Easy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe: Crockpot

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Easy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe: Crockpot

Make these Easy Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings Recipe using your crockpot. These wings have a mouthwatering blend of peppery heat and are coated in a delicious sticky hot honey sauce drizzled over them just before serving. The best part is they are not fried.

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 10

2 30

Total Time 2 40

Servings

Calories 485

Author Gina Dickson

Equipment

Slow Cooker Digital Programmable with Temp Probe

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken wings flats and drumettes
2 teaspoons sea salt You could also use kosher salt instead
2 teaspoons black pepper Freshly course ground
4 cloves garlic Garlic cloves vary in size, your goal is about 2 tablespoons of fresh minced garlic.
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper chili flakes Optional. If you want more heat, add 1/2 teaspoon.
4 teaspoons sesame oil
3 green onions Wash and sliced thin. Use the white and green part of the onion.

Sauce

2 tablespoons hot honey If you like it less spicy, use plain honey. If you want a sweeter tasting wing, drizzle a little more honey on the wings before serving.

Instructions

Preparing The Wings For Cooking

Remove the chicken wings from their packaging and place them in a colander in your sink.
Rinse the wings under cold running water, making sure to wash all surfaces of the wings, including any crevices or folds.
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This will help the seasonings stick to the wings.
Dispose of the paper towels and any packaging in the trash. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

Preparing the Slat and Pepper Sauce for Cooking

Mix the salt, crushed black pepper, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside the seasoning mix.
In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken wings. Drizzle the sesame oil over the chicken wings. Using a large spoon or tongs, toss the wings in the oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Once the wings are coated in sesame oil, sprinkle your salt and pepper seasoning mixture over the wings. Toss with a large spoon or tongs. You could also use your hands if you prefer.

Cooking Chicken Wings In The Crocpot

Place the wings in an even layer in the bottom of the crockpot. *Note: Do not add any liquid.
Place the lid onto your crock pot and cook on high heat for 2 1/2 hours.
After 2 1/2 hours, check the internal temperature of the chicken wings. If it is below 165 in any of the wings, place the lid back on and cook for another 30 minutes or until the wings have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Adding Sauce To The Wings

After the wings are cooked, remove them from the crockpot and put them into a large bowl. Do not put any of the broth juices in the bowl. Just discard it.
Drizzle the wings with hot honey or use regular honey if you prefer less heat.
Top with thinly sliced green onions and serve.

Notes

Safety Note: Do not rinse chicken wings under hot water as it can create a breeding ground for bacteria, and do not soak the chicken wings in water as it can also cause cross-contamination of bacteria.

Note: Cooking time can vary when using an older-style crockpot or a different brand. The temperature and cooking speed can vary from model to model and from one manufacturer to another. Also, older crockpots may not heat as evenly or consistently as newer models, affecting cooking times.

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