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Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Instant pot chicken wings made with a flavorful spicy homemade BBQ sauce. Cool each wing down by dipping them into an easy homemade blue cheese dressing. Serve as an appetizer.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 443 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup low sugar ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar alternative
  • 3/4 Tablespoon dry mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot cornstarch or flour (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Pat dry with paper towels if using fresh chicken. Place wings/drumettes in the pressure cooker. 
  2. In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, vinegars, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, mustard, chili powder, cumin and cayenne powder.  Pour over chicken. 
  3. Place lid on and switch vent closed. Cook in manual mode, high pressure for 10-12 minutes (see notes). Once timer beeps carefully release the pressure.  
  4. Remove the chicken pieces and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Reset pressure cooker to saute mode and let sauce cook down for about 10 minutes. To thicken (optional) in a small bowl whisk together arrowroot with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Whisk into sauce and cook until thickened (about 5 minutes). With a basting brush add sauce to chicken wings. Remove the sauce.
For Crispy Wings
  1. Air fryer method: Remove the cover with the air fryer lid or if your air fryer is in duel mode. Add insert and place chicken pieces on the rack. Heat to 400°F and air fry for 3-5 minutes to reach the desired texture.
  2. Broiler method: Alternatively, Remove the chicken pieces and place them on a baking sheet.  Broil for about 5 minutes. Repeat on each side. Serve with prepared sauce or Blue Cheese Sauce.

Notes

  • Cooking times for ice-glazed frozen chicken: Cook for 12 minutes.  For fresh chicken cook for 10 minutes. 
  • Try this recipe for a low-carb BBQ sauce.
  • Serve with homemade Blue Cheese Sauce.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 419mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 443kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.