This recipe for Crock-Pot Teriyaki Chicken Wings is perfect for a weeknight dinner when served with rice and veggies or as a tasty appetizer for your next party! No deep frying necessary with this easy 5-ingredient recipe!
Why You Should Make Teriyaki Chicken Wings In Your Slow Cooker
If you are wanting to try homemade teriyaki chicken wings made in your crockpot for dinner or as an appetizer this recipe is for you!
Grab a 3 pounds of chicken wings and a few kitchen staples which will make up your homemade teriyaki sauce!
There is no need to deep-fry or bake these juicy wings because everything is cooked right in your slow cooker!
I love to serve these flavorful bone-in chicken wings with a side of rice and steamed or stir-fried vegetables as an entree for dinner. The whole family seems to really enjoy this recipe as a main dish because the taste is fantastic!
But, if you are hosting a party or get-together these teriyaki wings also make wonderful appetizers for your hungry party guests!
Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Variations
If you would like to change the flavor profile of these chicken wings you can try the following flavor enhancing variations…
- Spicy – Add a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes.
- Garlic – Add an additional clove or two of minced garlic to the recipe.
- Ginger – Add a teaspoon or two of grated fresh ginger to the sauce mixture.
- Sesame – Add 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil to the sauce mixture and then garnish the finished wings with a tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.
- Island Teriyaki – Add one 15 ounce can of drained pineapple tidbits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can easily keep cooked chicken wings warm in a crockpot. To do so, set your slow cooker to the WARM setting. Keep the wings covered with the crockpot lid and your wings can safely be kept warm for up to 4 hours.
If you are serving chicken wings as an appetizer at a party, plan for your guests to eat 3 to 5 wings per person. While the count of how many wings are in a pound of chicken wings will vary depending on the size of the chicken wings, the average count is 4 to 5 wings per pound.
Chicken wings that that have been cooked in a slow cooker won’t come out crispy like if they had been deep-fried. However, you can crisp the skin on the chicken wings by placing them under the broiler of your oven for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Just watch the wings carefully to prevent them from burning! Additionally you can grill the cooked wings on an outdoor BBQ grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
To store leftover chicken wings place them in an airtight container that is food-safe and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Crock-Pot Teriyaki Chicken Wings Recipe
Equipment
- 6 Quart Crock-Pot or larger
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds Chicken Wings
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- ½ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Place chicken wings in a 6 quart or larger slow cooker and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Pour sauce over wings and toss to coat using tongs.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours.
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Can the wings be put in frozen?