Instant pot Chicken Drumsticks

Step 1

Prep, clean and pat chicken dry with kitchen towel.

Step 2

Make the dry spice rub by mixing paprika, onion powder, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper and salt together. Add spice rub to the chicken and mix well.

Step 3

Set instant pot to sautee then add vegetable oil in the inner pot of the instant pot.

Step 4

When oil is heated, add marinated chicken drumsticks in single layer and brown the sides. Browning takes about 2-3 minutes for each side.

Step 5

When the sides are browned, take the drumsticks out of the Instant pot and put them in a plate. Switch off IP saute mode.

Step 6

Add water or chicken broth to the inner pot and place trivet in the pot. Arrange chicken drumsticks on trivet then close the Instant pot with it's lid.

Step 7

Set to manual pressure cook 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes, do 5 minutes natural pressure release.

Step 8

Once the instant pot is depressurised, open the lid and take out chicken drumsticks.For crispy skin, broil or grill in the oven on each side.

Step 9

Serve and enjoy.