Are you in search of the ultimate pressure cooker frozen chicken wings recipe that guarantees tender, mouth-watering results in less than 20 minutes? Learn the step-by-step process of creating the perfect appetizer or dinner using your pressure cooker, whether it’s an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, Power Pressure Cooker Xl, or your favorite pressure cooker brand.
The whole family will love this pressure cooker frozen chicken wings recipe because you can customize it to suit your tastes. Looking for a spicy pressure cooker appetizer? Make this easy Instant Pot recipe with your favorite hot sauce. Don’t like spicy wings? Use your favorite BBQ sauce.
No matter which flavor of wings you prefer, knowing how long to cook frozen chicken wings in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker will come in handy.
Whether you have unexpected guests and need to whip something quick up for dinner or you are heading to a last-minute potluck, learning how to cook frozen meat will save the day.
Once you learn how to cook frozen chicken in the Instant Pot, you can keep your freezer stocked with frozen chicken wings and breasts for those just-in-case situations.
Ingredients
- 12-15 frozen chicken wings
- 3/4 cup water
- 20 oz. bottle of hot sauce or barbecue sauce
- Optional dry rub for chicken wings (sprinkle on after cooking for a crisp finish)
How to Cook Frozen Wings in Instant Pot
These wings are super moist and almost ready to fall off the bone. If you want the meat to fall off the bone, you can cook these instant pot frozen chicken wings a little bit longer. Just be aware that if you cook them too long you may end up with a pot of bones and chicken pieces.
Do not exceed the 3/4 mark inside your 6 qt. Instant Pot or Power Pressure Cooker XL.
Pressure Cooker Frozen Chicken Wings Recipe
The amount of wings you can add to the Instant Pot will depend on the size of your chicken wings. They will cook down but be sure to keep it below the 3/4 mark.
Step 1: Prepare the Pressure Cooker
Pour about half a bottle of barbecue or wing sauce into your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Place the frozen chicken wings on top of the sauce and pour the remainder of your sauce on top.
Step 2: Add Water to Sauce
Next, add 3/4 cup of water into the bottle of sauce and then shake it well to get the remaining bit of sauce out of the bottle.
Pour the water and sauce mixture on top of your wings (this is an important step).
Step 3: Cook Frozen Chicken
Close the lid and steam valve on your pressure cooker. Cook the frozen wings on high pressure for 18 – 21 minutes. Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your wings. For 10 small wings, set for 18 minutes, for large wings, increase the cooking time to 21.
Step 4: Natural Release
Once your cooking time has reached its end, do a natural release for about 3-5 minutes, and then remove the lid.
Toss your wings in more sauce if you want them extra wet. If you prefer a crispy texture, arrange the sauced wings on a baking sheet, set the timer, and broil for approximately 5 minutes. Alternatively, if you’re using an air fryer, achieve that coveted crispy skin by setting it to 400 degrees for around 4 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness.
Choose the method that suits your preference for the perfect finishing touch!
Variations on this Frozen Chicken Wing Recipe
You can add hot sauce, pineapple tidbits, or even BBQ sauce directly to the Instant Pot to soak up all of the delicious flavors if you want. To make plain chicken wings or Barenaked wings as they are commonly called, use chicken broth.
For a delicious teriyaki sauce, check out this easy recipe so you can create teriyaki chicken wings.
Use a mild sauce if you aren’t a fan of spice but still want that bold buffalo chicken wing flavor. Luckily hot sauces come in a variety of heat levels to please every pallete.
If you would like extra crispy chicken wings, place the wings in the oven for about 10 or 15 minutes at 400 degrees. Or for a quick way to make crispier wings, place them in the broiler for 5 minutes to crisp them up a bit more.
You may also like this Easy Keto Chicken Wings Recipe
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Have some leftovers? Preserve them effortlessly in an airtight container. When you’re ready to savor them the next day, here’s a simple method to reheat the wings using an air fryer for that extra crispiness.
For an added flavor boost, consider brushing on a bit more sauce before reheating—it’ll bake on beautifully, intensifying the already delicious flavors.
Recommended Tools
This recipe uses a pressure cooker which can be any brand of your choosing but I use the Power Pressure Cooker XL. I started using this machine because it boasts time-saving technology and comes with a cookbook and easy-to-follow instructions. If this is the model you are using, these instructions that share how to make frozen chicken wings in a Power Pressure Cooker Xl may help.
Power Pressure Cooker XL Frozen Chicken Wings Recipe
If you are using the Power Pressure Cooker XL for frozen wings, these instructions will help as the buttons vary from one pressure cooker to another.
Place the inner pot into the Power Cooker. Add the wings, pour the sauce into the pot and mix. Place the lid on the Power Cooker, lock the lid, and switch the pressure release valve to closed. Press the Soup/Stew button. Once the timer reaches 0, the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.
Switch the pressure release valve to open. When the steam is completely released, remove the lid. Brush the Buffalo Wings with more buffalo sauce for spicier wings. Serve with Ranch Dressing or Bleu Cheese.
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Pressure Cooker Frozen Chicken Wings
Make this pressure cooker frozen chicken wings recipe, using a bag of frozen wings and sauce in as little as 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 Frozen Chicken Wings
- 3/4 cup water
- 20 oz. bottle of hot sauce or barbecue sauce
- Optional dry rub for chicken wings (sprinkle on after cooking for a crisp finish)
Instructions
Pour about half a bottle of barbecue or wing sauce into your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Place the frozen chicken wings on top of the sauce and pour the remainder of your sauce on top. Next, add 3/4 cup of water into the bottle of sauce and then shake it well to get the remaining bit of sauce out of the bottle. Pour the water and sauce mixture on top of your wings (this is an important step). Close the lid and steam valve on your pressure cooker. Cook the frozen wings on high pressure for 18 – 21 minutes. Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your wings. For 10 small wings, set for 18 minutes, for large wings, increase the cooking time to 21.
Once your cooking time has reached its end, do a natural release for about 3-5 minutes, and then remove the lid. Toss your wings in more sauce if you want them extra wet. If you prefer a crispy texture, arrange the sauced wings on a baking sheet, set the timer, and broil for approximately 5 minutes. Alternatively, if you're using an air fryer, achieve that coveted crispy skin by setting it to 400 degrees for around 4 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness.
Choose the method that suits your preference for the perfect finishing touch!
Notes
The amount of wings you can add to the Instant Pot will depend on the size of your chicken wings. They will cook down but be sure to keep it below the 3/4 mark.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
2Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 659Total Fat 44gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 25gCholesterol 143mgSodium 933mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 3gSugar 13gProtein 32g
The nutrition in recipes is caluculate by AI, mistakes happen. It is highly recommended to check carb counts to make sure these recipes fit into your diet.
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My grandmother used to cook with a pressure cooker all the time. I’ve never used one, but I think I need to start!
Maybe after I show my husband how a pressure cooker can help me quickly make some amazing chicken wings he will understand why I have been wanting one of these. Would love to purchase a Power Pressure Cooker.
I used to have a pressure cooker but I have no idea what happened to it. They really are handy to have.
These look amazing!!! My husband loves to make wings for watching the game with his buddies, this sounds alike a recipe that they would love.
These buffalo wings are exactly what I need for our next game day party. Our house is the party house and everyone always comes over hungry.
I love chicken wings. I haven’t tried making them from scratch though. I typically buy the wings that are in the freezer section.
Whoa!! Would have never thought of pressure cooker for chicken wings!! That’s really some good looking wings. We make a TON of wings in the oven for football parties… I might need to look into getting a pressure cooker now!
This is neat. I will have to look out for one of these. I can only imagine all the quick meals you can serve your family with one of these in the house. – Yolonda
Those sound really good. I haven’t had wings in such a long time. I have this pressure cooker too, and I love it!
These easy buffalo wings I would love to make for sure and I know my family would love them. I would love to have the Power Pressure Cooker XL which would make cooking things so much easy and faster.
I love making BUffalo wings, it’s one of the dishes my family really love. NowI am craving for it!
I love this idea!! My family LOVES wings night and this would definitely save me time in the future!
Wow, this is my son’s favorite food. I would like to make him some, I’m sure he will love it!
My husband would love these! I love that I can make them ahead of time.
I would have never thought about a pressurer cooker! I am going to do some research on what else I can cook!
These look so good!! I’ve been craving chicken wings so much lately, I need to try this recipe!
These look amazing! I love that pressure cooker too, I’m gonna have to make a special trip just to have you feed me 🙂 lol
My mom loves using her pressure cooker. I’ve never thought of buying one though, until now. 🙂 Those chicken wings look delish, by the way.
I never thought of doing wings in a pressure cooker, might have to give it a try. You can make fall of the bone good ribs in a hurry in one, also.
I really want a pressure cooker! Those wings would be perfect for the next tailgating party!
We bought a pressure cooker a few months ago but haven’t done much experimenting with it yet. I’ll have to try these wings!
This is my son’s favorite food. I would like to make him some, I know he will love it!
This is a first for me. New insta pot and I’m anxious to try this recipe. Sounds delicious and I’m all about making life in the kitchen easier.
God luck! I hope it turns out great! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know, I am excited to hear about your results!
It doesn’t say when to put the wings in. Anyone know when to put them in?
I don’t wait to put them in, the beauty of this machine is to add them right away. So cool!
I have read thru the recipe and blog several times. Too hard to read all the comments on my phone to see if anyone else asked. Can i assume you put the wings in with the hot sauce and butter?
So sorry for not being clear, I must update this recipe as it has been asked before but the hot sauce and butter is for after cooking. I usually melt the butter and add the hot sauce so once the wings are done they can be swirled around in the mix. I hope this helps and thanks for stopping by and commenting!
I’m sorry, now I am really confused. When do you add the wings? New to pressure cooking so maybe it’s supposed to be obvious?
Thanks
So sorry for the confusion. I think the problem is more with the way the recipe is laid out. I used the recipe that came with the pressure cooker but sometimes I add the chicken before anything else and other times I add double the sauce and butter by using some on the chicken before pressure cooking and after it is done cooking. We like them juicy and spicy, I hope this helps!
I’m confused, how long do you pressure cook the frozen wings? I see how long for the butter and wing sauce but no mention of the timing for the wings.
Hi Joy, sorry for the confusion. It seems pressure cookers vary depending on brand. I would say 10-15 minutes depending on you cookers instructions for chicken. Thanks for stopping by!
This recipe doesn’t say anything at all about adding the wings into the pot. It sounds like you just add the hot sauce and butter to the pot and that’s it. So confusing! Maybe it should be re-written?! The photo looks delicious though! 🙂
Hi Laurie, thanks for the input. This recipe has had a few suggestions over time and I enjoy updating it to make it easier to follow. I have added to it to make this more clear, I hope this helps and thanks again for stopping by.