These instant pot chicken wings with sesame garlic sauce recipe is a super easy recipe that you can make in less than an hour.
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Can you put raw chicken in instant pot?
Yes, you can start with fresh or frozen chicken. You can basically put any kind of chicken in your Instant Pot.
How much time do I add to instant pot for frozen meat?
As a rule, you should add at least 10 minutes if you are using frozen meat in Instant Pot recipes. However, this recipe is for small chicken wings, so you will only need to add an addition 3-4 minutes to the cook time if you are using frozen wings.
Can I cut my own chicken wings?
You can save money by trimming your wings yourself. (See photo for approximate location of where to cut each whole wing). They are a little easier to trim AFTER they’ve been cooked. Immediately freeze the tips to make chicken stock, if desired.
WHAT SIZE INSTANT POT SHOULD I BUY?
A 6 quart Instant Pot is ideal for a family of 4. If you are cooking for a larger family, the 8 quart would be best. I’ve added quick shopping links to both sizes below, as well as other items you may need for this recipe.
Instant Pot Chicken Wings with Sesame Garlic Sauce Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Wings with Sesame Garlic Sauce

Ingredients
- 4-4½ lbs. chicken wings
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 c. water
- White sesame seeds, for garnish
Sesame Garlic Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ c. coconut aminos (or soy sauce if not gluten free)
- 2 T. sesame oil
- 3 T. honey, preferably local
- 1 T. unsalted butter
- 2 t. fresh ginger, very finely minced
- 1 t. garlic powder
Instructions
- Season wings with salt and black pepper, to taste. Place metal trivet inside Instant Pot® and add one cup of water. Arrange seasoned wings on top of the trivet before securing the cover in place. Switch the vent to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 8 minutes.
- To prepare the sesame garlic sauce, heat the coconut aminos, sesame oil, honey, butter, ginger, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and the mixture is thoroughly combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When cook time on Instant Pot® is complete, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining steam. Remove lid and transfer wings to a large bowl. Set aside and cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, position top oven rack in the top position and pre-heat broiler to high. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire cooling rack on top. Set aside.
- Pour 1/3 of the sesame garlic sauce on top of the wings and toss to coat. Transfer the wings to the wire rack on the prepared baking sheet and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes or until the wings start to get crispy and develop some color. Turn the wings and repeat on the remaining side.
- Remove from oven and toss the wings with half of the remaining sesame garlic sauce. Sprinkle with white sesame seeds and serve immediately with the remaining sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is written for fresh or thawed wings. If using frozen wings, add 3-4 minutes to the active cook time.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 6880Total Fat: 509gSaturated Fat: 180gTrans Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 287gCholesterol: 1680mgSodium: 8509mgCarbohydrates: 220gFiber: 9gSugar: 21gProtein: 347g

CAN YOU PUT RAW CHICKEN IN INSTANT POT?
Yes, you can start with fresh or frozen chicken.
HOW MUCH TIME DO I ADD TO INSTANT POT FOR FROZEN MEAT?
As a rule, you should add at least 10 minutes if you are using frozen meat in Instant Pot recipes. However, this recipe is for small chicken wings, so you will only need to add an addition 3-4 minutes to the cook time if you are using frozen wings.
CAN I CUT MY OWN CHICKEN WINGS?
You can save money by trimming your wings yourself. They are a little easier to trim AFTER they’ve been cooked. Immediately freeze the tips to make chicken stock, if desired.
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