Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Wings
The sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce creates perfectly tender wings that are finished under the broiler for that irresistible sticky glaze.
Servings: 4
Calories: 739kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken wings fresh or thawed
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3-5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Place the wings into your slow cooker pot.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, fresh ginger, and black pepper until completely combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the wings in the slow cooker, ensuring they're evenly coated.
- Cover and cook fresh or thawed wings on LOW for 4-5 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) until the chicken is tender and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once cooked, preheat your oven broiler and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the cooked wings to the prepared baking sheet and baste generously with the teriyaki sauce from the slow cooker.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes, then flip the wings, baste again, and broil for another 3-4 minutes until they achieve that perfect sticky, slightly crispy exterior.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For the crispiest wings, pat them dry before placing in the slow cooker.
- Don't skip the broiling step! This is what transforms them from good to amazing by caramelizing the sauce.
- If you prefer an even thicker glaze, transfer about 1½ cups of the sauce from the slow cooker to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Keep a close eye on the wings while broiling as the sugar in the sauce can burn quickly.
- For maximum flavor, toss the wings in the thickened sauce after broiling for one last coating.
Nutrition
Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1338mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Vitamin D: 0.2µg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg