Best Instant Pot Chicken Wings Recipes

INSTANT POT® CRISPY BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select manual function. Place the trivet in the pot and add the water. Place wings on the trivet. Close and lock the lid and seal the vent. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 20 to 25 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.
• Remove wings from pressure cooker and pat dry with paper towels. Mix barbecue sauce and melted butter together in a bowl. Place wings on the prepared pan and baste with barbecue sauce mixture.
• Cook wings under the hot broiler, turning once, until desired crispness is reached, 5 to 15 minutes.

BEST INSTANT POT CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE

Steps:

• Pressure Cook Chicken Wings: Add 1 cup of water to the the pressure cooker pot. If using frozen chicken wings, make sure they are not frozen in a block of ice. You should be able to separate them. Place the trivet with handles or steamer basket in the pot and stack the fresh or frozen wings directly onto it. Close the lid and make sure the valve points to sealed. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the timer for 12 minutes for frozen chicken wings and 8 minutes for fresh chicken wings. Prep Work While Wings Are Cooking: While the chicken wings cook, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a cooking rack on top of it. Set aside. Turn oven to Broil. With the chicken wings still cooking, start making the sauce. You can also use store-bought sauce, see blog post for details. Honey Garlic Sauce: Add the garlic, ginger, Mirin, soy sauce, honey, water, sesame oil and red pepper flakes to a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until it starts to thicken. Stir often. In a small bowl combine cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and stir until fully dissolved. Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until it thickens. Remove sauce from heat and set 1/2 cup to 1 cup aside for dipping. Broiling the Chicken Wings: Once the Instant Pot beeps and the cooking has been completed, do a 5 minutes Natural Pressure Release. Remove the lid carefully and remove the steamer basket or trivet with chicken wings. Transfer 1/2 of the wings to a large bowl, and pour the Honey Garlic Sauce sauce over them. Gently toss to coat the wings well in sauce on each side, preferably use your hand to do this. Arrange the wings on the prepared baking rack. Repeat with the remaining wings. Broil chicken wings for about 5 minutes, flip and broil on the other side. Watch wings closely not to burn them, and broil less or more, based on how crispy you prefer them. Serve the wings with the leftover 1/2 cup of sauce or with your favorite dipping sauce.

INSTANT POT® SWEET AND HOT CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Pat wings dry and place in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and toss until covered.
• Place a trivet in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Place the seasoned wings in the cooker, on the trivet. Pour 1/2 cup cold water around the wings in the pot.
• Secure and lock the lid and turn the pressure to Sealing function. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Meanwhile, set your oven to broil on high and place the oven rack one level higher than the center position. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a cooling rack on top of the foil-lined sheet. Spray the cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray. Set the sheet aside while the wings cook.
• Once the wings have finished cooking in the pressure cooker, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then turn the knob to the Venting position to release any additional steam. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Combine hot sauce, barbeque sauce, and melted butter in a bowl. Place the wings in a large bowl and pour half of the sauce over the wings. Using a large spoon, toss the wings until all are covered with sauce. Arrange the wings on the wire rack and place in the oven.
• Vent the oven door and broil on each side until desired crispness is reached, 5 to 10 minutes. You may want to rotate the sheet halfway when turning the wings on second side.
• Transfer wings to a bowl, pour remaining sauce over top, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.