Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Legs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Natural Release
15 mins
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Total Time
17 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
247 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Legs Recipe
Description
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Legs Recipe combines pressure cooking and broiling to create tender yet crispy chicken legs. The drumsticks are placed on a rack inside the Instant Pot over chicken broth, then seasoned with a dry ranch seasoning mix. After cooking under high pressure for 12 minutes with a natural release, the legs are sauced with buffalo sauce and broiled to develop a browned, slightly charred exterior. This two-step cooking ensures juicy meat beneath a bold-flavored skin.
The buffalo sauce delivers the recipe’s signature spiciness, while the ranch seasoning adds savory, herbaceous undertones. The cooking liquid and rack setup help keep the chicken elevated and evenly cooked inside the pressure cooker. This dish works well served as a main course, particularly at casual gatherings or game-day meals.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken drumstick
- 1 dry ranch mix package
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Place the Instant pot rack at the bottom of the Instant pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Place the drumsticks on the rack.
- Sprinkle the ranch mix over the top.
- Add the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Set the pressure (on high) for 12 minutes.
- Allow it to do a natural release for 15 minutes.
- Remove all the pressure.
- Place the chicken legs on a cookie sheet (lined with foil)
- Baste with Buffalo sauce.
- Broil for 5-10 minutes or util it begins to brown.
- Serve immediately
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 1408mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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