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.

Course Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 374kcal

Author Nancy Piran

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.

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.