Description
Succulent Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks bring tender, juicy meat infused with bold spices in mere minutes. Crispy-skinned drumsticks emerge perfectly seasoned, offering a delightful meal you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 8 chicken drumsticks (skin-on or skinless)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) garlic powder
Liquid:
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth or water
Garnish:
- Optional: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Infuse the drumsticks with a harmonious blend of seasonings by massaging olive oil into the meat, then generously coating with a sophisticated mixture of salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function, creating a sizzling surface with a touch of olive oil, and strategically brown the drumsticks for 2-3 minutes on each side to develop a golden, crisp exterior.
- Deglaze the pot with chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to liberate the caramelized flavor fragments clinging to the bottom.
- Position the metal trivet inside the Instant Pot, carefully arranging the seasoned drumsticks atop the elevated platform to ensure even cooking.
- Secure the lid, align the steam release valve to sealing position, and initiate a high-pressure cooking cycle for precisely 12 minutes, allowing the intense heat to transform the chicken into tender, succulent morsels.
- Upon completion, swiftly release the pressure by shifting the valve to venting, creating an immediate steam escape.
- Extract the drumsticks with culinary precision, transferring them to a serving platter and optionally adorning with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Seasoning Boost: Marinate drumsticks overnight in buttermilk or yogurt for extra tenderness and deeper flavor penetration.
- Crispy Skin Hack: Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum browning and crispiness during searing.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap regular spices with low-sodium alternatives or use herb blends like Italian or Cajun seasoning for varied taste profiles.
- Temperature Safety: Always verify internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to guarantee safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg