Instant Pot chicken drumsticks are the easiest chicken legs you'll ever make, and they are so juicy and full of flavor! In just 20 minutes you can whip up a delicious chicken drumstick dinner for the whole family. The meat inside stays delightfully tender, while the skin gets perfectly crispy!
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Instructions
Clean and pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
Season the chicken legs generously all over with chicken, poultry, or BBQ chicken seasoning.
Add the olive oil to the bottom of your Instant Pot and set it to saute. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken legs in a single layer and brown the outside for 2-3 minutes per side.
After browning the drumsticks, transfer them to a plate and turn off saute mode. Add water (or broth) and a trivet to the inner pot. Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer on the trivet and close the lid.
Set your Instant Pot to manual pressure cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes are up, allow your Instant pot to NPR (Natural Pressure Release) for 5 minutes.
After the Instant Pot has released most of the pressure, turn the venting knob and manually finishing venting. Transfer the drumsticks to a serving plate or plates and serve immediately.
For extra crispy skin, you may broil the drumsticks for a couple of minutes per side after removing them from the Instant Pot.
To store: Leftover Instant Pot chicken legs can be stored in an airtight container (once cooled) and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. You may freeze leftover chicken drumsticks in a heavy-duty freezer bag or sealed airtight container for up to 4 months.
To reheat: Reheat leftovers in your oven at 350°F (175°C). Add a splash of stock, broth, or water and bake until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). You may quickly broil the drumsticks to crisp up the skin, if desired.
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