Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

A white oval platter presents eight roasted chicken drumsticks, perfectly glazed with a shiny barbecue sauce. Cooked to perfection in an instant pot, these drumsticks are garnished with fresh parsley sprigs, adding a vibrant pop of green to the dish.

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Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

Get dinner on the table fast with easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks recipe. With just a few ingredients, your family can enjoy drumsticks in minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $11.01, $1.84 per Serving

Ingredients

6 lbs chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 ½ cups bbq sauce divided
1 ½ cups water

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over 6 pounds chicken drumsticks and rub the seasoning all over the chicken.
Pour 1 ½ cups water into the Instant Pot. Place the rack inside the Instant Pot to keep the drumsticks from touching the bottom.
Arrange the seasoned chicken drumsticks on the rack. Secure the lid and set the valve to the pressure position.
Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes, then carefully do a quick release to release the pressure.
Transfer the cooked drumsticks to a foil-lined baking sheet.
Brush half of the 1 ½ cups bbq sauce over the drumsticks. Broil for 1–5 minutes until the sauce begins to brown.
Remove the drumsticks from the oven, flip them over, and brush with the remaining bbq sauce.
Broil for another 1–5 minutes until browned and caramelized.
Serve hot and enjoy!

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