Name: BBQ Slow Cooker Drumsticks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 5 min
Yield: 12 pieces
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3.5 pounds Chicken legs; 1 cup BBQ Sauce; 3 tablespoons Rotisserie seasoning; 0.5 cup Water

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BBQ Slow Cooker Drumsticks

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Ingredients

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BBQ Slow Cooker Drumsticks

3 ½ pounds Chicken legs

1 cup BBQ Sauce

3 tablespoons Rotisserie seasoningor BBQ seasoning of choice

½ cup Water

Instructions

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Instructions

Arrange the chicken legs evenly in your slow cooker.

Sprinkle the rotisserie seasoning onto the chicken and turn it over with either tongs or your hands until it is completely coated.

Evenly distribute the BBQ sauce over the chicken legs and ensure that the chicken legs are completely coated by using either tongs or your hands.

Place 1/2 cup of water at the bottom of the crockpot.

You can either cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours in the crockpot.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry Before Seasoning 🧻
Remove surface moisture from drumsticks with paper towels before applying rotisserie seasoning to ensure better spice adhesion and prevent steaming during the initial cooking phase.
Add BBQ Sauce in Two Stages 🍯
Coat drumsticks lightly during the first 4 hours of cooking, then add the remaining sauce in the last 30 minutes to prevent burning and maintain a glossy, caramelized exterior.
Use Minimal Water for Concentrated Flavor 💧
Add only ½ cup of water instead of a full cup to create a concentrated cooking liquid that intensifies the BBQ flavors and prevents the sauce from becoming too diluted.
Brown Drumsticks First for Depth 🔆
Quickly sear the seasoned drumsticks in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side before placing them in the slow cooker to develop a flavorful crust and richer taste.
Let Liquid Reduce After Cooking ⏱️
Switch your slow cooker to high for the last 15 minutes without the lid to allow excess moisture to evaporate, resulting in a thicker sauce that clings beautifully to the meat.