Make dinner quick and easy tonight with this Instant Pot chicken drumsticks recipe. Made with basic seasonings and your handy kitchen appliance, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
– 1 tbsp olive oil – 5 lbs chicken drumsticks – 1 tsp paprika – 1 tsp garlic powder – 1 tsp Italian seasoning – 1/2 tsp salt – 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper – 1 cup water
– Add your seasonings to a bowl.
– Mix together to combine.
– Add your seasoning mixture to the raw chicken legs.
– Toss well and rub to cover all of the chicken.
– Add olive oil to the instant pot. Heat instant pot to Saute. Allow to preheat for a minute or two or until the oil is sizzling.
– Place the drumsticks into the heated instant pot. Work in batches if needed. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
– Remove all of the legs from the instant pot.
– Add in the water and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
– This means stir up any hard bits that may be stuck to the pan as a result of the chicken. The liquid will help them to come up easier.
– Add the trivet and place all of the chicken legs on top.
– Close and seal the lid. Cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes. Do a 5 minute Natural Pressure Release.
– Then check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should register at least 165 degrees F.
– If not, place the chicken on a baking sheet and broil on High in the oven for a few minutes until the temperature has been reached and the skin is crispy.