Instant Pot BBQ chicken wings are crispy seasoned wings coated in barbecue sauce. This easy wing recipe is so simple to make!
Instant Pot BBQ chicken wings are flavorful crisp wings that are smothered in barbecue sauce. This easy recipe takes just a few ingredients and just a few minutes of prep to make.
These chicken wings make a tasty appetizer or a simple main dish. I like to serve these wings with my favorite BBQ sides for a quick and easy dinner that’s always a hit.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Seasonings: Feel free to substitute your favorite barbecue seasoning blend for the spices. Just be aware that many seasoning blends contain salt, so adjust the salt accordingly.
- Barbecue sauce: Feel free to use the type of barbecue sauce that you like.
How to make Instant Pot BBQ chicken wings
Here you’ll find step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: To make the wings, toss the chicken wings with the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
Step 2: Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot inner pot and place a steamer basket in the pot. Arrange the wings in the basket.
Step 3: Close and lock the lid and turn the pressure release valve to sealing. Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 5 minutes.
Step 4: When the cooking time has finished, carefully turn the pressure release valve to venting to quickly release the pressure. Carefully remove the lid
Step 5: Place a rack so it is 4 inches below the broiler element and preheat the broiler.
Step 6: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 7: Using tongs, carefully dip each wing piece in the barbecue sauce and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 8: Broil the wings until browned and crispy on the edges, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 9: Flip with tongs and cook on the other side until browned, 3-5 minutes longer.
Step 10: Transfer the wings to a platter to serve.
Tips
- Sauce: Feel free to choose any barbecue sauce that you like. There are a number of options available in the grocery stores, and the sauce will give the wings most of their flavor. You can also make your own homemade BBQ sauce.
Serving suggestions
Serve chicken wings with your favorite sides like French fries, onion rings, potato salad, cornbread, or coleslaw.
Storage
Store any leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The wings will keep for 3-4 days when properly stored in the fridge.
Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken party wings separated at the joints
- 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- To make the wings, in a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with the chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot inner pot and place a steamer basket in the pot.
- Arrange the wings in the basket.
- Close and lock the lid and turn the pressure release valve to sealing. Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 5 minutes. It should take about 10-15 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
- When the cooking time has finished, carefully turn the pressure release valve to venting to quickly release the pressure. Carefully remove the lid
- Place a rack so it is 4 inches below the broiler element and preheat the broiler.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Using tongs, carefully dip each wing piece in the barbecue sauce and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Broil the wings until browned and crispy on the edges, about 3-5 minutes.
- Flip with tongs and cook on the other side until browned, 3-5 minutes longer.
- Transfer the wings to a platter to serve.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.
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