How to Make Instant Pot® Teriyaki Chicken Wings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken wings are a classic favorite for parties, game days, or even just a casual dinner at home. And when it comes to cooking them, the Instant Pot® is a game changer. With the Instant Pot®, you can cook your chicken wings to perfection in no time, and this recipe for teriyaki chicken wings is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

These Instant Pot® teriyaki chicken wings are packed with flavor, thanks to a homemade teriyaki sauce that is both sweet and savory. The wings ar...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken wing pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Season chicken wings with salt and pepper.
  • Heat sesame oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set to Saute function. Add chicken wings and garlic; saute until wings are browned, about 2 minutes per side. Hit Cancel and use tongs to transfer wings to a plate.
  • Whisk 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and ginger together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour sauce into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom. Return wings to the pot; stir until coated in sauce.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 6 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Use tongs to transfer wings to a plate.
  • Whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl to make a slurry. Whisk slurry into the sauce. Turn on Saute function and simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Hit Cancel. Return wings to the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Nutrition

    270 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 728mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 155mg