Save loads of time and cook them from frozen! You’ll love these tasty buffalo wings that are super easy in the Instant Pot.

If you love hot wings, you are indeed gonna love this recipe! Of all the instant pot recipes I have tried, used, and loved, this has to be one of my favorites!

What makes this recipe so easy to do is that you can use either fresh or FROZEN chicken wings. That’s right, stick a pile of frozen chicken wings on the trivet, cook on high pressure, and in less than 45 minutes, you’ll have an easy appetizer, snack food, or finger food for the whole family.

What is buffalo chicken?

It generally refers to chicken that has been smothered in hot sauce. Wing sauces can range in level of heat, from more mild like Franks Hot sauce to “make you cry” sauce with Serrano or habanero peppers.

Can you really make chicken wings in the Instant Pot?

Absolutely! The Instant Pot is amazing! It’ll cook the wings from frozen, with a hands off approach. There is no risk of burning the wings, and very little risk of undercooking them as well.

Of course, you can use this recipe in any pressure cooker, not just the Instant Pot. The cooking time may vary slightly, so check the manufacturer’s times and adjust accordingly.

Ingredients you need

• Frozen chicken wings
• Salt
• Pepper
• Franks Hot Sauce
• Butter

Making your chicken wings from frozen

1. Place the trivet in the bottom of your Instant Pot and add the frozen wings on top. Add water to the bottom and close the lid.
2. Set to manual, and release pressure naturally.
3. Remove the wings from the Instant Pot, and set on a plate. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
4. In a medium sized pot, melt butter and hot sauce together, stirring constantly to combine. Dip wings and serve.

What to serve with your Instant Pot Buffalo Wings

• Ranch dressing
• Blue cheese dressing
• Celery sticks

Are these low carb, really?

Yes! Chicken wings have no carbs, and depending on the hot sauce you use, you will add about 1/2 net carbs per wing. Double check the carb count if you are watching your net carbohydrate intake.

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Buffalo Wings In the Instant Pot

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Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken wings, frozen is fine
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup Franks Hot Sauce
• 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

1. Place the trivet in the bottom of your Instant Pot and add the frozen wings on top.
2. Add 1 cup of water in the bottom, check that the lid’s seal is in place and close the lid.
3. Set to manual for 25 minutes. Release pressure naturally.
4. Remove the wings from the Instant Pot, and set on a plate. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
5. In a medium sized pot, melt butter and hot sauce together, stirring constantly to combine.
6. Dip the seasoned wings into the sauce to coat and serve.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 6 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 883Total Fat 71gSaturated Fat 29gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 35gCholesterol 227mgSodium 2066mgCarbohydrates 1.5gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 39g

I do my best to make sure these numbers are accurate, however, please be your own best advocate and double check!