Ingredients
- 20 bone-in chicken wings
- 1 1/2 tablespoons BBQ dry rub seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 -2 cups BBQ sauce
For the rub:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the BBQ sauce:
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar unfiltered and unsweetened
- 1 1/3 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Make the rub:
- Mix all rub ingredients in an airtight container. Shake well.
Make the sauce:
- Whisk all ingredients together in a small saucepan and simmer for 30 minutes.
For the wings:
- Rub the chicken with the 1 1/2 tablespoons of rub and salt.
- Place the wings in a 4-quart slow cooker. Pour 1/2 cup of the BBQ sauce over the wings.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven broiler. Transfer the wings to a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Broil for about 10 minutes on high, until the wings begin to turn golden brown in spots.
- Warm the remaining BBQ sauce if it's cold. Toss 1 cup of sauce with the wings. Add the rest of the sauce on the side.