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Are you a chicken wing lover?? If so, you definitely need an Instant Pot so you can create some juicy, tender chicken wings, smothered in a tangy bbq sauce. Talk about finger lickin' chicken! 

Instant Pot Honey BBQ Wings

Are you a chicken wing lover?? If so, you definitely need an Instant Pot so you can create some juicy, tender chicken wings, smothered in a tangy bbq sauce. Talk about finger lickin’ chicken!
Servings: 6 servings
Chef Alli
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Approx. Time Needed for Instant Pot to Pressurize: 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbs. good balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup root beer
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 tsp. each red pepper flakes, black pepper, and smoked paprika
  • 2 lbs. chicken wings

Instructions
 

  • In the Instant Pot, combine all of the ingredients, except the chicken wings, mixing well; add the chicken wings, tossing to coat.
  • Lock the Instant Pot lid into place and set valve to the sealing position. Use the manual setting, choosing High Pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer sounds, perform a quick release to remove all pressure from the oven.
  • Preheat the oven broiler. Unlock the Instant Pot lid, carefully removing it; spoon the cooked wings onto a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Using a silicone brush, baste the wings all over with additional sauce from the Instant Pot.
  • Place the chicken wings about 6” beneath the preheated broiler; broil for 2-3 minutes on each side , or just until the wings are nicely caramelized, keeping a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
  • Meanwhile, using the sauté setting on the IP, being the wing sauce to a boil, simmering it until it’s reduced and thickened. When the wings are removed from the broiler, immediately slather them with the sauce and serve.

Notes

**Please note:  the cooking time stated for this recipe does not include the time required to bring the Instant Pot up to pressure since this can vary. This recipe was made using a 6-quart Instant Pot. 

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 662mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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