Description
These Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks are juicy, tender, and full of flavor—perfect for a quick and easy dinner. The Instant Pot makes cooking drumsticks a breeze, and you’ll have a delicious meal on the table in no time!
Ingredients
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- 8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Drumsticks:
- Rub the chicken drumsticks with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sauté (Optional for Crispy Skin):
- Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat a bit of olive oil.
- Sear the drumsticks for 2-3 minutes per side until the skin is golden brown.
- Remove the drumsticks and set them aside.
- Add Chicken Broth:
- Pour chicken broth or water into the Instant Pot.
- Use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Pressure Cook:
- Place the trivet inside the Instant Pot.
- Arrange the drumsticks on top of the trivet.
- Close the lid, set the vent to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes.
- Release the Pressure:
- Once the cooking time is up, do a Quick Release by turning the vent to venting.
- Carefully remove the drumsticks from the pot.
- Serve:
- Serve the chicken drumsticks hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, after pressure cooking, broil the drumsticks in the oven for 3-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- You can also use the chicken drumsticks in the air fryer after pressure cooking for a crispy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg