21 of the BEST Slow Cooker Drumstick Recipes

If you’ve got a busy weeknight dinner planned you’ll want to check out 21 of the BEST Slow Cooker Drumstick Recipes the whole family will LOVE!

Slow cooker recipes are my favorite ways to get juicy chicken drumsticks for a fraction of the price of cooking with chicken breasts.

With just a few minutes of prep time you’ll have a delicious meal ready for the entire family, made in one pot. Game day, anyone?

Tips for Cooking Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Making the best crockpot chicken drumsticks is made easier by following these tips!

The best way to have an easy cleanup is to coat the inner pot with cooking spray or olive oil. Or try using a crockpot liner. This helps the sauces not stick to the sides, allowing for easy clean up every single time.
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F. For thawed drumsticks, you’ll want to cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. You can also cook frozen drumsticks in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-9 hours.
For even cooking, try to keep your chicken legs in a single layer in your crock pot.
Leave the skin on your drumsticks, the skin helps to keep the meat from drying out.
An optional step, if you’d like crispy skin on your crock pot drumsticks, is to broil in the oven for a few minutes. Keep a close eye on them or they may burn!
Store leftover chicken legs in freezer bags or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also store your leftover cooked drumsticks in the freezer for up to 3 months
Most crock pot chicken legs recipes can be switched out for chicken wings or chicken thighs.

I am a firm believer in taking the work out of being a home chef. These recipes are perfect for adults, or as a kid-friendly dinner. Pair with your favorite sides and you’ll have a new favorite meal!

Let’s get slow cooking!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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Slow Cooker Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

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The Best Crock Pot Drumsticks

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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks (5 Ingredients!)

Saucy slow cooker chicken drumsticks are such a juicy chicken dinner and only needs five ingredients. This family meal is easy and delicious.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

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Easy Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken Recipe!

These Slow Cooker Asian Glazed Chicken Drumsticks are a flavorful chicken dinner made with a crave-worthy glaze of honey, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic and balsamic vinegar!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks (Honey Mustard)

These slow cooker chicken drumsticks are easy to make, come out tender and juicy, and feature a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce!

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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Chicken Legs

5-ingredient slow cooker chicken legs are quick, easy, and great for a busy weeknight dinner. Cooks up plump, juicy, and full of flavor.

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Hoisin and Honey Slow-Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

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Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

Made with kitchen staples, this slow cooker chicken drumsticks recipe features perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks coated in barbeque sauce.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks

These slow cooker chicken drumsticks are coated in a spice rub and barbecue sauce, then cooked to tender perfection in the crock pot.

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Crock Pot Chicken Legs Recipe | 5-Minutes To Prep – The Anthony Kitchen

Forget the fussy ingredients! All you need for the best Crock Pot Chicken Legs is a slow cooker, a little oil, drumsticks, and this simple blend of spices!

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Easy crock pot bbq chicken drumsticks come together in the crock pot in about 4 hours. A cheap, few ingredient recipe for family meals.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Legs (2 Ingredients)

The best slow cooker chicken legs! An easy, 2-ingredient crockpot recipe for super tender, flavorful, and juicy chicken drumsticks.

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Smothered Chicken – Easy Crockpot Chicken Legs Recipe

Smothered Chicken is an easy Crockpot Chicken Legs recipe. Incredibly easy to make, these crockpot drumsticks are the best around.

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Your Family Will Go Crazy Over These Salty-Sweet Chicken Drumsticks

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Slow-Cooked Chicken Drumsticks

Learn how long to bake chicken drumsticks with this easy recipe that cooks the chicken low and slow with BBQ sauce until the meat falls off the bone.

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Slow Cooker BBQ or Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Slow Cooker BBQ or Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks or Legs is an easy, healthy, crock pot recipe, served plain or coated, oven broiled to crispy skin perfection!

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