Here’s an easy and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks recipe 🍗—great for a simple dinner with very little prep.
Ingredients
- 8–10 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional: 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the sauce
In a bowl, mix:
- BBQ sauce
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Black pepper
- Paprika
2. Add chicken to slow cooker
Place the drumsticks in the slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
3. Pour sauce
Pour the sauce over the drumsticks and coat them well.
4. Cook
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
The chicken should be very tender and fully cooked.
5. Optional (for crispy skin)
Slow cookers don’t crisp the skin, so you can:
- Place cooked drumsticks on a baking sheet
- Broil in the oven for 3–5 minutes to crisp them up.
Optional Flavor Variations
- Honey Garlic: add 2 minced garlic cloves and extra honey.
- Spicy: add 1 tsp chili flakes or hot sauce.
- Asian-style: add 1 tbsp ginger and a splash of sesame oil.
Good Side Dishes
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Rice 🍚
- Coleslaw 🥗
- Roasted vegetables 🥦
If you want, I can also show you 3 more slow cooker drumstick recipes (honey garlic, teriyaki, and creamy ranch) that only take 5 minutes to prepare.
