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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings

Now buffalo chicken wings are super-simple using your Instant Pot!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
About Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 908 kcal
Author DinnerPlanner

Ingredients

Buffalo Wings

  • 4 1/2 lbs. chicken wings
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • Sliced celery for serving

Buffalo Wing Sauce

  • 1 cup Frank’s original hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle wings with the garlic powder and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Place metal trivet inside Instant Pot® and add one cup of water. Arrange seasoned wings on top of the trivet before securing the cover in place. Switch the vent to “Sealing” and adjust the “Manual” setting to 8 minutes.
  2. While the wings cook, whisk the Frank’s hot sauce, melted butter, and remaining garlic powder in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  3. When done cooking, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining steam. Carefully remove lid and transfer wings to a large bowl. Set aside until just cool enough to handle.
  4. Meanwhile, position top oven rack in the top position and pre-heat broiler to high. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire cooling rack on top. Set aside.
  5. Pour 1/3 of the buffalo sauce on top of the wings and toss to coat. Transfer the wings to the wire rack on the prepared baking sheet and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes or until the wings start to get crispy and develop some color. Turn the wings and repeat this process.
  6. Remove baking sheet from oven and toss the wings with half of the remaining buffalo sauce. Serve immediately with sliced celery and the remaining sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Note: This recipe is written for fresh or thawed wings. If using frozen wings, add 3-4 minutes to the active cook time.

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings
Amount Per Serving (5 g)
Calories 908 Calories from Fat 585
% Daily Value*
Fat 65g100%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 314mg105%
Sodium 301mg13%
Potassium 644mg18%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 75g150%
Vitamin A 600IU12%
Vitamin C 2.9mg4%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 3.9mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.