Instant Pot® Teriyaki Chicken Wings

Perfect as a party appetizer or game day recipe, these sweet and sticky teriyaki chicken wings are easy to make in your Instant Pot®.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken wings with salt and pepper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Use tongs to transfer wings to a plate.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.