Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    12

Transform ordinary chicken drumsticks into a BBQ masterpiece with this easy slow-cooker recipe. The magic lies in the two-step process: slow cooking for maximum juiciness, followed by a quick oven bake for perfectly crisp skin. Prepare for rave reviews!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    184 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    45 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    1229 mg
  • Fat
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, finely chopped onion, brown sugar, minced garlic, vegetable oil, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk until well combined. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Place the chicken drumsticks in a slow cooker. Drizzle the prepared BBQ sauce evenly over the drumsticks, ensuring they are well coated. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

03

Step

Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 3 hours, allowing the chicken to become incredibly tender and infused with flavor. (Cook time: 3 hours)

04

Step

With about 30 minutes remaining on the slow cooker timer, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

05

Step

Carefully transfer the chicken drumsticks and the accumulated sauce from the slow cooker to a 9x13-inch baking dish, arranging them in a single layer. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

06

Step

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, and the skin is beautifully browned and slightly crisp. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (Cook time: 30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using smoked paprika in the sauce.
If you prefer a sweeter BBQ sauce, add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar or a drizzle of honey.
To avoid overcrowding, cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
The leftover shredded chicken is excellent in sandwiches, salads, or tacos.

Johnson Langosh

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Luis Hermann

    Jul 1, 2025

    I was skeptical about using a slow cooker for BBQ chicken, but this recipe proved me wrong. The chicken was incredibly moist!

  • Breanne Haley

    Jun 17, 2025

    I added a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce for a little kick. Will definitely make this again!

  • Jovanny Hermiston

    Jun 15, 2025

    The oven-crisping step is genius. It gave the chicken the perfect texture.

  • Caitlyn Hand

    Jun 13, 2025

    These drumsticks were a huge hit at our family barbecue! So easy and delicious.

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