Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
Made with kitchen staples, this slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe features perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks coated in barbeque sauce slow cooked to perfection in a crockpot. It's quick, easy, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. You'll get tender, juicy chicken drumsticks every single time!
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Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks
- 2½ cups BBQ sauce divided
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cayenne if using.
- Pat chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. Season chicken all over with the spice mix.
- Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the drumsticks in the slow cooker.
- Pour 2 cups of BBQ sauce into the slow cooker and toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours.
- When done cooking, spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and pre-heat the broiler.
- Remove the chicken drumsticks from the slow cooker and place them on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush the remaining ½ cup bbq sauce over the drumsticks.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken has browned and crisped up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1780mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 758IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg