Instant Pot Chicken Legs

a plate of cooked chicken legs in front of an instant pot.

5 from 1 vote

For perfectly tender chicken legs in under 30 minutes, look no further than this Instant Pot Chicken Legs recipe. These chicken legs are seasoned with a homemade spice blend using spices you probably already have in your kitchen.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Additional Time15

Total Time35

Course: Instant Pot Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: -6 servings

Calories: 577kcal

Author: Dane & Becky

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

5-6 chicken legs
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water

Instructions

Place the chicken legs on a large clean cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine seasonings and sprinkle the legs liberally with it.
Place a trivet inside the inner pot of an Instant Pot. Add water to the pot. Place the seasoned chicken legs on top of the trivet.
Secure and seal the lid and cook on MANUAL HIGH pressure for 15 minutes (20 minutes for frozen). When the cooking time is done, allow a 5-minute natural pressure release, then carefully vent the valve. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then remove and serve as desired.
For crispy skin: Set your oven broiler to HIGH. Place the bbq chicken drumsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet and broil for 2-4 minutes or until browned slightly.
Toss them in BBQ sauce or honey mustard prior to broiling, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your preference, or use a pre-made chicken spice rub.
To ensure that your chicken is fully cooked, use a thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.
If your chicken is not quite cooked, place back into the instant pot and cook again at high pressure for 2-3 minutes until it's cooked fully.
You can also cook frozen chicken legs using this instant pot recipe. Add 5 additional minutes to the cooking time to ensure that they thaw and cook in the pot.

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