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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

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Ingredients
 

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

Instructions
 

  • In the Instant Pot, combine all of the ingredients, except the chicken wings, mixing well.
    1 cup barbecue sauce, 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/2 cup root beer, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 teaspoon each red pepper flakes, black pepper, and smoked paprika
  • Add the chicken wings, tossing to coat.
    2 pounds chicken wings
  • Lock the Instant Pot lid into place, turning the valve to the sealing position. Use the manual setting, choosing High Pressure for 10 minutes.
  • When the timer sounds at the end of the cooking time, perform a quick release to remove all pressure from the oven. Unlock the Instant Pot lid, carefully removing it.
  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Use a slotted spoon to lift the cooked wings from the Instant Pot onto a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Using a silicone brush, baste the wings all over with some of the sauce in 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, thicken the remaining sauce in the Instant Pot. Use the sauté setting bringing the wing sauce to a high simmer. Cook until the sauce is reduced and thickened, just a few minutes, whisking often.
  • 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: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 631mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
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