Instant pot chicken drumsticks are so juicy and tender and can be made within no time with just 8 simple ingredients. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Oven baked instructions are included too!
These delicious chicken drumsticks are so simple to make, whether you make them in your instant pot or bake them in he oven. Serve it with sugar free BBQ sauce and enjoy it as a part of a meal for a quick weeknight dinner.
I make these instant pot chicken drumsticks almost weekly for my family. Drumsticks are always cheaper than breasts and thighs and are such a great economical option.
These drumsticks come out perfectly crispy every time, even with just a few simple ingredients you most likely have in your house already. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you have no time to think plan or prepare anything for too long.
If you are looking for some more healthy chicken recipes, you will love this Balsamic Chicken, Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Southwestern Chicken Skillet and definitely this Slow Cooker Thai Curried Chicken Soup!
Why You Should Make These Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
I love making chicken drumsticks because they are considerably cheaper than other cuts of chicken, even when they're organic. That's really important to me because I feed 2 teenage boys and 1 almost teenage boy and a very hungry husband.
This dish is so easy to prepare and takes minutes to create. I love recipes like this where you already have the ingredients in your house. There's nothing wild and crazy in this recipe.
This drumstick recipes is loaded with protein and only 1 grams of carbs per serving. It's also an added bonus that it's sugar free and gluten free too.
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks- I like to use organic drumsticks which are still considerably cheaper than other cuts of chicken.
- Paprika - I love cooking with paprika for its light, slightly sweet and peppery flavor.
- Onion powder - I use onion powder in this recipe because I have it in my house always, but you can use equal amounts of white onion, shallot or even dehydrated onion instead.
- Garlic powder - I also use garlic powder because I always have it on hand in my house but you can also equal amount of minced fresh garlic.
- Dried Oregano - I love cooking with oregano in so many savory dishes, it's extremely versatile.
- Extra virgin olive oil - I love my EVOO. Some of those benefits of extra virgin olive oil are that its anti-inflammatory, it may help prevent heart disease and diabetes and may even help to lower cholesterol levels.
How To Make These Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
Make the dry spice rub by mixing red paprika, black pepper powder, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
Add the spice rub to the chicken and mix well. Set the instant pot on SAUTE function. Add oil to the pot, once hot add all the marinated chicken drumsticks in a single layer and brown the sides (Around 2-3 minutes for each side.)
Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add water to the pot and deglaze the pot, place trivet in the pot. Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the trivet.
Close the lid and pressure valve. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 10 minutes. Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
Open the lid and select the CANCEL button. Carefully take the chicken out with the help of tongs. Transfer the chicken to a baking tray. Broil the chicken drumsticks for 2 minutes per side.
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Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
- chopped cilantro for topping optional
Instructions
- Make the dry spice rub by mixing red paprika, black pepper powder, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
- Add the spice rub to the chicken and mix well. Set the instant pot on SAUTE function.
- Add oil to the pot, once hot add all the marinated chicken drumsticks in a single layer and brown the sides (Around 2-3 minutes for each side.) Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add water to the pot and deglaze the pot, place trivet in the pot. Arrange the chicken drumsticks on the trivet.
- Close the lid and pressure valve. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 10 minutes.
- Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Open the lid and select the CANCEL button. Carefully take the chicken out with the help of tongs.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking tray. Broil the chicken drumsticks for 2 minutes per side.
- Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro and BBQ sauce.
- For oven baked method:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking dish.
- Place drumsticks in baking dish, pat dry with paper towels.
- Add seasonings and bake for 35-40 minutes until no longer pink inside ad internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Agnes
Yum! We love these chicken drumsticks; they are not only affordable but so delicious!
Kristyn
These are a family favorite!! No one complains when I make these. The chicken is flavorful & juicy! The instant pot makes this recipe quick & easy!
Kristen
These have to be the best drumsticks I have ever had. The chicken was just so juicy and tender and could slide off the bone. I will be using your recipe any time I need to make drumsticks.
Anna
As soon as I saw this recipe, I knew I had to make it. My kids love drumsticks and I enjoy cooking in my Instant Pot. This dish was a winner! I'll be making it again soon!
Lauren Kelly
So happy you all liked it, Anna!
wilhelmina
This was so easy and delicious! The legs stayed so juicy and cooked perfectly. This is a winner!
Lauren Kelly
Yay! Thanks so much!
Valentina
These instant pot chicken drumsticks are so delicious and packed with flavors! The chicken comes out so juicy and tender!
Lauren Kelly
Great to hear, thank you!