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    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy, Savory

    Published March 28, 2018. Last modified November 11, 2019 By Gary White

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    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy & Savory | The Foodie Eats

    These easy Instant Pot wings have an irresistible spicy, sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for dinner, game day and potlucks!Chicken wings on white plate with celery stick.

    There are a hundred different ways to cook pressure cooker chicken wings. So why in the world should you try this recipe? Two words: THE SAUCE! There's something so special about this sauce that I have a hard time putting into words.

    I guess because I've eaten so many wings in my lifetime, I've gotten kinda bored with regular old buffalo sauce. I mean, don't get me wrong... I'll still tear them up at a wing shack, but that's not what I usually want when cooking at home. Maybe that's why this sauce struck a chord with me. It's got a little bit of everything... sweet, spicy, and savory!

    Why this recipe works:

    1. Cooking wings in a pressure cooker leads to tender, fall off the bone chicken, while crisping them in the oven at the end adds a satisfying char.
    2. The nontraditional wing sauce is a game changer. These wings have a kick to them, but with a sweet element that perfectly balances the heat. 

    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy & Savory | The Foodie Eats

    The Process

    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy & Savory | The Foodie Eats

    In a large bowl - season chicken wings with salt and pepper to taste. Then fold wings into triangles by tucking the tip behind the drumette. Insert trivet and 1 cup of water. Place wings into Instant Pot in layers with the tips facing up.

    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy & Savory | The Foodie Eats

    Set Instant Pot manual timer for 5 minutes at high pressure, then allow pressure to release naturally (about 15 minutes).

    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy & Savory | The Foodie Eats

    Meanwhile, wash the same large bowl and set aside. Melt butter in microwave then add to bowl and combine with Franks and molasses. Whisk until fully combined. Once cook time is complete - add wings to bowl and toss well to coat fully.

    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy & Savory | The Foodie Eats

    Preheat oven to 450 degrees, then switch to high broiler. Transfer wings to baking sheet and top with remaining sauce. Place on middle rack and cook until desired char and crispiness is achieved (about 5-7 minutes).

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    Expert Tips

    1. The wings will be tender after cooking in the pressure cooker. Handle with care when transferring from the pressure cooker, and when coating in sauce. 
    2. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper before broiling for a non-stick, easy clean up.
    3. This recipe is written for fresh chicken wings. As a rule, I don’t recommend cooking chicken from frozen. It’s a quality thing. You can cook from frozen, but the quality will not be as good as cooking from fresh, or thawed, chicken. If possible, take the time to thaw your chicken before cooking. If you find yourself with frozen wings and no time to thaw them, I recommend adding at least 5 additional minutes of cook time. The pressure cooker will also take longer to reach pressure when using frozen wings.

    FAQs

    Do I have to finish them in the oven? Broiling the wings is optional. However, I strongly recommend taking the time to finish these wings in the broiler. Pressure cookers use steam to cook, so it will not produce crispy wings. The added crispiness and char is worth the extra step.

    Where can I buy Frank's Buffalo Sauce if my grocery store doesn't carry it? You can find Frank's Original Hot Sauce on Amazon.

    Why not Frank's Buffalo Sauce? The flavor of Frank's Buffalo Sauce is just not the same. I recommend using Frank's Original Hot Sauce for this recipe.

    ★ Did you make these Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings? Please give it a star rating below! ★

    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings - Sweet, Spicy & Savory | The Foodie Eats

    Pressure Cooker Chicken Wings

    These wings have the most delicious sauce... sweet, spicy & savory!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 560kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 4 lbs. fresh chicken wings
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 Tbsp. butter
    • ½ cup Frank's Original Sauce not the buffalo
    • ¼ cup molasses

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl - season chicken wings with salt and pepper to taste. Then fold wings into triangles by tucking the tip behind the drumette. Insert trivet and 1 cup of water. Place wings into Instant Pot in layers with the tips facing up.
    • Set Instant Pot manual timer for 5 minutes at high pressure, then allow pressure to release naturally (about 15 minutes).
    • Meanwhile, wash the same large bowl and set aside. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Melt butter in microwave then add to bowl and combine with Franks and molasses. Whisk until fully combined. Once cook time is complete - carefully add wings to bowl and gently toss well to coat fully. (I did this one at a time.)
    • Switch to high broiler. Transfer wings to baking sheet and top with remaining sauce. Place on middle rack and cook until desired char and crispiness is achieved (about 5-7 minutes).
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • The wings will be tender after cooking in the pressure cooker. Handle with care when transferring from the pressure cooker, and when coating in sauce. 
    • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper before broiling for a non-stick, easy clean up.
    • This recipe is written for fresh chicken wings. As a rule, I don’t recommend cooking chicken from frozen. It’s a quality thing. You can cook from frozen, but the quality will not be as good as cooking from fresh, or thawed, chicken. If possible, take the time to thaw your chicken before cooking. If you find yourself with frozen wings and no time to thaw them, I recommend adding at least 5 additional minutes of cook time. The pressure cooker will also take longer to reach pressure when using frozen wings.
    • Broiling the wings is optional. However, I strongly recommend taking the time to finish these wings in the broiler. Pressure cookers use steam to cook, so it will not produce crispy wings. The added crispiness and char is worth the extra step.
    • Please note, we do not use Frank’s Buffalo Sauce in this recipe. The flavor is just not the same. I recommend using Frank’s Original Hot Sauce for this recipe. If your store doesn't carry it, you can find Frank’s Original Hot Sauce on Amazon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 507mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Bethann Skinner

      March 28, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      I am not familiar withFrank's Original Sauce and there was no link to this product. Is this available in most areas? I live in Philadelphia, Pa.

      Reply
      • Chef Gary

        March 29, 2018 at 5:25 am

        I’ve always thought that Franks was everywhere. Please let me know if you find it in PA! It’s the best premade sauce I know.

        Reply
    2. Nancy Savory

      February 02, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      Why not Frank’s Buffalo-style hot wing sauce?
      Haven’t made these, but love the savory/sweet sauce idea.

      Reply
      • Gary

        February 03, 2019 at 8:06 am

        It has a completely different flavor, not a bad one, just different.

        Reply
    3. John Castellano

      October 27, 2019 at 8:03 am

      Half a stick of butter Frank's red hot cap full of apple cider vinegar red seed pepper ... Season the wings with old Bay when cooking them the sauce is amazing

      Reply
    4. cheryl robinson

      December 12, 2019 at 11:20 am

      Can these wings be reheated?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        December 12, 2019 at 11:34 am

        Yes.

        Reply

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