[Foodie Friday Recipe] Instant Pot Sesame Garlic Wings

These easy & delicious sesame garlic wings make the perfect snack for the big game watch party!

With Superbowl Sunday just around the corner, we thought it would be a great time to share some tasty snacks for your watch party!

When it comes to the big game, wings are non-negotiable—but spending all day in the kitchen is not. These Instant Pot® Sesame Garlic Wings are the ultimate Super Bowl watch-party win: bold, sticky-savory flavor, fall-apart tender meat, and that irresistible crispy finish everyone reaches for first!

Thanks to the Instant Pot®, you can have a crowd-pleasing platter of wings ready in a fraction of the time, with less mess and less stress. A quick broil at the end gives them that game-day crunch, while the sesame garlic sauce delivers the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami.

Whether you’re hosting a full house or just feeding a few die-hard fans, these wings are easy enough to make during halftime—and good enough to steal the spotlight from the commercials!

Bonus: You can even save money by trimming your own wings (stash the tips in the freezer for homemade stock later). (See picture below for how to trim wings.)

Note: This recipe is written for fresh or thawed wings. If using frozen wings, add 3-4 minutes to the active cook time.

Instant Pot Sesame Garlic Wings Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes
Active cook time: 14-16 minutes (+ time to come to pressure)
Natural release: 10 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 4-4½ lbs. chicken wings
  
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
  
• 1 c. water
  
• White sesame seeds, for garnish

Sesame Garlic Sauce Ingredients:

• ¼ c. coconut aminos (or soy sauce if not gluten free)
  
• 2 TB. sesame oil
  
• 3 TB. honey, preferably local
  
• 1 TB. unsalted butter
  
• 2 tsp. fresh ginger, very finely minced
  
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

1. Season wings with salt and black pepper, to taste. Place metal trivet inside Instant Pot® and add one cup of water. Arrange seasoned wings on top of the trivet before securing the cover in place. Switch the vent to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 8 minutes.
2. To prepare the sesame garlic sauce, heat the coconut aminos, sesame oil, honey, butter, ginger, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and the mixture is thoroughly combined. Remove from heat and set aside. 
3. When cook time on Instant Pot® is complete, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining steam. Remove lid and transfer wings to a large bowl. Set aside and cool slightly.
4. Meanwhile, position top oven rack in the top position and pre-heat broiler to high. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire cooling rack on top. Set aside. 
5. Pour 1/3 of the sesame garlic sauce on top of the wings and toss to coat. Transfer the wings to the wire rack on the prepared baking sheet and place under the broiler for 3-4 minutes or until the wings start to get crispy and develop some color. Turn the wings and repeat on the remaining side. 
6. Remove from oven and toss the wings with half of the remaining sesame garlic sauce. Sprinkle with white sesame seeds and serve immediately with the remaining sauce on the side. 

How to Trim Chicken Wings: