1. Prepare the Chicken
Place the chicken wings in your slow cooker.
2. Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the wings, coating them well.
3. Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the wings are tender.
4. Thicken the Glaze
Remove the wings and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker sauce and cook until thickened.
5. Broil for Perfection
Brush the thickened sauce over the wings. Broil for 3–5 minutes, until slightly charred and sticky.
6. Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
Variations & Tips
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Spicy Kick: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.
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Sweeter Finish: Increase honey for a richer glaze.
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Flavor Twist: Add hoisin sauce or a splash of lime juice.
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Different Cuts: Try chicken drumettes for meatier bites.
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Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
1. Prepare the Chicken
Place the chicken wings in your slow cooker.
2. Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the wings, coating them well.
3. Slow Cook
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the wings are tender.
4. Thicken the Glaze
Remove the wings and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker sauce and cook until thickened.
5. Broil for Perfection
Brush the thickened sauce over the wings. Broil for 3–5 minutes, until slightly charred and sticky.
6. Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
Variations & Tips
-
Spicy Kick: Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.
-
Sweeter Finish: Increase honey for a richer glaze.
-
Flavor Twist: Add hoisin sauce or a splash of lime juice.
-
Different Cuts: Try chicken drumettes for meatier bites.
-
Gluten-Free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
