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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Wings - Let the slow cooker do the work for you with these easy paleo-friendly chicken wings! A healthy, gluten, grain and dairy free, crowd pleasing appetizer for game day! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit
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BBQ Paleo Chicken Wings in the Slow Cooker

Let the slow cooker work its magic on these easy BBQ Paleo chicken wings! A crave-worthy appetizer that's perfect for game day or any gathering!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 205kcal
Author Taylor Kiser

Ingredients

  • 20 bone-in chicken wings
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons BBQ dry rub seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/2 -2 cups BBQ sauce

For the rub:

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the BBQ sauce:

  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar unfiltered and unsweetened
  • 1 1/3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Make the rub:

  • Mix all rub ingredients in an airtight container. Shake well.

Make the sauce:

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes.

For the wings:

  • Rub the chicken with the 1 1/2 tablespoons of rub and salt.
  • Place the wings in a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce over the wings.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven broiler. Transfer the wings to a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Broil for about 10 minutes on high, until the wings begin to turn golden brown in spots.
  • Warm the remaining BBQ sauce if it's cold. Toss 1 cup of sauce with the wings. Add the rest of the sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.3g | Protein: 17.7g | Fat: 15.3g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 74.3mg | Sodium: 486.2mg | Potassium: 243.2mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8.2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg