Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Instant Pot Chicken Wings are quick, easy, and super moist and delicious! Done in less than 30 minutes with minimal effort, these wings are the perfect appetizer or meal!

Using the instant pot to make chicken wings is a great because it takes hardly any effort and time, and they come out moist, juicy, and delicious! Serve the wings seasoned without sauce, or add buffalo sauce and serve them with a side of chunky blue cheese dressing. These wings are great for game-day, parties, or a meal!

Making these wings couldn't be easier! In just a few quick steps they will be cooking in the Instant Pot. I highly recommend THIS INSTANT POT, as I love mine and have been using it for 4 years with it still going strong!

How to make Instant Pot Chicken Wings:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

• Get all the ingredients together, then add the chicken wings to a bowl, and add the seasonings. Toss to coat the wings thoroughly.

• Add ¾ cup water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside the pot and arrange the chicken wings on the trivet.
• Close the lid and seal pressure valve. Select the pressure cook/manual button on high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
• Once the time is over, quick release the pressure (by flipping the pressure valve to the side- careful steam will be released).
• Carefully take the instant pot chicken wings out with the help of tongs.

• Decide what sauce to use to coat the instant pot chicken wings. Buffalo sauce is my favorite, and this homemade recipe is the best! Here's how to make it:
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan or in the microwave.
  • Combine melted butter and hot sauce in a small bowl. Whisk well until completely blended together.
• Add the wings to a bowl, then add half of the sauce and toss to coat completely.

• Now, you can serve the wings just like this, or you can crisp them up! There are two options, add to a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes, or add them to an air fryer and cook for a few minutes.

• When the wings are finished crisping, brush the remaining sauce over the tops of the wings. Serve hot and with a side of homemade chunky blue cheese or ranch dressing!
• You can store the CHICKEN Wings in an airtight container for 3 days in the refrigerator or around 2 months in the freezer. (Do not coat it with sauce if freezing)

These wings are delicious, moist, and so tasty! Need ideas what to serve them with?!

What to serve with Instant Pot Wings:

• Serve with your favorite dips such as Cilantro Lime Dip, Jalapeno Ranch, or The Best Chunky Blue Cheese.
• Serve with a side of corn on the cob – Instant Pot Corn on the Cob or Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is always a hit!
• Use the air fryer to make Frozen French Fries or Tater Tots to serve alongside the wings!
• A hearty scoop of Creamy Mac and Cheese also goes VERY WELL alongside Wings!
• Make a Simple Wedge Salad to go with the wings!
• Serve with just celery and carrots and a side of Blue Cheese Dressing – YUM!

If you enjoy cooking with an AIR FRYER - be sure to checkout these Air Fryer Chicken Wings and Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings as well!

If you like cooking in the Instant Pot as much as I do, checkout these other recipes:

• Instant Pot Asian Pork cooks up in just minutes, and is the perfect healthy dinner! Use the juicy meat in lettuce wraps, sliders, or a salad!
• Instant Pot Bang Bang Chicken comes together in minutes and is so delicious! The classic spicy sauce is perfect on shredded chicken which can be used in rice bowls, salads, wraps, or however you want!
• Instant Pot Salsa Rice is the perfect meal or side dish to your favorite Mexican inspired dinner! Filled with fresh vegetables and only 4 minutes in the Instant Pot and this rice is ready to eat!
• Instant Pot Peanut Butter Cheesecake is a stunning dessert that comes together in no time! Not only is it amazingly easy, but it’s the best cheesecake EVER!
• Instant Pot Roasted Red Pepper Soup: Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons is the perfect comfort food without any guilt! Make it in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, or on the stove top!
• Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious healthy meal that cooks in just 10 minutes! Simple to make, family friendly, and so tasty!
• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf: In five minutes you can have a whole bunch of hardboiled eggs which are perfect for egg salad! No peeling or ice bath for this Instant Pot Hard Boiled Egg Loaf!
• Instant Pot Chicken Noodle soup is rich with flavor and takes only a fraction of the time to make. Warm up on a cold day with this major comfort food
• Instant Pot Thai Lettuce Wraps (pork or chicken) can be made with pork or chicken in the instant pot or slow cooker! Juicy pork or chicken covered in an easy Thai peanut sauce makes the perfect healthy easy dinner!

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Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Instant Pot Chicken Wings are quick, easy, and super moist and delicious! Done in less than 30 minutes with minimal effort, these wings are the perfect appetizer or meal!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: instant pot chicken wings

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 428 kcal

Ingredients

For the wings:

• 1 lb chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¾ cup water

For the buffalo sauce:

• ½ cup hot sauce
• ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

For the wings:

1. In a large bowl combine chicken wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

2. Add ¾ cup water to the bottom of the instant pot. Place the trivet inside the pot and arrange the chicken wings on the trivet.

3. Close the lid and seal pressure valve. Select the pressure cook/manual button on high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.

4. Once the time is over, quick release the pressure (by flipping the pressure valve to the side- careful steam will be released).

5. Open the lid and carefully remove the chicken.

6. To make the sauce: Mix hot sauce (such as frank’s) with melted butter, and mix to combine.

7. Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl and toss with half of the sauce.

8. Transfer the chicken to a baking tray. Broil the chicken wings for 3-4 minutes per side or until crisp. Remove from oven and brush remaining sauce over the wings.

9. Serve hot!

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information per serving (including buffalo sauce): 428 calories, 35g fat, 1g carbohydrates, 27g protein. 

NOTE: You can store the CHICKEN Wings in an airtight container for 3 days in the refrigerator or around 2 months in the freezer. (Do not coat it with sauce if freezing)

See buffalo sauce full recipe here