Ingredients

2

lb chicken wing drummettes

1

cup root beer

1 1/2

cups barbecue sauce

3

tablespoons packed brown sugar

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation

Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken in slow cooker.

In medium bowl, stir root beer, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and pepper flakes until well blended. Reserve 1 cup sauce. Pour remaining sauce over chicken. Stir to coat.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.

Set oven control to broil. Line broiler pan with foil. Using slotted spoon or tongs, place chicken on pan (discard liquid). Brush with reserved 1 cup sauce. Broil tops of chicken 3 inches from heat 6 to 9 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken; brush with sauce. Broil 6 to 9 minutes longer or until browned. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping, if desired.