This easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe create chicken wing cravings I didn’t even know were possible!

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Instant Pot of BBQ Chicken Wings.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

When was the last time you enjoyed some truly amazing chicken wings at home?  Maybe you just needed the right easy recipe to come along!  And when I say easy, it doesn’t get any easier than this Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe!

Making your wings in the Instant Pot is the ultimate cooking shortcut.

These BBQ Instant Pot Chicken Wings take less time to make than takeout and are way easier on your budget!

Plus… I’ve got the perfect trick to make them crispy.

I love saving money and I love Easy Instant Pot Recipes.  But even better, I love making delicious food that my whole family loves.

It’s time for another simple pressure cooker recipe!

Are you ready to create some humongous smiles at your home?

All you’ll need are these 3 easy ingredients to get started…

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Dr Pepper and barbecue sauce.

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings Ingredients

Round up these ingredients to get your chicken wings started in the Instant Pot…

  • Chicken Wings
  • Barbecue Sauce
  • Dr. Pepper

You’ll also need an Instant Pot 6 quart Pressure Cooker to get the job done.

That’s it.  Just 3 ingredients is all you’ll need!

Chicken wings in an Instant Pot.

How To Make Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings

You won’t believe how EASY it is to make these sweet and savory Instant Pot wings at home!

Here’s what you’ll do to prepare these tasty chicken wings…

1. Add part of your Dr. Pepper to the instant Pot.

2. Then mix up the Dr Pepper and BBQ Sauce.

Instant Pot of BBQ Chicken Wings.

3. Add the wings to your Instant Pot and pour the sauce over the wings.

4. Set your Instant Pot to cook per the instructions in the recipe card below.

5. Then… don’t miss my tip for what to do before removing the lid!

6. When done, remove the wings and serve right away… or use my tip for how to prepare crispy wings!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Cooked chicken wings on a lined baking sheet.

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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings! (3 Ingredients)

These Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings are SO delicious, and one of the EASIEST things you'll make all week!
Servings: 5
Chicken wings in Instant Pot with barbecue sauce.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 2 1/2 pounds Chicken Wings, thawed
  • 18 ounces Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce, (1 bottle)
  • 3/4 cup Dr. Pepper, (6 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup Dr. Pepper, (2 ounces)

Instructions 

  • In mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup Dr. Pepper with 18 ounces of Barbecue Sauce, then set 3/4 cup of this sauce mixture aside to drizzle on your cooked chicken once it's done.
  • Add 1/4 cup Dr. Pepper to bottom of Instant Pot, then place Trivet in the Instant Pot.
  • Place Chicken Wings on Trivet, then pour sauce mixture from bowl over Chicken Wings.
  • Select “Meat/Stew” setting, select “High Pressure,” and change cooking time to 12 minutes.
  • Preheat will start 10 seconds after settings are selected.
  • Once Chicken Wings are done, Quick Release pressure before removing lid.
  • For less crispy wings, drizzle remaining 3/4 cup of sauce over wings, and ENJOY!
  • For crispier wings, place cooked wings on foil lined cookie sheet and drizzle with 1/4 cup of the remaining sauce and place under Broiler for 5 minutes, then flip wings and drizzle with another 1/4 cup of sauce and place under broiler for an additional 5 minutes, then flip once more, drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup of sauce, and place under broiler for 5 more minutes. ENJOY!

Notes

  • For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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A big thank you to frugal friend Kate for sharing this yummy Instant Pot chicken wings recipe! It’s certainly a keeper!!

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