Instant Pot Chicken Wings

These Instant Pot Chicken Wings are super easy to make and cook up tender every time. You’ll love to use the instant pot to make flavorful chicken wings in minutes.

Chicken Wings in the Instant Pot

It’s so easy to use the instant pot to make all sorts of chicken dishes. And it’s faster than cooking on a stovetop or in the oven. You can add any seasonings you love, and cook these up in an instant pot while you prep the side dishes. And if you prefer crispy skin, just pop them under the broiler or in the air fryer for a few minutes. You can really customize this recipe to your liking!

This recipe is easy enough for a quick weeknight dinner and can be boosted with seasonings for guests or hosting a home-gating party. A few flavorful ideas to try: Old Bay seasoning, BBQ seasoning, grill seasoning, or even red pepper flakes. You can also pump up the flavor (and fun!) by serving them with a variety of complimentary sauces, like horseradish sauce, blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing, or honey mustard. It’s really up to whatever you’re craving!

Love easy chicken recipes in the instant pot? Check out these favorites: Instant Pot Bone-In Chicken Thighs, Tender Instant Pot Chicken Gizzards, and Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks.

How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Start by prepping the instant pot for cooking. Pour in a cup of water. Add trivet, if you have one.

Now it’s time to season the wings. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to both sides of the wings.

Lay chicken wings on top of trivet and close lid of instant pot. Set to sealing position.

Pressure cook at high pressure for 15 minutes, then quick release the steam.

Once the pin has dropped and the pressure has released, open the instant pot and carefully remove the wings using tongs.

Cooking Tips

• Rub the seasoning on the wings to coat evenly
• These chicken wings hold onto to their seasoning best if cooked on trivet. However, if you do not have one, you can certainly cook them directly in the water.
• If you like crispy skin on the outside, take an additional step to broil the wings or heat for a few minutes in the air fryer.

How Much Water Do You Put In An Instant Pot For Chicken?

Add 1 cup of water to an instant pot when cooking chicken. Ideally, you would cook the chicken on top of a trivet, to keep the chicken out of the water while cooking. This helps the seasonings to stay on the chicken.

What To Serve With Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Classic potluck sides are delicious with these wings. Try Cucumber Apple Salad, Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples, and Instant Pot Potato Salad.

Or serve them with low-carb sides for a filling, healthy meal! We love Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower Rice, Carrot Apple Slaw With Radishes, and Keto Cauliflower “Potato” Salad.

More Instant Pot Chicken Dishes To Try

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Teriyaki Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Adobo Recipe

Bone-In Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot (From Fresh or Frozen)

Instant Pot Whole Chicken (From Fresh Or Frozen)

See Also:

• Easy Refried Beans
• Instant Pot Ramen
• Tamales In The Instant Pot