Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Calling all wing lovers out there! Look no further because these flavor-packed Instant Pot Chicken Wings will be your new favorite!

I used to bake chicken wings in the oven and I wait about 45 minutes until I have a batch of golden brown wings to devour.

This Instant Pot method cuts cooking time in half and my 6-quart pot can hold a lot so it’s easy to make a big batch that’s good for up to 4 people.

I partnered with The Watkins Co. to create a smoky and flavorful dry rub to coat these lip smackin’ delicious chicken wings.

The Watkins Co. has been creating products naturally for more than 150 years and they use the best gluten-free, non-GMO ingredients in their gourmet spices and spice blends.

I used a combination of  Watkins spices  for the Instant Pot Chicken Wings dry rub. Onion powder, chili powder, paprika and black pepper with sea salt creates a nice smoky base with a little bit of a kick. I then tossed the flat and drummette chicken wing pieces with the rub until each piece is evenly coated.

Tip: when buying chicken wings, separate the flat and drummettes by slicing through the joint. Use a cleaver or a chef’s knife so it’s easier to cut the wings.

save the wing tips for later when you make homemade bone broth!

Are you team drumettes or team flats?

Once the wings are cooked in the Instant Pot, I crisped them up under the broiler for a few minutes before generously slathering the yummy wings with tangy buffalo wing sauce. (Or skip the sauce and eat the wings dry. It will still turn out amazing!)

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Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4

Author Jenny Castaneda

Ingredients

For the dry rub:

• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 3/4 tbsp sea salt
• 3 lbs chicken wings drumettes and flats
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup wing sauce

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dry rub.
2. In a large bowl, add chicken wings and add dry rub. Toss wings until each piece is evenly seasoned.
3. Place a round metal rack at the bottom of the Instant Pot.
4. Pour water in the pot.
5. Arrange the wings evenly on the metal rack.
6. Cover and make sure the valve is set to the “Sealing” position.
7. Press the “Manual” button and cook for 15 minutes on high pressure.
8. Once the wings are done cooking, cover the valve with a towel and turn the valve to quickly release the pressure.
9. Set a baking rack on top of a baking tray.
Transfer chicken wings on top of the baking rack.
10. Broil on high for 5 mins each side.
11. In a large bowl, add cooked chicken wings and pour the wing sauce on top.
12. Toss until the wings are completely covered with sauce.
13. Serve immediately.

Thank you to The Watkins Co. for sponsoring this post! All reviews and opinions are based on my personal view.

Looking for more chicken wing recipes?

Check out my Maple Buffalo Chicken Wings, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings and Lemon Pepper Wings.