Instant Pot Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
Recipe type: Main Course
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Ingredients
  • 3-4 lbs chicken wings and/or drumettes, fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Honey BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cupketchup
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Place steam rack in the insert of the Instant Pot, add ½ cup water to the bottom of the insert.
  2. Place fresh or frozen chicken wings on the steam rack, season with salt.
  3. Lock the Instant Pot lid and close the steam valve.
  4. Press Manual button and adjust time to 5 minutes.
  5. Make the Honey BBQ Sauce while the wings cook. (directions below)
  6. When Instant Pot is done cooking, carefully release the steam valve for a quick release.
  7. Using tongs, place the chicken wings in a large bowl and toss with ½ the honey bbq sauce.
  8. Using the tongs, lay the wings on top of a foil-lined baking sheet with wire rack on top.
  9. Set oven to broil and move the rack to the top position so that the baking sheet will be close to the broiler.
  10. Broil the wings for 5 minutes, using tongs flip the wings and broil for another 5 minutes.
  11. Remove the wings and place back into the large bowl, add the rest of the sauce and coat well.
  12. Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery and carrot sticks.
  13. Enjoy!
  14. To Make the Honey BBQ Sauce:
  15. Place all ingredients in a medium sized bowl and, using a whisk, mix until well combined.
  16. Store in an airtight-container for 3-5 days.
Recipe by Smashed Peas & Carrots at https://smashedpeasandcarrots.com/instant-pot-honey-bbq-chicken-wings/