Instant Pot Buffalo Wings
The Instant Pot Buffalo Wings turned out fantastic without all the grease from frying. However, there is tricks to get them to turn out crispy. Make these for parties, tailgating, or New Year’s Eve.
Firstly, know that it takes time to make these instant pot buffalo wings just as it does baking wings or frying wings. Now, if you have a large fryer than frying the wings might be easier.
However, if you don’t or you want a healthy style wing and flat then you will love then try this instant pot version. It doesn’t have all the grease that comes with frying.
How To Get Instant Pot Wings Crispy:
To accomplish the right crispness on the wing follow what I say next. If you like the buffalo wings crispy like out of the fryer then 15 minutes low broil each side with another 5 minutes high broil each side.
This will allow the skin to be super crispy as you see in the pictured above and below. However, if you would like them less crispy than above then take off 5 minutes of cook time from the low broil.
Can I Cook The Chicken From Frozen:
Yes, this answer is definitely! When adding the hot wings to the pot you are just steaming the wings. From frozen state to fully cooked is 10 minutes in the instant pot.
This will result in a tender wing but the skin will be like boiled. This is why the broiling method is used after the wings are pulled from the pot. The broiling method makes the skin crispy. You can also use an airfryer.
What Size Instant Pot And How Many Wings Will Fit:
For a 6 quart instant pot one bag of wings and flats will fit. To the 8 quart an additional quarter amount of wings can be added, I’d suggest adding 1/3 to 1/2 cup more water to adjust to the 8 quart. These buffalo wings here were cooked in a 6 quart instant pot duo plus.
Why In The Instant Pot:
Instant Pot Buffalo Wings are perfect for those that don’t want the grease. Maybe your on a diet or grease upsets the stomach. These are good reasons to use the instant pot.
If you have high cholesterol but crave wings. This is a completely oil less way to make wings. If you don’t want to use the oven then finish them on the grill.
Variations
At the end any sauce can be added to the wings and flats. From parmesan garlic to lemon pepper and even barbecue. The sky is the limit!
Honestly, the reason we will make these again and in different flavors is the lack of grease. No upset stomach so it’s worth the time for me to make the hot wings.
Instant Pot Buffalo Wings
Ingredients
- 16 Chicken wings/flats
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup Louisiana Hot Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup water into the instant pot. Place trivet inside the instant pot. Add frozen wings on top of the trivet. Place lid on the instant pot and set the valve to seal.
- Select high pressure and 10 minutes. Once the instant pot stops counting quick release the pressure.
- Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Low broil for 15 minutes each side. Then high broil 5 minutes each side. This allows them to crisp. If you like less crispy wings then reduce time.
- After the wings are broiled toss them in Louisiana hot sauce and garlic powder. Serve!
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