When you have a house full, there is nothing better than this recipe for Instant Pot Asian Sesame Chicken Wings for Large Families. Your whole crowd will be licking their lips and asking for more! The fact that they are healthier than other options is just an extra bonus.
Once the chicken wings are cooked you will pop these under the broiler for a couple of minutes to get them sticky and crispy. If you make them in the summer you could also use your outdoor grill for the crisping.
Instant Pot Asian Sesame Chicken Wings
This Instant Pot Asian Sesame Chicken Wings Recipe is a budget-friendly recipe for large families. We love Asian flavors around here and this sesame and soy sauce is a perfect combination. The prep and clean-up is also a breeze.
(Trimming the wings yourself will actually help you save even more money. Keep reading for tips on how to trim them yourself.)
Are you ready to get these Instant Pot garlic chicken wings cooking? Your crew will be chowing down on these healthy and delicious sesame garlic chicken wings before you know it!
How to Make Sesame Garlic Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Active cook time: 14-16 minutes (+ time to come to pressure)
Natural release: 10 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 6 lbs. chicken wings
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ c. water
- White sesame seeds, for garnishing
Sesame Asian Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup of soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 4 Tbsp honey
- 1 ½ Tbsp butter
- 2 ½ tsp ginger finely chopped or minced
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions:
- Season wings with salt and black pepper, to taste. Place the metal trivet inside your Instant Pot and add 1 ½ cups of water. HINT: If you use hot water it will take less time for the pot to build up pressure. Arrange the seasoned wings on top of the trivet. Pay attention to the MAX line as you do not want to fill it too full. Once you have the wings arranged in the pot go ahead and secure the cover in place. Make sure the vent is switched to “Sealing”. Set the Instant Pot to Manual for 8 minutes. (If you’re using frozen wings add 3-4 minutes.)
- While the wings are cooking, begin preparing the sesame garlic sauce. Heat the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, butter, ginger and garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter is melted and the mixture is thoroughly combined. Remove from heat and set aside. When cook time on the Instant Pot is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release for any remaining steam by opening the vent. Carefully remove the lid and transfer wings to a large bowl. Set aside and cool slightly. If you are trimming the whole wing to save some pennies (check the diagram above) you can do that now.
- It’s time to add the sauce and crisp these wings up! Move your oven rack to the top position and pre-heat broiler to high. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil (makes for an easier clean-up) and place a wire cooling rack on top. Set aside.
- In the large bowl, pour 1/3 of the sesame garlic sauce on top of the wings and toss to coat. Next, transfer the wings to the wire rack on the prepared baking sheet. Place them under the broiler for 3-4 minutes or until the wings start to get crispy and develop a golden brown color. Turn the wings with tongs and repeat on the remaining side.
- Remove from the oven and toss the wings with the a bit more of the sesame garlic sauce. Sprinkle with white sesame seeds and serve immediately. Any remaining sauce can be served on the side as well.
Frequently Asked Questions about Instant Pot Asian Sesame Wings for Large Families
If trimming wings or even making wings from scratch is a little out of your comfort zone, don’t worry. I’ve got some great tips to make this recipe even easier and faster.
Can I Use Frozen Wings For This Recipe?
Yes! Instant Pot frozen wings just need 3-4 minutes added to the active cook time.
How Long Does This Recipe Take?
These sesame garlic chicken wings will take about 10 minutes to prep, 16 minutes of active cook time (a few more for the Instant Pot® to come to pressure), and 10 minutes for the natural release so you will be eating these in less than an hour!
How Do I Trim Chicken Wings Myself?
I’ve attached a picture here showing the approximate location of where to cut each whole wing. They are actually a little bit easier to trim AFTER they’ve been cooked so take that into consideration. You can freeze the tips right away and use them another day to make chicken stock.
How do I Make a Full Meal From Instant Pot Asian Wings for Big Families?
This recipe is 8 servings. They make great appetizers and party food! You can make them into a full meal for your family by serving them with fried rice and broccoli. Add in a piece of fruit for dessert (or check other dessert ideas here) and everyone will leave your table with their bellies full and their mouths happy.
What if I Don’t Have Fresh Ginger?
Your recipe will taste better with fresh ginger but if you don’t happen to have any on hand you can substitute ground ginger. Substitute ¼ tsp of ground ginger for 1 Tblsp of fresh.
Do I Need Any Other Accessories for My Instant Pot to Make These Sesame Garlic Chicken Wings?
Having the right Instant Pot accessories can really make a difference in some recipes but for this one, you just need the regular Instant Pot. This is the Instant Pot accessory pack I use. You can use it for almost any time of pressure cooker.
I bet this Instant Pot Asian Sesame Chicken Wings for large families recipe will soon become a favorite in your meal rotation! It is easy and saves lots of time in the kitchen.
When you make this recipe, let me know what you think by leaving a comment below and come back for even more recipes on a dime.
Happy Cooking, Mamas!
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- Caesar Chicken Wraps in the Instant Pot
- Easy Chicken Alfredo Pizza
- Instant Pot Ragu Beef Cavatappi
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Instant Pot Asian Sesame Chicken Wings for Large Families
Skip take out with this Instant Pot Asian Sesame chicken wings for large families recipe. Perfect for weeknight dinners or snacking.
Ingredients
- 6 lbs. chicken wings
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ c. water
- White sesame seeds, for garnishing
- ⅓ cup of soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 4 Tbsp honey
- 1 ½ Tbsp butter
- 2 ½ tsp ginger finely chopped or minced
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Season wings with salt and black pepper, to taste. Place the metal trivet inside your Instant Pot and add 1 ½ cups of water. HINT: If you use hot water it will take less time for the pot to build up pressure. Arrange the seasoned wings on top of the trivet. Pay attention to the MAX line as you do not want to fill it too full. Once you have the wings arranged in the pot go ahead and secure the cover in place. Make sure the vent is switched to “Sealing”. Set the Instant Pot to Manual for 8 minutes. (If you're using frozen wings add 3-4 minutes.)
- While the wings are cooking, begin preparing the sesame garlic sauce. Heat the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, butter, ginger and garlic powder in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter is melted and the mixture is thoroughly combined. Remove from heat and set aside. When cook time on the Instant Pot is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release for any remaining steam by opening the vent. Carefully remove the lid and transfer wings to a large bowl. Set aside and cool slightly. If you are trimming the whole wing to save some pennies (check the diagram above) you can do that now.
- It’s time to add the sauce and crisp these wings up! Move your oven rack to the top position and pre-heat the broiler to high. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil (makes for an easier clean-up) and place a wire cooling rack on top. Set aside.
- In the large bowl, pour 1/3 of the sesame garlic sauce on top of the wings and toss to coat. Next, transfer the wings to the wire rack on the prepared baking sheet. Place them under the broiler for 3-4 minutes or until the wings start to get crispy and develop a golden brown color. Turn the wings with tongs and repeat on the remaining side.
- Remove from the oven and toss the wings with a bit more of the sesame garlic sauce. Sprinkle with white sesame seeds and serve immediately. Any remaining sauce can be served on the side as well.
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