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Apple Cider BBQ Wings

These sticky-sweet wings are the perfect marriage of fall flavors and game-day comfort food! The apple cider adds a beautiful depth to the BBQ sauce that'll have everyone asking for your secret. Best part? Your slow cooker does all the work while you're busy getting everything else ready for the par
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs chicken wings split at joints, tips removed
  • 1½ cups BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, apple cider, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and smoked paprika until well combined.
  3. Place wings in your slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over them, tossing to coat evenly.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until wings are tender and cooked through.
  5. For extra crispy wings (totally optional but recommended!), transfer wings to a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until edges are crispy.
  6. Return wings to the slow cooker sauce, toss to coat, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.