Instant Pot sesame ginger wings are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and coated in a bold homemade sesame ginger glaze. Finished under the broiler for that classic wing texture, they’re an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day or parties.
These Instant Pot sesame ginger wings make it easy to get flavorful, crispy wings without deep frying. The wings cook quickly in the Instant Pot, then are tossed in a sweet and savory sesame ginger glaze before being broiled to crisp up the skin.
They’re perfect for game day, parties, or casual gatherings when you want an appetizer that feels special but doesn’t require a lot of hands-on time. The pressure cooker keeps the wings juicy, while the broiler step gives you that irresistible crispy finish.
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Chicken wings: Be sure to get the party wings, not regular chicken wings.
- Gochujang: I use the sauce, which is milder than the paste. If you want spicier wings, you can use the paste.
- Soy sauce: I like to use lite soy sauce in recipes because it has less sodium, but you can use regular if you prefer.
How to make Instant Pot sesame ginger wings
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: To make the wings, in a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with the garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
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: Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to sealing. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cook time for 5 minutes at high pressure. It should take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure.
Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. To make the glaze add the garlic, ginger, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, gochujang and soy sauce to a food processor or blender. Blend until combined.
Step 5: Add the soy sauce mixture to a saucepan, and cook, for about 9-14 minutes, stirring regularly, until reduced and thickened. Set aside.
Step 6: When the cooking time is up, turn the valve to Venting to quick-release the steam. Carefully remove the lid.
Step 7: Place a rack so it is 4 inches below the broiler element and preheat the broiler.
Step 8: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the wings on the prepared baking sheet and brush the glaze over the wings.
Step 9: Broil the wings until browned and crispy on the edges, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 10: Flip with tongs and cook on the other side until browned, 3-5 minutes longer.
Step 11: Transfer the wings to a platter to serve and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Tips
- Broiling: It’s important to move the oven rack so that it isn’t right up against the heating element. If it’s too close, it can scorch the sauce.
- Spicy: If you want the wings to have to have some heat, use gochujang paste, not sauce.
Serving suggestions
The wings make a great appetizer or can be eaten as a main dish. If serving as a main dish, I recommend serving with steamed or fried rice, noodles, or sauteed vegetables like broccoli or green beans.
Storage
Store any leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for about 3 days when properly stored in the fridge.
Instant Pot Sesame Ginger Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken party wings separated at the joints
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon gochujang sauce
- ½ cup lite soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- To make the wings, in a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with the garlic powder, and salt and pepper.3 pounds chicken party wings, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black 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.1 cup water
- Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to Sealing. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cook time for 5 minutes at high pressure. It should take about 10-15 minutes to come to pressure.
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze.
- To make the glaze add the garlic, ginger, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, gochujang and soy sauce to a food processor or blender. Blend until combined.5 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon gochujang sauce, ½ cup lite soy sauce
- Add the soy sauce mixture to a saucepan, and cook, for about 9-14 minutes, stirring regularly, until reduced and thickened. Set aside.
- When the cooking time is up, turn the valve to Venting to quick-release the steam. 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.
- Place the wings on the prepared baking sheet and brush the glaze over the wings.
- 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 and sprinkle with sesame seeds.1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Notes
- Chicken wings: Be sure to get the party wings, not regular chicken wings.
- Gochujang: I use the sauce, which is milder than the paste. If you want spicier wings, you can use the paste.
- Soy sauce: I like to use lite soy sauce in recipes because it has less sodium, but you can use regular if you prefer.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.
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