Instant Pot Buffalo Wings Recipe

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Broil Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 820kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Perfectly tangy, classic buffalo wings are so quick and easy to cook in the Instant Pot. Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, these chicken wings come out nice and juicy and are tossed in buffalo sauce for a crowd pleasing appetizer.

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Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings cut into flaps and drums
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
⅓ cup unsalted butter melted

Instructions

Line 1 medium baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add 1 cup water to the bottom of the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside the pot.
In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
2 pounds chicken wings, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Place wings on top of the trivet. Secure lid and cook on Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes. When cooking has finished, perform a quick release.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter. Whisk in hot sauce. Heat broiler to high.
⅓ cup unsalted butter, ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce
Transfer cooked wings to a large mixing bowl and toss with half of the sauce. Place in a single layer on the baking sheet and broil for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until crisp. Return the wings to the bowl and gently toss with the remaining sauce. Serve with your choice of dressing.

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Notes

Pat the wings dry before coating in the dry seasonings.
Place the wings on the trivet in your Instant Pot so that they aren't touching the water.
You can use this Instant Pot method for any flavor chicken wings, simply mix up the sauces!

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