Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Have you ever had these moments and panicked?

…received a call from your son or daughter: “Mom, I’m bringing friends over after school”

…hosted a party and your lovely guests brought more guests (the more the merrier, right?)

…been invited to a potluck and you had nothing prepared.

Yes. We’ve been there…especially around the hectic holiday season.

Save this Last Minute BBQ Instant Pot Wings Recipe for those I-need-food-quick moments. 😉

2 Ingredients & 3 Simple Steps:

1. Pressure Cook Chicken Wings
2. Pat Dry & Apply BBQ Sauce
3. Finish in Airfryer or Oven

You’ll Enjoy Instant Pot Chicken Wings Because:

• Super easy to make
• Big time-saver! Cut short half the cooking time compared to using only the oven.
• Only need 2 ingredients – chicken wings & your favorite BBQ sauce
• Finger-licking flavorful, juicy, moist, and tender wings

Time for some finger-licking delicious Instant Pot Wings! 😀

Step-by-Step Guide: Instant Pot Chicken Wings 

Prepare Ingredients for making Chicken Wings in Instant Pot:

• 2 pounds chicken wings & drumettes
• ½ cup (125 ml) your favorite BBQ Sauce (we used Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce)

Pressure Cook Chicken Wings

First, pour 1 cup (250ml) of cold water in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

Then, place a steamer basket in Instant Pot.

Add the chicken wings and drumettes in the steamer basket.

Close lid and pressure cook at:

• Pressure Cooking Method: High Pressure for 5 minutes, then Full Natural Release

Open the lid carefully.

Preheat Airfryer or Oven

While Instant Pot is naturally releasing, dial airfryer to 400°F and set the timer to 10 minutes.

*Note: If you’re using oven:

While Instant Pot is naturally releasing, preheat the oven to 450°F.

Pat Dry Chicken Wings

Remove the chicken wings and drumettes from Instant Pot.

Pat them really dry with paper towels.

Apply Sauce & Place in Airfryer or Oven

In a large mixing bowl, toss Instant Pot wings and drumettes with ½ cup (125ml) of yummy BBQ sauce.

Add the chicken wings and drumettes in the airfryer basket.

Airfry until sauce is glossy and caramelized, about 5–10 minutes.

*Note: After 2 – 3 minutes, take out the airfryer basket and give it a toss to make sure the chicken wings brown evenly.

*Note: If you’re using an oven:

Place the chicken wings and drumettes in a single layer on a wire rack in a baking tray.

Bake until the sauce is glossy and caramelized, for about 8–15 minutes.

Then you’re ready to serve your crowd with these deliciously juicy & caramelized Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings! Enjoy~

Tools for Instant Pot BBQ Wings

• Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
• Stainless Steel Steamer Basket
• Tatung TOT-F1300U 1.6 L Health Oil-Less Air Fryer] or Oven
• Large mixing bowl

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