This is the best and easy to make spicy Instant Pot Chicken Wings recipe made with delicious BBQ sauce!

These Instant Pot Chicken Wings are my new favorite “to go” recipe! First of all, it’s super easy to make. Second, I love the mix of seasoning that make these classic BBQ wings spicy and aromatic.

Thanks to the Instant Pot, the cooking time is so much quicker than when you bake it. All it takes is 6 minutes to cook on high pressure, then naturally release the pressure for about 10 minutes. I also like to broil the wings after mixing them with BBQ sauce to get the perfect crispiness.

How to make The Best Instant Pot Chicken Wings

This recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Wings is really easy!

We can start with mixing all the seasoning ingredients together (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme).

Then rinse and pat dry the chicken wings, using paper towels.

When it’s done, add the seasoning to the chicken and toss well, so the spices are evenly distributed.

Now we can use the Instant Pot. Add ½ cup of water and put the trivet in the middle.

Place the seasoned chicken wings on top of the trivet, so the chicken doesn’t sit in the water. Close the top and set it to Manual High Pressure for 6 minutes.

When done, take the chicken wings out to a large mixing bowl, add BBQ sauce and mix well.

Transfer the BBQ chicken wings to a baking sheet with a wire rack. If you have some remaining BBQ sauce left in the mixing bowl, brush it over the wings with a baking brush.

Broil for 5-10 minutes, or until the Chickens Wings are crispy.

How to bake Chicken Wings in the Oven

If you don’t have an Instant Pot but still want to make this recipe, you can still bake it in the oven. It just will take more time than making them in Instant Pot.

The first two steps will be the same, prepare the seasoning, rinse and pat dry the chicken wings, and mix it together.

Then place the wings on a baking sheet with a wire rack and bake at 400°F for 45 minutes. Make sure it’s cooked through and there is no pink color in the center.

Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss it with BBQ sauce. Then transfer back to a baking sheet with a wire rack and broil for 5-7 minutes.

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The Best Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

This is the best and easy to make spicy Instant Pot Chicken Wings recipe made with delicious BBQ sauce!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Servings: 2

Calories: 102 kcal

Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. In a small mixing bowl, mix all the seasoning together (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, oregano, thyme).

2. Rinse and pat dry chicken wings. Add the seasoning and toss well until it evenly covered.

3. In the Instant Pot, add ½ cup water and place the trivet in the middle.

4. Put the seasoned chicken wings on top of the trivet.

5. Close Instant Pot with the lid and set it to Manual High Pressure for 6 minutes.

6. When done, let it naturally release pressure for 10 minutes.

7. When done, take the chicken wings out to a large mixing bowl, add BBQ sauce and mix well.

8. Transfer the BBQ chicken wings to a baking sheet with a wire rack. If you have some remaining BBQ sauce left in the mixing bowl, brush it over the wings with a baking brush.

9. Broil for 5-10 minutes, or until the Chickens Wings are crispy.

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Nutrition Facts

The Best Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 102 Calories from Fat 20

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.2g 3%

Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%

Cholesterol 17.1mg 6%

Sodium 743.5mg 31%

Total Carbohydrates 13.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9%

Sugars 3.3g

Protein 7.6g 15%

Vitamin A 2%

Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 3%

Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.