Pressure Cooker Frozen Chicken Wings

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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