Easy to Make Game Day Instant Pot Chicken Wings with Buffalo Wild Wings Sauce

These juicy and tender chicken wings bake up perfectly in the instant pot. Ready in about 10 minutes these wings are ideal for game day! Coat the cooked chicken wings in Buffalo Wild Wings sauce, serve with some fresh veggies like carrots and celery and you’ve got the perfect crowd-pleasing snack.

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Chicken wings are a definite family favorite whether it be for a busy weeknight, a weekend snack, as an appetizer for a football-watching party, or for a family celebration. The instant pot’s moist heat ensures the wings are tender and juicy so you really can’t go wrong with preparing these chicken wings. Make up a double batch and use two different sauces. Leftovers are great the next day and can be eaten hot or cold. Perfect for school lunch boxes. Just make sure to send them with an ice pack so they stay cool.

If you are expecting a large crowd and want to get the chicken wings cooked in advance you can go ahead and cook them in the instant pot and then refrigerate the wings until you are ready to serve them. Heat thoroughly and coat the wings in the sauce just before serving.

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If you haven’t invested in an instant pot you really should consider purchasing one. I find it is a super handy kitchen appliance and cooks up just about anything and everything way faster than a conventional oven. A busy momma’s dream!

If you love these instant pot wings, I’ve got a few other instant pot recipes you may like: Instant Pot White Chicken Chile, Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken or check out this round-up of 21 Cheap and Easy Instant Pot Recipes to see if anything interests you.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just minutes
• Versatile – use any kind of sauce you wish
• Great for feeding a crowd
• Everyone loves chicken wings
• No fuss recipe
• Perfect make-ahead meal
• Uses Bdubs wing sauce

Equipment Needed

• Instant pot
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients for Instant Pot Chicken Wings

• 10-12 chicken wings
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup of your favorite Buffalo Wild Wings wing sauce or Frank’s Hot Wings sauce
• salt & pepper (To Taste)

How To Make Chicken Wings in the Instant Pot

Pour the chicken broth into the instant pot.

Place the trivet inside the instant pot.

Pat the chicken wings dry and place them on top of the trivet. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Secure the lid and cook on Manual High Pressure for 10 minutes. When cooking has finished, perform a quick release.

Coat the chicken wings in your favorite buffalo wing sauce before serving.

These are delicious to make at home when you cannot get out to a Buffalo Wild Wings location.

When the kids were little, we went to BWW all of the time.

Variations of Chicken Wing Sauces

• Change up the sauce and use honey garlic, barbeque, lemon pepper or use your favorite wing sauce. Homemade or store-bought sauces both work well.
• Add chili flakes, sriracha, or your preferred hot sauce to spice things up.
• Try using chicken thighs instead of wings.
• Sprinkle the wings with toasted sesame seeds or garnish with green onions if you use an Asian wing sauce.
• Season the wings before you cook them in the instant pot. A nice taco seasoning would taste great or opt for a basic garlic and onion powder combination. Get creative and have fun!

Tips and Tricks for Making Chicken Wings

• Keep a package of frozen chicken wings in the freezer to have on hand so you can quickly whip up a batch of wings without having to make a trip to the grocery store. You can cook the wings from frozen, just extend the cooking time.
• Store leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze the wings for up to 4 months. You can freeze them coated or uncoated with the sauce. Whichever is easier for you.
• To ensure your chicken wings are thoroughly cooked you can use a meat thermometer. Eating undercooked chicken can be dangerous so it might be worthwhile making the investment. They only cost a few dollars.
• To easily sauce the wings place both the wings and the sauce in a plastic bag and shake until the wings are thoroughly coated. You can also use a large bowl with a cover and shake the wings around until they are well covered with the sauce.

Chicken Wings Explained

Can you put raw chicken in the instant pot?

Yes, you can put raw chicken in the instant pot.

Is it better to cook chicken wings in the instant pot or in the oven?

The instant pot is ideal for cooking chicken wings as it bakes them up super fast. And they come out nice and juicy all the time.

Can I use a different sauce for these chicken wings?

Yes, any kind of sauce will work to coat the chicken wings. You can use a store-bought sauce or whip up your own. Store leftover sauce in the fridge.

Can I make chicken wings in advance?

Yes, if you are pressed for time and have loads on your to-do list you can cook the chicken wings in the instant pot and place them in the fridge for a few days or a few hours until you are ready to serve. Just toss them in the sauce before you want to eat them.