Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks are so juicy and tender and can be made in no time. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection.

One of the easiest meals to prepare, that the whole family will love!

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When making dinners I always lean toward, easy but good! Pasta is a big hit with the kids and they often as for it. My hubby being Italian could eat it every day so it’s never a problem for him.

Personally I try to mix it up a little with our grains and proteins. Enter Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks!

When making these these chicken legs I went the extra step to broil them. It get’s the skin extra crispy, which I like. Some of us around here are not big fans of soggy skin! ME!

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• kosher salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl make the dry spice rub by mixing paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
2. In large bowl add chicken. Add the spice rub to the chicken and mix well.

3. Set the instant pot on SAUTE function
4. Add oil to the pot, once hot add all the marinated chicken drumsticks in a single layer and brown the sides (Around 2-3 minutes for each side). *May need to do this in two batches.
5. Transfer chicken to a plate.
6. Add water to the pot and deglaze the pot. Hit cancel. Place trivet in the pot. Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the trivet.

7. Close the lid and pressure valve. Select the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 10 minutes.
8. Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
9. Open the lid and select the CANCEL button.
10. Carefully take the chicken out with the help of tongs.
11. Transfer the chicken to a baking tray or casserole dish. Broil the chicken drumsticks for 2 minutes per side.
12. Serve hot. (OPTIONAL) Garnish with chopped cilantro and BBQ sauce.

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Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

Nancy Piran

Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks are so juicy and tender and can be made in no time. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, 15 One-Touch Programs
• Zulay 2 Pack (9″ & 12″) Tongs For Cooking With Silicone Tips – Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs With Lock Mechanism – Non Stick Silicone Tongs For Cooking, Grill, BBQ, Serving & More (Silver- Aqua Sky)
• Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece Set, Nesting, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe)

Ingredients

  

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• 8 pieces chicken drumsticks
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl make the dry spice rub by mixing paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
• In large bowl add chicken. Add the spice rub to the chicken and mix well.
• Set the instant pot on SAUTE function
• Add oil to the pot, once hot add all the marinated chicken drumsticks in a single layer and brown the sides (Around 2-3 minutes for each side). *May need to do this in two batches.
• Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Add water to the pot and deglaze the pot. Hit cancel. Place trivet in the pot. Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the trivet.
• Close the lid and pressure valve. Select the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 10 minutes.
• Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
• Open the lid and select the CANCEL button.
• Carefully take the chicken out with the help of tongs.
• Transfer the chicken to a baking tray or casserole dish. Broil the chicken drumsticks for 2 minutes per side.
• Serve hot. (OPTIONAL) Garnish with chopped cilantro and BBQ sauce.

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Notes

You can store the instant pot chicken drumsticks in an airtight container for 4 days in the refrigerator or around 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 44gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 497mgFiber: 1g

Keyword chicken, dinner, easy, instant pot

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