Instant Pot Chinese BBQ Wings
If you're looking for an easy dinner that's packed with bold flavor, these Instant Pot Chinese BBQ Wings are sure to become a family favorite. They're coated in a sweet, savory, and sticky homemade sauce made with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, Shaoxing wine, and Chinese five-spice. Every bite is tender, juicy, and coated in a rich glaze that's perfect served over steamed jasmine rice!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, honey, Shaoxing wine, ginger powder, Chinese five-spice powder, and black pepper.
- Pour 1/4 cup water into the Instant Pot. Add the chicken wings, then pour the sauce over the top and toss until evenly coated.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes for fresh wings or 15 minutes for frozen wings.
- Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the wings and turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water, then stir the slurry into the sauce.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is lightly thickened and glossy.
- Turn off the Instant Pot, return the wings to the pot, and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired, and serve warm over steamed jasmine rice.