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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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
Buffalo chicken wings are always a crowd favorite and are the perfect addition to any game day feast. Cooked in the pressure cooker, they take a fraction of the time to make and are so effortless!
Perfectly juicy and tossed is a spicy and tangy sauce, be sure to make extra as they’ll disappear quickly!
Be sure to try my Cranberry Chicken Wings and Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings too!
Why you’ll love this Instant Pot Wings recipe:
- QUICK: These wings are ready to serve in less than half and hour, so make for a great last minute appetizer.
- GLUTEN FREE: These wings are gluten-free, so there’s no need to miss out if you have an intolerance.
- ONE POT: Because these wings are made in the pressure cooker, even the clean up is a breeze!
When you need to serve up a tasty appetizer in a hurry, these Instant Pot buffalo chicken wings tick all the right boxes!
How to make Instant Pot Chicken Wings
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- Place water and the trivet in your Instant Pot.
- Season the wings.
- Place the wings in the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure.
- Melt the butter and whisk in the hot sauce.
- Place the cooked wings in a bowl and toss with half of the sauce.
- Broil til crispy and toss again in remain buffalo sauce.
If time is on your side, then you can easily adapt this recipe to cook the wings in a slow cooker. Try these crockpot buffalo wings.
These wings are best served as soon as they are ready. You can cook the wings and keep them warm for a couple of hours before tossing in the sauce. Leftovers will keep well for up to 4 days in the ridge and can be reheated in the oven at 360F til warmed through.
Use your favorite buffalo or hot sauce for this recipe, or try our homemade buffalo sauce. We love Frank’s buffalo, but any will work well. Use whet suits your tastes!
Yes! If you are serving more people, then you can easily double the recipe to keep everyone happy!
Serving Suggestions
Serve up these wings with some carrot and celery sticks and some ranch or blue cheese sauce. Serve them alongside these other dishes for a real feast!
When you have a hungry crowd to feed, these Instant Pot buffalo wings are sure to go down a treat!
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Game Day Guide
Tips!
- 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!
I love how quick and easy it is to cook the perfect chicken wings in the pressure cooker. So effortless and they come out super good!
More Chicken Wing Recipes
- Baked Chicken Wings
- Chicken Tikka Masala Wings
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
- Baked Buffalo Wings
- Thai Peanut Wings
- Sticky Wings
- Crockpot Honey BBQ Wings
These Instant Pot buffalo wings are a sure fire way to impress! All the flavor you love but in a fraction of the time!
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Instant Pot Buffalo Wings Recipe
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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Becky’s Tips
- 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!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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