbq wings sauce?

Step 1. Pour the coke into the bottom of a slow cooker. 

Pour the coke into the bottom of a slow cooker.

Step 2. Add the wings or drummies into the slow cooker as well. 

Add the wings or drummies into the slow cooker as well. 

Step 3. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. 

Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. 

Step 4. When finished in the slow cooker, place the wings onto an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. 

When finished in the slow cooker, place the wings onto an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. 

Step 5. Coat the wings in the bbq sauce. 

Coat the wings in the bbq sauce. 

Step 6. Bake the wings or drummies in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes until the bbq sauce has caramelized.

Bake the wings or drummies in a 350-degree oven for 10-15 minutes until the bbq sauce has caramelized.

There are as many recipes for BBQ chicken wings sauce as there are people who like to eat them. This is one of my favorites. It’s easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste.

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BBQ chicken wings

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 4
There are a million and one recipes for BBQ chicken wings out there. But if you're looking for the perfect sauce, you've come to the right place. This sauce is sticky, sweet, and packed with flavor.
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Ingredients 

  • 16 Chicken wings, drummies or wings
  • 1 can Coke
  • 1 c BBQ sauce

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Instructions

  • Pour the coke into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Add the wings or drummies into the slow cooker as well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
  • When finished in the slow cooker, place the wings onto an aluminum foil lined baking sheet.
  • Coat the wings in the bbq sauce.
  • Bake the wings or drummies in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes until the bbq sauce has caramelized.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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How to Store and Reheat bbq wings sauce?

Store your wings in an airtight container in the fridge. Then when you want to eat some, eat cold or warm them up.

You can warm them up in the microwave or oven. Or if you own an air fryer you can heat them up in the air fryer.

Can I freeze this recipe?

Freeze any of the cooked bbq chicken wings you do not plan to eat right away. They will freeze for up to 3 months. Then thaw in the fridge overnight, and reheat as you would like.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

You can make the wings ahead of time, and then right before serving reheat them in the oven to give it that fresh-out-of-the-oven flavor.

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