Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe is made with chicken drumsticks, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 303 min
- Total
- 313 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
chicken drumsticks (skin removed)
In the method: Place drumsticks in the bottom of the slow cooker.
ground black pepper
In the method: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
smoked paprika
In the method: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 3 pound chicken drumsticks (skin removed)Ingredient note
Source: 1 Tablespoon brown sugarIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon smoked paprikaIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon garlic powderIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon onion powderIngredient note
Source: 1½ cups BBQ Sauce (divided)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Brush the drumsticks with the remaining BBQ sauce and broil the chicken until lightly browned (about 2-3 minutes - watch carefully so that it doesn’t burn while broiling!).
A little more help as you go
Watch the broiling step
Follow the broiling stage and its stated finish check.
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the slow cooker, baking sheet, and oven. Start with this step: Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Brush the drumsticks with the remaining BBQ sauce and broil the chicken until lightly browned (about 2-3 minutes - watch carefully so that it doesn’t burn while broiling!).
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the broiling stage and its stated finish check.
Additional recipe notes
Keep a close eye on the chicken when broiling, they crisp up quickly!
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.