Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Wings recipe combines a flavorful dry rub seasoning with tangy BBQ sauce, delivering crispy, tender wings in just 30 minutes. Perfect as an easy appetizer for parties or game day, these wings are first pressure cooked for juiciness and then broiled to crisp the skin for that perfect charred finish.
Ingredients
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Dry Rub Seasoning
- 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 pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
Sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup water (for Instant Pot)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Rub: In a small mixing bowl, combine 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, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Mix thoroughly to blend the seasoning evenly.
- Season the Chicken Wings: Rinse and pat dry 2 pounds of chicken wings. Toss the wings in the prepared seasoning mix until they are evenly coated with the dry rub.
- Set Up the Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside to keep the wings elevated above the liquid.
- Pressure Cook the Wings: Arrange the seasoned chicken wings on the trivet. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to Manual/High Pressure for 6 minutes.
- Natural Pressure Release: After the cooking cycle completes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure manually.
- Toss Wings with BBQ Sauce: Transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, and toss gently until the wings are fully coated. Reserve any leftover sauce.
- Broil for Crispiness: Arrange the wings on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Brush any remaining BBQ sauce over the wings for extra flavor. Broil in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the skin develops a crispy, charred texture.
Notes
- This recipe uses a dry rub combined with BBQ sauce for a flavorful twist on classic wings.
- Cooking the wings in the Instant Pot ensures they remain juicy and tender before broiling.
- Broiling time can be adjusted to achieve your preferred level of crispiness and char.
- Perfect as an easy appetizer for Super Bowl parties, summer cookouts, or casual gatherings.
- Ensure to pat the wings dry before seasoning to help the dry rub stick better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 pound of wings with sauce)
- Calories: 672 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 1495 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 189 mg
