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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Chicken Wings

    Instant Pot Chicken Wings

    April 13, 2022 By Chandice | 3 Comments | Updated October 6, 2022

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    Instant Pot Chicken Wings with a delicious sticky cola sauce make the best appetizer for any event or game day. Make these restaurant quality wings in 1/2 of the time!

    These tender chicken wings cook in under 30 minutes which makes them such a quick and easy snack or appetizer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce… wing sauce, blue cheese dressing, or even hot sauce!

    Instant pot chicken wings! They are super sticky thanks to the delicious cola sauce. Honestly, these were some of the best wings I have ever eaten! These are an easy appetizer that everyone will love.

    These non-spicy chicken wings are something the whole family can enjoy. The sticky cola sauce gives the wings a slightly sweet flavor that’s perfectly balanced with soy sauce (we use gluten-free) and paprika.

    Although you can add whatever sauce you’d like to this recipe, the cola sauce is our favorite! We also love making our super bowl charcuterie board when we serve these wings. It sets the perfect tone for any sporting event.

    Not only does the instant pot make delicious appetizers, but dinners are cooked extremely fast as well! Mississippi chicken Instant Pot style and instant pot broccoli cheddar soup are easy recipes as well as our Instant Pot country style ribs and our instant pot chicken noodle soup! This Instant Pot chicken pasta is another quick and delicious Instant Pot dish.

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    Why use the Instant Pot over an oven?

    Since most recipes want you to bake them for hours or deep fry them. I like that the Instant pot keeps this recipe healthy while also taking less time than the oven. Instant pot recipes are great for quick dinners and easy clean up!

    Ingredients for instant pot wings

    This is one of the easiest instant pot recipes because there’s only 5 ingredients! Another great thing about this recipe is the fact that you can customize the sauce and spices to your liking.

    Chicken wings

    You want whole wings for this recipe which can be found at a local grocery story. I like using fresh chicken wings instead of frozen chicken wings for a more authentic taste.

    Cola Soda

    The soda gives these delicious chicken wings a great flavor! If you’re using your favorite sauce like hot sauce, homemade buffalo sauce, bbq sauce, etc. they will still be delicious with this sauce.

    Brown sugar

    Brown sugar adds extra sweetness but mostly helps the sauce form a nice sticky texture. The sweetness is balanced with soy sauce and paprika.

    Spices

    We like to use paprika in this chicken wing recipe but you can use a number of different spices. Garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, black pepper, salt, etc. are all great options.

    Instant pot chicken wings! They are super sticky thanks to the delicious cola sauce. Honestly, these were some of the best wings I have ever eaten! These are an easy appetizer that everyone will love.

    How to make Instant Pot chicken wings

    Step 1: Place dry chicken wings in the Instant Pot in a single layer

    Step 2: Pour the can of cola and gluten-free soy sauce over the wings and sprinkle brown sugar and paprika

    Step 3: Seal the lid and pressure cook for 8 minutes on high pressure. Once the time is up, let it natural pressure release for 10 minutes

    Step 4: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil

    Step 5: Remove the chicken wings and place them on a greased baking sheet

    Step 6: Reduce the liquid in the pot by 2/3 then add brown sugar using the sauté function until sticky

    Step 7: Pour the sauce over chicken wings and broil 5-7 minutes or until crispy

    Step 8: Remove and serve with additional sticky sauce

    Pro tip: The best way to serve these crispy wings is with celery sticks and ranch dressing!

    Here’s a keto chicken wings recipe too if that’s more your thing.

    Can an air fryer cook frozen chicken wings

    Yes you can cook frozen chicken wings in an air fryer. An air fryer is the best way to get crispy chicken wings but the inside of the wings might not be as tender. A combination of Instant Pot and air fryer/broil gives you tender wings with a crispy outside.

    Is pressure fried chicken healthy?

    Cooked chicken wings in the Instant Pot are much healthier than deep fried wings. Pressure cooking doesn’t require any oil and also has a shorter cook time than frying as well.

    How long should you cook chicken in the Instant Pot?

    Fresh chicken will cook in 8-10 minutes while frozen chicken will cook in 10-12 minutes. After cooking you should do a natural release then broil or air fry for a crispy outside.

    How to store chicken wings

    You can store these chicken wings in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. We recommend waiting until your chicken is completely cooled then storing in an airtight container. Adding a paper towel to the bottom of the container is a good way to soak up excess moisture or sauce.

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    Instant Pot Chicken Wings with Sticky Cola Sauce

    Instant Pot Chicken Wings on a white plate
    5 from 1 vote
    Instant Pot Chicken Wings with a delicious sticky cola sauce make the best appetizer for any game day! Make these restaurant quality wings in 1/2 of the time!
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    Prep Time: 1 min
    Cook Time: 29 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chicken wings, Instant Pot
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 369kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 3 lb. chicken wings
    • 8 ounces cola
    • 2/3 C brown sugar divided
    • 2 T gluten-free soy sauce
    • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

    Instructions

    • Pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels
    • Place the chicken wings in the bottom of the Instant Pot
    • Pour the can of cola and gluten-free soy sauce over the wings
    • Sprinkle with 1/3 C brown sugar and smoked paprika
    • Seal the lid and pressure cook for 8 minutes on high
    • Once the time is up, let it naturally release for 10 minutes
    • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to broil
    • Do a quick release on the Instant Pot
    • Remove the chicken wings and place them on a greased baking sheet
    • Press the saute button on the Instant Pot and reduce the liquid by 2/3
    • Add 1/3 C brown sugar and continue reducing until sticky and syrupy
    • Pour the sauce over chicken wings and broil 5-7 minutes or until crispy
    • Remove and serve with additional sticky sauce

    Notes

    How to store chicken wings
    You can store these chicken wings in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. We recommend waiting until your chicken is completely cooled then storing in an airtight container. Adding a paper towel to the bottom of the container is a good way to soak up excess moisture or sauce.
    Can an air fryer cook frozen chicken wings? 
    Yes you can cook frozen chicken wings in an air fryer. An air fryer is the best way to get crispy chicken wings but the inside of the wings might not be as tender. A combination of Instant Pot and air fryer/broil gives you tender wings with a crispy outside.
    Pro tip: The best way to serve these crispy wings is right from the oven with celery sticks and ranch dressing!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

    *This post was originally published on September 28, 2018 and has since been updated with more information.

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    1. Jen says

      November 30, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      What would you use if you can’t find the dry zero cola? Just regular cola?

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      • Chandice says

        December 01, 2018 at 4:27 am

        Yes any cola will work 🙂

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