Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
Juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 25 minutes, these Instant Pot chicken drumsticks are finished with BBQ sauce for the perfect family dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooked, Sautéed, Optional Broil/Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken drumsticks (about 8 drumsticks)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
Instructions
Prep the Chicken:
Pat drumsticks dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Rub spice mixture evenly over all drumsticks.
Sauté:
Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil.
Sear chicken in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Deglaze:
Add chicken broth to the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
Pressure Cook:
Return seared drumsticks to the pot.
Close lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 10 minutes.
Release Pressure:
Allow Natural Release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
BBQ Finish (Optional):
Remove drumsticks and brush with BBQ sauce.
For crispy skin, broil for 5 minutes or air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes until caramelized.
Serve:
Transfer to serving platter, sprinkle with more black pepper if desired, and serve with extra BBQ sauce.
Notes
Frozen Drumsticks: Add an extra 10 minutes to pressure cooking time.
Storage:
Refrigerate cooled drumsticks in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
BBQ Finish: Broiling or air frying is optional but recommended for crispy skin and caramelized sauce.
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