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Slow Cooker Tinga Chicken Wings

Tangy, smoky, and a little spicy with fall off the bone tender meat that is juicy and full of flavor - chicken tinga wings are a delicious twist on chicken wings right from your slow cooker! Perfect for the big game, tailgating, parties, or picnics!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 12 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Keyword: appetizers, chicken tinga, chicken wings, crock pot, slow cooker, slow cooker wings, tinga
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 1 cup tinga sauce
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Add a bit of olive oil to the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Place wings in slow cooker.
  • Add tinga sauce and toss to cover wings completely.
  • Place lid on slow cooker and set to high, cook for two hours (cook four hours on low, or if your wings are still frozen).
  • When chicken is done, remove from slow cooker and place on baking sheet lined with nonstick foil or parchment paper and place under broiler set to high for 4-5 minutes, then flip and broil other side, to give a light crunch.
  • Serve with crema, guacamole, ranch, blue cheese, and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 553mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g