rewrite this title Pressure Cooker Hot Wings

Cooking wings in the Instant Pot yields fall-off-the-bone chicken in just 5 minutes and renders off some of the fat. Glazed with a sweet-spicy blend of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice, honey and Sriracha instead of traditional hot sauce, these are a delicious (and healthier) alternative to deep-fried wings (1).

Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes

Pressure Cooker Hot Wings

Ingredients

2 lb (900g) chicken wings (assortment of drums and flats)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup (125ml) 100% pomegranate juice
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Sriracha
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Cooking spray

Directions

Pour 1 cup of water into an electric pressure cooker. Place a steaming basket in the pot. Toss the wings with the garlic, salt, and pepper and place them in the steaming basket. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick-release the pressure and ensure the wings have reached an internal temperature of 165°F.

While the pot comes to pressure, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together the pomegranate juice, mustard, honey, vinegar, and Sriracha. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tsp water and add to the pan. Cook until thickened and bubbly, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

Place an oven rack 4 inches below the broiler element and preheat the oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat lightly with cooking spray. Toss the wings in the pomegranate mixture and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Pour any remaining sauce over the wings. Broil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes. Flip the wings and broil for an additional 3 minutes, or until browned on the second side. Serve immediately.

Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 2-3 wings

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 236; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 125mg; Sodium: 273mg; Carbohydrate: 5g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 20g

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin D: 1%; Calcium: 2%; Iron: 3%; Potassium: 260mg; Vitamin A: 4%; Vitamin C: 1%

Originally published February 2019; Updated May 2026