These crave worthy Crockpot Root Beer Honey BBQ Wings will make any ordinary day taste better!
Let’s get that party started!! You’re going to LOVE this easy Crockpot Root Beer Honey BBQ Wings Recipe!
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Crockpot Root Beer Honey BBQ Wings
Crockpot Root Beer Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds Chicken Wings thawed
- 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey Barbecue Sauce {1 bottle}
- 6 ounces A&W Root Beer {use ½ of a 12 oz. can}
Instructions
- Place Chicken Wings in Crockpot.
- Cover with lid and cook on High for 2.5 hours.
- After 2.5 hours, remove juices from crockpot.
- In small mixing bowl, combine Root Beer and BBQ Sauce and stir well.
- Pour mixture over chicken. For crispier wings, retain 3/4 cup of sauce mixture and set aside for later. {see broiling instructions below}
- Cover Crockpot, and cook for 30 minutes more, or until done. ENJOY!!
- For crispier wings, place cooked wings on foil lined cookie sheet and drizzle with 1/4 cup of the remaining sauce and place under Broiler for 5 minutes, then flip wings and drizzle with another 1/4 cup of sauce and place under broiler for an additional 5 minutes, then flip once more, drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup of sauce, and place under broiler for 5 more minutes. ENJOY!
What You’ll Need for This Recipe:
Mixing Bowls
5 – 6 quart Crock Pot
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Kate H. says
My family loves these wings! I decided to adapt the recipe to my instant Pot and is so simple and delicious. I just combine about 4 ounces of root beer with a cup and a half of one of my favorite BBQ sauces and 10 wings. Sometimes frozen, sometimes thawed–it works either way. Set it for pressure cook for 15 minutes, quick pressure release when time is up and then baste them with more sauce and pop under the broiler. Usually I do three to four turns and basting for 4-5 minutes each and then we feast. There are only two of us , but because this is so simple, we eat wings often. If it were not so easy, we probably would only eat them when we go out–but this way, we get our wings “fix” at least three times a month. I tried it with the cola instead of root beer tonight, and it was good, but we really like the root beer. I have also used the same basic recipe on ribs in the IP, and we liked that too. Thanks for the great basic recipe–it is a winner!
Heidi says
This is a great tip, Kate… thanks so much for sharing! I can’t wait to give these a try in the Instant Pot! 🙂
Liz says
Can you use diet instead of regular root beer
Heidi says
Hi Liz ~ I honestly haven’t tried with diet soda, but have heard from others that they didn’t really like it that way. If you do try it with the diet version though, let me know how it turns out!
Kris says
Can you do any of these recipes with boneless chicken chunks? Picky eaters unfortunately, lol. Please and thank you
Zander says
Picky eaters,I feel for ya sister, I really do.
Heidi says
Hi Kris,
There are several other variations of dinners you can use this sauce on. Check them out here…
Root Beer Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast: https://thefrugalgirls.com/2013/07/crockpot-root-beer-barbecue-chicken.html
Root Beer Drumsticks: https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/08/crockpot-root-beer-bbq-drumsticks-recipe.html
Root Beer Ribs: https://thefrugalgirls.com/2016/07/root-beer-bbq-ribs.html
Hope that helps! 🙂
Sue says
How long would you cook if you use chicken legs?
Heidi says
Hi Sue ~ you can find instructions for cooking the chicken legs here: https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/08/crockpot-root-beer-bbq-drumsticks-recipe.html ENJOY!! 🙂
Monica says
Could a person use frozen large breaded popcorn chicken instead of wings? If so, how would you recommend making them?
Susie says
In the recipe it says to cook for 30 minutes after pouring mixture over chicken. Do I cook them in the crockpot or broil in the oven?
Heidi says
Hi Susie ~ you’ll continue cooking them in the Crockpot for 30 more minutes. ENJOY! 🙂
Kelly says
I put whole bag wings, frozen. Use pepsi and abou 1/2 the BBQ sauce. Then remove from crock pot and place on cookie sheet adding more sauce. Broil 5-7 min. makes the BBQ sauce stick. My family eats these up!! Super easy.
Tierra says
Do i season my chicken first or not season it at all?
Heidi says
Hi Tierra ~ you can season with a little salt and pepper, but it’s not necessary. 🙂
Missy says
Can I cook longer then 2.5 hrs without ruining them….I have to leave for a few hours
Heidi says
Hi Missy ~ yes… you can cook longer if you cook on LOW. 🙂 Enjoy!!
Todd Alexander says
Hello, I just found this recipe and I’m going to use it for my super bowl party tonight! I plan to grill the chicken wings first (us in the middle of winter with snow on the ground haha!) and then add them to the crock pot with the bbq/root beer mixture… Any advice for that method?
Aubree says
If you’re grilling them, I might just mix the BBQ sauce and root beer and brush it on while on the grill. Maybe set some sauce aside to use for dipping, too.
mike says
How much root beer and how much bbq sauce do you mix together?
Thanks
Heidi says
Hi Mike ~ you’ll mix the entire bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce with 1/2 can of the Root Beer. Hope that helps! ENJOY!
liz says
Do you put just the chicken in the slow cooker for 2.5 hours with no liquid at all?
Heidi says
Yes… the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. Hope that helps! 😉
Sandi says
it says 12-14 wings…is it whole wings or separate? I imagine the recipe can be doubled, will it need more cooking time or the same?
Jim says
Looking for that answer myself, if you ever got an answer please let me know. I’m set up to get all responses for this recipe. Thanks jim adams
Jessica says
They’re like buffalo wings. The small chicken “wings” that look like mini legs and wings.
Jim says
Thanks
wendy says
Hey there,
just put frozen wings in crock pot frozen,not thawed….will recipe still work????
Please email me back asap!!!
Thanks!!
Heidi says
Hi Wendy ~ that will still work okay… you’ll just need to lengthen the cook time a bit to compensate for them being frozen. Hope that helps!
susan says
Recipes sound good but what temps?
Heidi says
Hi Susan ~ you’ll cook on High for 2.5 hours, remove juices, add sauce, then cook on High for 30 more minutes. Hope that helps! 🙂
Evangeline says
Looks so good! How does the cooking time differ if I use chicken breast? (Don’t have any wings right now).
Heidi says
Hi Evangeline ~ this works great with chicken breasts, too! You can find more information on time, etc. here: https://thefrugalgirls.com/?p=132487 ENJOY! 🙂
Lauren | Bears By Lauren says
WOW! This looks amazing. We use Sweet Baby Ray’s but I never thought of adding to it. Can’t wait to try it.
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks, Lauren! It’s delicious and SO simple… hope you love it! 😉