Easy Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks Recipe! {3 Ingredients}

Here’s a quick and simple Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch, or even Game Day!

This week keep your dinner simple and tasty with these family pleasing Barbecue Chicken Drumsticks! They’re kid approved and fall-off-the-bone delicious! The perfect slow cooker solution for those busy weeknights!

In fact, these BBQ Chicken Legs are so good that licking your fingers is actually preferred over using napkins!!

You know how much I love Easy Crockpot Recipes, and preparing these Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks is as easy as it gets.

So how easy is this recipe?  To start, all you’ll need to do is toss your BBQ Chicken Legs in Crock Pot and walk away…

Easy Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks

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How Much Water Do You Put in a Slow Cooker for Chicken?

Believe it or not, you actually don’t need any water at all!  The chicken drumsticks will cook in the juices they release.

How Long Does It Take For Drumsticks To Cook In Crock Pot?

Just three and a half hours!  You’ll start by placing your drumsticks in your Crock Pot, and cooking on HIGH heat for 3 hours or until done.  Next you’ll drain the juices, add the sauce, and cook for 30 more minutes!

How Do You Know When Chicken Legs Are Cooked?

To know for sure if your chicken wings are fully cooked, simply insert a kitchen thermometer into your chicken legs to verify that the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees.

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe:

Staci writes: “So easy and delicious!”

Porsche writes: “Came out delicious.”

Michelle writes: “CHEAP and my family loves it!”

Niki writes: “OMG these taste awesome!!”

DeWanda writes: “Turned out very good and flavorful!”

Jessica writes: “I would make this again. Very good.”

Anita writes: “My kids love these drumsticks and so do I.”  🙂

Leslie writes: “This was very good tender chicken! Will definitely make again.”

Erin writes: “So easy and delicious, great for pulled bbq chicken sandwiches using leftovers”

Misty writes: “So tasty! So easy! So cheap! What else could you ask for! Followed recipe to a tee.  Used leftovers for pulled bbq chicken sandwiches. Finger lickin’ good!”

Lauren writes: “Came out great. Meat fell off the bone.”

Jessica writes: “This turned out so good, falling off the bone.”

Calen writes: “Chicken was falling off the bones!! 😁 I seasoned the chicken the night before and put it the crockpot the next day.”

Deborah writes: “Made this a couple times and it’s easy and delicious!!!”

Allison writes: “Sooo yummy especially paired up with mashed potatoes!”

Michelle writes: “These are a favorite at our house. So easy and tasty. Pair it with instant potatoes and a veggie for dinner. Yum!”

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Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks Recipe!

Here's a quick and simple Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner, Sunday lunch, or even Game Day!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time3 hrs 35 mins

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Chicken Drumsticks
• 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce {1 bottle}
• ½ cup water {optional}
• 1 White Onion sliced {optional}

Instructions

• If adding onions, place 1/2 cup water and sliced onions on the bottom of the Crockpot, then lay Drumsticks on top.
• If not adding onions, simply place Drumsticks in Crockpot.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
• After 3 hours, remove juices from crockpot, and pour entire contents of BBQ sauce bottle over chicken.
• Cover, and cook for 30 minutes more, or until done. ENJOY!!

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5 – 6 quart Crock Pot

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