Name: Honey Chipotle Slow Cooker Chicken Wings
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds Chicken wings; 1 cup Ketchup; 0.75 cup Honey; 4 tablespoons Chilies in adobo; 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper; 1 tsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Garlic powder

Honey Chipotle Slow Cooker Chicken Wings

Honey Chipotle Slow Cooker Chicken Wings cover

From the Cook

1/6

Honey Chipotle Slow Cooker Chicken Wings

It is a Keeper Verified

Ingredients

Warning0 allergens identified

Instructions

This recipe also lives on It is a Keeper. Show them some love by checking it out! 😊

Check out original post! 😊

Original PostView

Instructions

Add the chicken wings to a 8 quart slow cooker. To a small bowl add the ketchup, honey, adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar and seasonings. Stir.

Add half of the sauce and spread around all the wings. Cook on high for 4 hours. Once they are done add them to a foil lined baking sheet and baste the leftover sauce on top of them. Place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle parsley on top (optional) and serve and enjoy

Smart Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Wings Dry for Better Browning 🏜️
Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels before adding to the slow cooker to remove excess moisture, allowing the spice rub to adhere better and create a more flavorful coating.
Bloom Your Spices First 🌶️
Toast the garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a small skillet for 30-60 seconds before applying to wings to intensify their flavors and eliminate any raw, dusty taste.
Strain Adobo Chilies for Thickness Control 🥄
Reserve the adobo sauce separately from the chilies, then blend only the chilies with honey and ketchup to create a thicker, more luxurious sauce that clings better to wings without becoming watery.
Finish Under the Broiler for Caramelization ✨
Transfer cooked wings to a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes in the final stage to caramelize the honey-chipotle glaze and add a subtle char that elevates the flavor complexity.
Apple Cider Vinegar Balance for Depth 🍎
Add apple cider vinegar in two stages—half at the start for flavor development and half in the last 30 minutes—to maintain brightness and prevent the sauce from becoming one-dimensional or overly sweet.