Here’s a simple and flavorful way to make slow cooker chicken drumsticks 🍗
🍗 Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks
🛒 Ingredients
- 8–10 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (or sauce of choice)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season the chicken
Pat drumsticks dry. Rub with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder. - Add to slow cooker
Place drumsticks in a single layer if possible. - Add sauce
Pour BBQ sauce over the top and coat evenly. - Cook
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
(Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 165°F / 74°C.)
- Optional – Crispy finish 🔥
Transfer to a baking sheet and broil 3–5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
🍯 Flavor Variations
- Honey Garlic: Mix ½ cup honey + ½ cup soy sauce + 3 cloves garlic
- Buffalo Style: Use buffalo sauce + 2 tbsp melted butter
- Teriyaki: Use teriyaki sauce + sprinkle sesame seeds after cooking
If you’d like, tell me what ingredients you have and I’ll customize the recipe for you.
