Slow Cooker Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings

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These Slow Cooker Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings have the perfect amount of heat and sweet! Wings are one of our favorites when we go out, but the last few years I have been making them more at home. I used the slow cooker then finished them off in the broiler and they were awesome!

Why make chicken wings in the Slow Cooker

I usually just bake the wings, but making wings in the slow cooker allowed the flavors to soak in. Finishing them off in the oven gave the perfect crisp. You can use any type of hot jelly but I used this Merlot Cherry Habanero Jelly recipe from Food Wine Sunshine.

If you have never tried hot pepper jelly before, you are missing out! For years we have enjoyed Mike’s uncle’s Cherry Jalapeno Jelly in our burgers, on pork loin, over cream cheese, and on wings!

We love it so much that I made a raspberry jelly this past summer with some peppers from our garden and it turned out great. So…buy some or make some jelly and enjoy the heat in this easy slow cooker chicken wings recipe!!

What you need for this Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wing Recipe

• Raw Chicken Wings
• Honey (regular or hot)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Whole Grain Mustard
• Hot Pepper Jelly

How to make these Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings in the Slow Cooker

First grab a sharp knife and cut the chicken wings at the joints. Trim any unwanted parts/hairs off.

Then spray the slow cooker with non stick spray and then add all the other ingredients!

How long to slow cook chicken wings in the Crock Pot

Cook on low about 3.5 to 4 hours or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees F. You do not want to over cook because then the meat will just fall off of the bones

Then transfer the chicken wings to a foil lined baking sheet and mix remaining jelly with some water or just microwave the jelly for easy brushing. Coat the wings before putting in the oven. Broil for a few minutes until desired crispiness.

Then add some more jelly at the end, too! Enjoy with all of your favorite dipping sauces per usual!

Can I make these Chicken Wings in the oven or Air Fryer?

Of course! Just Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and coat the wings. Then Bake or Air Fry until the wings are at least 165 degrees internal temperature!

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Slow Cooker Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings

These Hot Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings are so delicious. Cooked in the slow cooker and finished off in the oven!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• Slow Cooker, Crock Pot

Ingredients

  

• 4 lbs raw chicken wings
• 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly +more to glaze
• 1 tbsp honey regular or hot
• 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Start by cutting the chicken wings at the joints, trimming any unwanted parts, and discard wing tips.
• Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray.
• Add the chicken wings and the rest of the ingredients.
• Stir everything to toss and combine ingredients.
• Set slow cooker to low and cook for 3.5 -4 hours until internal temp reaches 165 degrees F.
• Transfer the wings to a foil lines baking sheet and top the wings with a little extra jelly. (can microwave the jelly for easier glazing or add some water to it).
• Broil in the oven on high for a few minutes until desired crispiness is met.
• Brush a little more jelly on before serving if desires and Enjoy!

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I hop you enjoy this chicken wing recipe as much as we do! Please stop on back and let me know if your tried them!

*This post was updated with new photos December 11, 2022

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