Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

These Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Wings are a game-changer! They’re sweet, tangy, fall-off-the-bone tender, and ridiculously easy to make. Just toss everything in the slow cooker, let it do its magic, and boom—delicious wings with almost no effort. Perfect for game days, parties, or a fun family dinner. Let’s get cooking!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings
½ cup honey
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¼ cup yellow mustard
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening sauce)

A glass jar of honey with a honey dipper, two small bowls of Dijon and yellow mustard, a soy sauce bottle, apple cider vinegar in a small measuring cup

Pro Tips

Pat the wings dry before cooking to help the sauce stick better.
Want crispier wings? Pop them under the broiler for 5 minutes after slow cooking.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey to your taste.
Double the sauce if you love extra for dipping!
Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for a richer flavor.

Tools You’ll Need

Slow cooker
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Measuring cups & spoons
Small saucepan (for thickening sauce, optional)

Substitutions & Variations

No Dijon mustard? Use all yellow mustard.
Gluten-free? Swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.
Spicy version? Add ½ tsp cayenne or a splash of hot sauce.
Different protein? This sauce works great on chicken thighs or drumsticks, too!

Make-Ahead Tips

Mix the sauce a day ahead and store in the fridge.
You can slow-cook the wings, refrigerate them, and crisp them up in the oven right before serving.

How to Make Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken Wings

1️⃣ Mix the Sauce

In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

A glass mixing bowl with honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings being whisked together until smooth

2️⃣ Coat the Wings & Slow Cook

Place the chicken wings in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over them. Toss to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until tender.

A slow cooker filled with raw chicken wings coated in a golden honey mustard sauce

3️⃣ Thicken the Sauce (Optional)

For a thicker glaze, transfer the sauce to a saucepan, bring to a simmer, and stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water). Cook for 2 minutes until thickened.

A small saucepan on a modern stainless steel gas stove with the honey mustard sauce simmering

4️⃣ Broil for Crispiness (Optional)

Place wings on a baking sheet lined with foil. Broil for 4-5 minutes until slightly crispy. Brush with extra sauce before serving.

A baking sheet of honey mustard chicken wings under the broiler, slightly crisping at the edges

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!

Pile the wings on a platter, drizzle with extra sauce, and dig in!

A plate of slow cooker honey mustard chicken wings, glistening with sticky sauce, garnished with fresh parsley

Leftovers & Storage

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze: Freeze cooked wings for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Time to Dig In!

These slow cooker honey mustard wings are a must-try—so easy, so flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. If you make them, let me know how they turn out in the comments! Have any questions? Ask away! 😊