Ranch Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Serve up a plate of these ranch Instant Pot Chicken wings today, for the game day snack. Instant Pot wings couldn’t get any easier than this, and they are finger licking good!

Just 4 ingredients needed to make the crowd-worthy Instant Pot easy chicken wings that offer that classic ranch flavor no one can resist.

You will never look for another chicken wing recipe again, once you try this recipe out! Pair with these game day air-fried stuffed pickles too.

This chicken wing recipe is always great for a busy weeknight meal! Check out our Sesame Chicken Wings as well made in the Instant Pot! Or our bbq air fryer chicken wings.

Instant Pot Chicken Wings

Before we know it the big game will be on every tv station around the world, and you will want a ton of tasty appetizers and finger foods to go along with your game day party. These ranch chicken wings are so tasty and simple to make.

You do most of the cooking in the Instant Pot and then put them in a pan to broil, which will give them the crunchy outside that any wing should have. The ranch and liquid smoke add the amount of flavor to these wings.

More Finger Foods To Serve Up As Appetizers

• Instant Pot Stuffed Meatballs
• Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas
• Bite Size Pecan Cheese Balls
• BLT Dip Recipe

Can we Cook Frozen Wings for Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Wings

You can use frozen wings for your Instant Pot ranch chicken wings. It is the same cook time it just will take longer to reach pressure. This Instant Pot wing recipe is easy, and we love that you can use thawed or frozen wings.

What is The Best Ranch for Chicken Wings

Now since these are ranch-flavored wings you might not want more to dip. But if you are a ranch addict like the rest of us, dip away!

• Homemade Hidden Valley Ranch
• Ken’s Steakhouse Ranch
• Marzetti Ranch

What is the Difference Between a Chicken Wing and a Buffalo Wing?

Buffalo wings are generally tossed with a buffalo sauce that packs a little heat. Whereas a chicken wing offers a variety of flavors, like these ranch wings, or sesame, honey barbeque, etc. Both methods can be made with or without a breading batter. If you run into boneless wings they generally have a thick batter coating it.

Are Chicken Wings White or Dark Meat

Chicken wings are white meat. We prefer white meat, and the way you cook your wings will keep the meat nice and juicy.

The Easiest Chicken Wing Recipe

How To Make Ranch Chicken Wings

Ingredients for Ranch Chicken Wings

• 1 package ranch seasoning(learn to make your own)
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 tsp garlic
• 3 pounds chicken wings

Instructions for Ranch Chicken Wings

1. Prep your wings. Wash, dry and cut them. Set aside.
2. In your Instant Pot add 1 tsp garlic to the bottom.
3. Pour in 2 tbsp liquid smoke and ½ cup of water.
4. In a bowl, empty 1 package of ranch seasoning mix. Add some salt and pepper.
5. Coat each piece of chicken in the ranch mix.
6. Place in the Instant pot. Make sure you don’t go over the max fill line.
7. Cover the pot and secure the lid. Be sure that the valve is set to sealing.

Cook on the poultry setting. If you want to cook on the manual settings, set for 4 minutes for tender wings or 5 minutes if you want to fall off the bone wings. When the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes. Then release the rest of the pressure by moving the valve to the venting setting.

Remove from the Instantpot and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 minutes on each side.

Serve.

Ingredients

Makes 30 wings

• 1 package ranch seasoning
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp liquid smoke
• 1 tsp garlic minced
• 3 pounds chicken wings

Equipment

• Instant Pot
• Baking Sheet

Method

1. Prep your wings. Wash, dry and cut them. Set aside.
2. In your Instant Pot, add 1 tsp garlic to the bottom.
3. Pour in 2 tbsp liquid smoke and ½ cup of water.
4. In a bowl, empty 1 package of ranch seasoning mix. Add some salt and pepper.
5. Coat each piece of chicken in the ranch mix.
6. Place in the Instantpot. Make sure you don’t go over the max fill line.
7. Cover the pot and secure the lid. Be sure that the valve is set to sealing.
8. Cook on the poultry setting. If you want to cook on the manual settings, set for 4 minutes for tender wings or 5 minutes if you want to fall off the bone wings. When the timer beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes. Then release the rest of the pressure by moving the valve to the venting setting.
9. Remove from the Instantpot and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 2 minutes on each side.

Kitchen notes

Depending on the count of wings you buy will vary in the amount of wings you can make in this recipe.