Instant Pot Buffalo Wings
Juicy, tender chicken wings tossed in a flavorful Buffalo sauce, finished with a quick broil for a crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pressure Cooking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds chicken wings (whole wings or a mix of drumettes and flats)
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt (adjust to taste)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cayenne or hot sauce for extra heat
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Place the wings in the Instant Pot in a single layer as much as possible.
- In a medium bowl, whisk Buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the wings and toss gently until each piece is coated.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set to High Pressure for 10 minutes.
- Perform a quick release and open the lid once the steam has released.
- Transfer wings to a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, skin side up.
- Broil on high for 3–5 minutes until skin blisters and deepens in color.
- Remove, optionally brush with reserved sauce, and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and classic sides like celery and carrot sticks.
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