What’s for dinner? How about chicken! Instant pot chicken drumsticks are a quick and easy meal to make, which is perfect for the busy mom who wears many hats, including the chef hat. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, so you can customize them to your liking. Here, you’ll find seven different ways to cook chicken drumsticks in the Instant Pot that we’ve dubbed our favorites!
The basics of cooking Instant Pot Drumsticks
Instant pot chicken legs are a quick and easy meal to make. You can find recipes that are simple and quick to make, as well as those that are more complex and require more time to prepare.
No matter what your preference is, there is an instant pot chicken drumstick recipe out there for you.
If you are new to instant pot cooking, or if you are looking for an easy way to cook chicken drumsticks, you’ll soon learn that recipes for Instant Pot chicken drumsticks are many! And that you can just as easily make them up on your own.
You can bake them, fry them, or even grill them. Each method will result in a different taste and texture. All you need is a few minutes to prepare them, and the instant pot will do the rest!
Honey Rosemary Chicken Drumsticks
This is what you need for the basics of making the instant pot chicken legs:
- 1 or 2 pounds of chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup of water
- Seasoning of your choice
As long as you have these three items on hand, you can make something out of them!
Recipes for Cooking Instant Pot Chicken Legs
You can find a variety of chicken drumstick recipes online that use the Instant Pot. But let’s save you the trouble and give you a few right here. These recipes here are quick and easy to make, and they all taste great.
Lemon Pepper Drumsticks
This recipe is simple, yet it delivers a lot of flavor. All you need is some lemon pepper seasoning, and your chicken drumsticks will be full of flavor.
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken drumsticks in the instant pot.
2. Sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning over the chicken.
3. Add the water to the pot.
4. Close the lid and set the instant pot to manual mode for 5 minutes.
5. Once the instant pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
6. Serve the chicken drumsticks with your favorite sides.
Garlic Parmesan Drumsticks
These drumsticks are coated in a garlic parmesan sauce that is absolutely delicious. If you love garlic and parmesan, then you’ll love this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken drumsticks in the instant pot.
2. In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken drumsticks.
4. Close the lid and set the instant pot to manual mode for 5 minutes.
5. Once the instant pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
6. Serve the chicken drumsticks with your favorite sides.
BBQ Drumsticks
These Instant Pot chicken drumsticks recipe have the chicken legs coated in a homemade BBQ sauce that is both sweet and tangy. If you love BBQ, then you’ll love this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken drumsticks in the instant pot.
2. In a bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken drumsticks.
4. Close the lid and set the instant pot to manual mode for 5 minutes.
5. Once the instant pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
6. Serve the chicken drumsticks with your favorite sides.
Instant Pot Fryer Fried Chicken Drumsticks
This Instant Pot chicken legs recipe is for those who love fried chicken. It gives you the option to fry your chicken drumsticks in the Instant Pot, so you can have delicious fried chicken without all the mess.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 chicken drumsticks, skinless
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
2. Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish.
3. Dredge the chicken drumsticks in the flour mixture until they are coated well.
4. Place the chicken drumsticks in the buttermilk and coat them well.
5. Place the chicken drumsticks in the instant pot.
6. Close the lid and set the instant pot to manual mode for 5 minutes.
7. Once the instant pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
8. Serve the chicken drumsticks with your favorite sides.
Honey Sriracha Drumsticks
These Instant Pot chicken drumsticks are coated in a honey sriracha sauce that is both sweet and spicy. If you love sriracha, then you’ll love this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 6 chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken drumsticks in the instant pot.
2. In a bowl, mix together the honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar.
3. Pour the sauce over the chicken drumsticks.
4. Close the lid and set the instant pot to manual mode for 5 minutes.
5. Once the instant pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
6. Serve the chicken drumsticks with your favorite sides.
Instant Pot Honey and Lime Drumsticks
This recipe is worth the little bit of effort it takes to make! The honey and lime sauce adds a delicious and unique flavor to these chicken drumsticks.
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions:
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in the instant pot on sauté mode. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, lime juice, and garlic.
3. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken drumsticks and lock the lid in place. Cook on manual mode for 8 minutes.
4. Release the pressure manually and serve the drumsticks warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Orange Ginger Drumsticks: This recipe combines orange and ginger flavors to create a drumstick that is both sweet and spicy. It is a great choice for those who want something a bit different from the traditional chicken drumstick recipes.
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:1. Mix together the orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in the instant pot.
2. Add the chicken drumsticks to the instant pot and coat with the sauce.
3. Set the instant pot to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
4. When the timer goes off, use the quick release valve to release the pressure.
5. Carefully remove the lid of the instant pot and transfer the chicken drumsticks to a baking sheet.
6. Broil the chicken for 4-5 minutes, or until the skin is crispy.
7. Serve immediately with rice and vegetables.
There are way more recipes about making chicken drumsticks in the Instant Pot than I can put here! But now that you know about a few, it’s time to get cooking. Pick your favorite recipe and get started. You will be glad that you did!
7 Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks Your Family Will Thank You For
Chicken drumsticks are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made in the instant pot in a few different cooking methods. There are so many different recipes to choose from, so just go with the one that fits your taste buds!
About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!
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