instant-pot ChartsDATASHEET // CT-IP-040
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How Long to Cook Chicken Drumsticks (Bone-In) in the instant pot
Specification: Fresh chicken drumsticks, seasoned with dry rub, stacked in crisscross pattern on trivet over 1 cup water
Target Temp
240°F (116°C)
Pressure Level
Total Time
10–12 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
175°F–180°F (79°C–82°C) at bone
USDA Safe Pull
Release: 10-minute natural release (10 min pressure + 5 min release)
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Add chicken drumsticks (bone-in) (Fresh chicken drumsticks, seasoned with dry rub, stacked in crisscross pattern on trivet over 1 cup water) to the Instant Pot inner pot. Seal the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select 240°F (116°C) for 10–12 mins.
2
Pressure Cook
Cook at 240°F (116°C) for 10–12 mins. Use 10-minute natural release.
3
Check & Rest
Meat pulled back from lower bone end; super-tender texture; center probe reads 175°F+ at the bone. After 10-minute natural release, carefully open the lid away from you. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
USDA FSIS Safe Cooking of Poultry (165°F min); Instant Pot Poultry Timetable.
Pro Tip: Transfer cooked drumsticks to a baking sheet, brush with BBQ sauce, and broil in the oven for 3 minutes for sticky caramelized skin.
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