Instant Pot 30-minute Chicken Drumsticks

These are quick, juicy and flavorful! If you’re like me, some days you want a delicious, home-cooked meal, but you’re short on time. That’s where the magic of the Instant Pot comes in! This recipe for Instant Pot 30-Minute Chicken Drumsticks is your new weeknight hero. Tender, juicy chicken with a crispy, golden skin—ready in just 30 minutes. It’s the perfect balance of speed and flavor.

Whether you’re juggling work, kids, or just need a quick dinner that everyone will love, these drumsticks have got you covered. No more dry, bland chicken! The Instant Pot locks in moisture and infuses these drumsticks with savory goodness. And the best part? You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen.

Let’s get cooking—you’ll be enjoying these tender, flavorful chicken drumsticks in no time!

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30 minute Instant Pot chicken drumsticks

Delicious Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic
• 11/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 cup water

Equipment

• Pressure Cooker Instant Pot

Method

 

1. Cover raw chicken legs with all spices, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper.
2. Add olive oil and butter to frying pan and saute the chicken legs on medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until browned.
3. Remove chicken from pan and place in Instant Pot. Pressure cook for 10 minutes.