How to Make Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing screams summer quite like a good old-fashioned BBQ, and what better way to enjoy it than with some juicy, tender BBQ chicken drumsticks cooked to perfection in a slow cooker? This recipe is a game-changer when it comes to hosting a backyard cookout or simply satisfying your craving for some finger-licking good BBQ chicken. With minimal effort and a handful of basic ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 (4 ounce) bone-in chicken drumsticks, with skin

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 12 drumsticks

  • Mix ketchup, onion, brown sugar, garlic, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Place chicken drumsticks in a slow cooker and drizzle sauce over top. Cook on High for 3 hours.
  • When the 3 hours are almost up, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Transfer chicken and sauce to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone, the juices run clear, and the skin is browned, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    485 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 184mg
    • Sodium: 1229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 45g
    • Potassium: 662mg