Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Pat the wings bone-dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne until evenly coated.
  2. Arrange the seasoned wings in the slow cooker, stacking them like a log cabin to allow air circulation. Cover and cook on Low for 2 hours 30 minutes until tender but not falling apart and the meat registers 165°F.
  3. Preheat broiler to high. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and arrange wings in a single layer. Whisk melted butter into the sauce and brush onto wings. Broil for 3-5 minutes per side until skin is charred and crispy.