Instant Pot Chicken Legs
These juicy Instant Pot Chicken Legs give you tender, flavorful drumsticks in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights and always a family favorite!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry chicken rub, or your favorite rub the recipe below makes 9 tablespoons. Store extra in a jar for future use.
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
- ½-1 cup BBQ sauce
Homemade Chicken Rub
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Roasted Garlic and Peppers seasoning a Club House seasoning
- 2 teaspoons paprika or smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken legs completely dry with paper towels. Brush with olive oil.
- Mix all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl. Coat chicken legs evenly with the seasoning mixture. Use your fingers to push the rub into the chicken.
- Add one cup of water or chicken broth to the bottom of the Instant Pot and insert the trivet. Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer on top of the trivet.
- Seal the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural release, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Using tongs, transfer the cooked legs to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush one side of each leg with your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Place the pan of chicken under your broiler for 2-3 minutes. Once the top looks crispy, pull the legs out, flip them, add BBQ sauce to the other side, and repeat.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use similar-sized drumsticks for even cooking.
- For frozen chicken legs, add 2 minutes to the cooking time.
- The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F at the thickest part near the bone.
- Watch carefully during broiling to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.2g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 550.8mg | Potassium: 169.2mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 27.6g | Vitamin A: 10.1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7.9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
