Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

These juicy Instant Pot chicken drumsticks are ready in just 30 minutes! Seasoned to perfection and pressure cooked until tender, they make an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love. Simple ingredients, minimal prep, maximum flavor!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

6-quart Instant Pot Or larger
Tongs for For handling the chicken
Measuring spoons For seasoning mix
Small bowl for mixing seasonings
Paper towels To dry drumsticks
Baking sheet If broiling for crispy skin

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

8-10 chicken drumsticks 2-3 lbs
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 medium onion diced

Seasoning Mix

2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

Prepare the Drumsticks

Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. This ensures the seasonings stick better and helps achieve a better sear.
In a small bowl, combine all seasoning mix ingredients.
Rub the olive oil all over the drumsticks, then coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.

Pressure Cook

Select the Sauté function on your Instant Pot and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
Once hot, brown the drumsticks in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Don't skip this step – it adds incredible flavor!
Remove the drumsticks and set aside.
Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent (about 2 minutes).
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
Return the drumsticks to the pot.
Close the lid and set the valve to "Sealing."
Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes.
Allow for 5 minutes natural release, then carefully perform a quick release.

Optional Broiling

For crispy skin, transfer the cooked drumsticks to a baking sheet.
Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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