Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

INSTANT POT CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Coat the chicken drumsticks with dry rub or seasoning.
• Pour 1 cup hot chicken broth or water into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
• Insert the trivet. Place the chicken drumsticks on the trivet. Secure the lid and turn the valve to sealing. Press the pressure cooker button and set the time to 10 minutes.
• When the time is up, allow it to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
• Brush the drumsticks with glaze or sauce, if desired.

INSTANT POT BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Combine seasonings in bowl and season the chicken drumsticks liberally to taste.
• Place trivet inside the Instant Pot.
• Place the chicken drumsticks on top of the trivet.
• Pour chicken broth into the pot (directly over the chicken).
• Seal cooker and set to HIGH pressure for 15 minutes (20 minutes for frozen).
• When it's done, release the pressure valve and wait for pressure to release, then let the chicken rest another 5 minutes.
• Toss in your favorite BBQ sauce (if using, its optional)
• Set your oven broiler to 550. Place the bbq chicken drumsticks on a parchment lined baking sheet and broil for 2-4 minutes or until browned slightly. SEE NOTE
• If using BBQ sauce, toss once more.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Pour chicken broth into the bottom of a 6 quart instant pot or electric pressure cooker and place pot rack on top.
• Place all the seasonings and brown sugar into a gallon sized baggie and shake well.
• In batches, throw chicken legs in the bag and toss to season well before placing into your instant pot rack.
• Top with butter and seal lid-- making sure that your seal valve is set to seal.
• Cook on Poultry or Manual Setting on High Pressure for 22 minutes.
• Naturally release with the warming feature turned off for 15 minutes after cooking and then flip to quick release.
• Place drumsticks on a lined cookie sheet and brush with BBQ Sauce.
• Broil for 2-5 minutes (watching closely) on each side.

INSTANT POT® HAWAII-STYLE SHOYU CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, honey, mirin, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to make the sauce.
• Place drumsticks into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour sauce on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove drumsticks and set aside.
• Switch to Saute function and bring sauce to a boil. Mix 2 tablespoons cold water and potato starch in a small bowl to make a thick slurry. Quickly stir mixture into the sauce and continue stirring until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency. Serve drumsticks with sauce.