Instant Pot Chicken Legs
Juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, these Instant Pot chicken legs are a quick and easy dinner ready in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Trivet or steamer rack
- Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
Dry Rub Ingredients
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne to make a dry rub.
- Rub seasoning all over chicken legs evenly.
- Pour 1 cup broth into Instant Pot and place trivet inside.
- Arrange chicken legs on trivet.
- Seal lid, set valve to sealing, and pressure cook on High for 10 minutes.
- Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Optional: Broil or air fry chicken for 3–5 minutes for crispy skin.
- Serve as-is or with sauce of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
Skip cayenne for a milder version. You can use water instead of broth, but broth adds more flavor. Try pairing with rice or veggies!
