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How Long to Cook Chicken Wings (Party Wings / Flats & Drums) in the instant pot

Specification: Party chicken wings (flats & drumettes), seasoned with dry rub, arranged on trivet over 1 cup water

Target Temp
Heat Waves
240°F (116°C)
Pressure Level
Total Time
Clock Time
10–12 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
175°F–180°F (79°C–82°C) internal
USDA Safe Pull
Release: quick release (10 min pressure + 3 min release)
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Add chicken wings (party wings / flats & drums) (Party chicken wings (flats & drumettes), seasoned with dry rub, arranged 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 quick release.

3
Check & Rest

Meat is fall-apart tender, pulling cleanly from cartilage and bone. After quick release, carefully open the lid away from you. Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS Safe Poultry Minimums; Instant Pot Game Day Wings Procedure.

Pro Tip: Pressure cooking tenderizes the collagen in wings in 10 minutes; finish under an oven broiler or in an air fryer for 5 minutes to crisp the skin.

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