Spicy Instant Pot Chicken Wings

These spicy Instant Pot chicken wings are perfect for game day, parties, or anytime you’re craving something bold and flavorful. With just 10 minutes of pressure cooking and a quick broil, you get juicy wings with crispy, caramelized edges. The homemade hot sauce coating adds a buttery, tangy heat that clings beautifully to the wings. Use drumettes, flats, or a combination of both, and easily scale up the sauce to feed a crowd. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer or a main dish, these wings deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.

Recipe Variations

• Use frozen wings and increase the pressure cook time to 15 minutes.
• Add honey or brown sugar to the sauce for a sweet and spicy flavor.
• Swap cayenne with chipotle or smoked paprika for a smoky profile.
• Use sriracha, gochujang, or another base sauce to change the flavor direction.
• Toss in barbecue sauce instead of hot sauce for a milder take.
• Substitute butter with ghee or a plant-based alternative if needed.
• Try boneless chicken tenders or thigh chunks for easier eating.

Serving Ideas

• Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, and a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing.
• Pair with seasoned fries, sweet potato wedges, or onion rings.
• Add to a platter with sliders, chips, and dip for a party spread.
• Serve over steamed white rice or salad greens for a more complete meal.
• Garnish with sliced scallions or crumbled blue cheese just before serving.

Spicy Instant Pot Chicken Wings

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These Instant Pot chicken wings are quick and easy. Just 10 minutes cook time in the pressure cooker and a quick broil and they’re ready to eat!

• Author: Diana Rattray
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Pressure Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 14
• Total Time: 39 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizers, Chicken Wings, Instant Pot
• Method: Pressure Cook

Ingredients

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• 4 pounds chicken wings
• 1 1/4 cups hot sauce (e.g., Franks, Texas Pete’s)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chicken stock (or water)
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• Dash Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

1. Prep the Wings: If the wings are whole, snip off and discard the wing tips. Cut them at the joint to make a drumette and a flat. Place the wings in a food storage bag and toss them with 1/4 cup of hot sauce, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
2. Pressure Cook: Add the stock or water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and place a footed trivet in the pot. Put the seasoned wings on the trivet. Put the lid on the pot and turn the valve to the sealing position. Select the pressure cook setting and high pressure, then set the timer for 10 minutes. When the time is up, allow the pressure to come down for 5 minutes, and then carefully turn the valve to the venting position.
3. Prepare the Sauce: While the wings cook, combine the remaining 1 cup of hot sauce with the butter, vinegar, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until the mixture is hot and the butter is melted. Combine the wings and 1/3 cup of the sauce in a large bowl; toss to coat.
4. Broil the Wings: Preheat the broiler and line a large, rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan with foil. Place a rack in the pan. Arrange the wings on the rack and broil for about 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
5. Finish the Dish: Brush the wings with more of the sauce mixture and serve any remaining sauce in individual ramekins.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 423
• Sugar: 1.5 g
• Sodium: 2894 mg
• Fat: 24.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
• Fiber: 0.5 g
• Protein: 43.4 g