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Chili Lime Chicken Wings

January 29, 2019 by Samantha 8 Comments

Perfectly seasoned and juicy Chili Lime Chicken Wings. Make these Instant Pot Chicken Wings for an easy game day dish or simply enjoy as an appetizer anytime! 

Chili Lime Chicken Wings

I didn’t think chicken wings could get any tastier until I made these Chili Lime Chicken Wings in the Instant Pot. So frigging juicy it’s unbelievable. They take only 4 minutes at high pressure in the Instant Pot and then it’s a quick broil to get these babies crisped up and ready for enjoyment.

Perfect for as a game day recipe, a crowd-pleasing appetizer, or simply a a great addition to movie night. I’d strongly consider it a complete meal if we had these, a veggie spread, and the biggest bowl of popcorn created.

Chili Lime Chicken WingsDo you have to make these wings in the Instant Pot? No, the marinade gives the wings some of that juiciness, BUT I do think the IP creates more fall off the bone tenderness compared to simply cooking these wings in the oven.

IP Chili Lime Chicken Wings sauce mix.

Can you cook chicken wings in the Instant Pot?

Sure can. And if you own an Instant Pot you have to try this Instant Pot Chicken Wings recipe as life is possibly incomplete without it.

IP Chili Lime Chicken Wings

Now what’s a mom doing serving her kids chili anything? Well up here in the “North” (aka Canada), chili powder is quite mild. When you combine it with lime juice and honey, the spicy factor is tapered even more. If you’re living somewhere with spicy chili powder reduce the amount called for in this recipe (start small, you can always add more, but you can’t take away).

My 3 kids and bunch of neighbourhood kids ate at least 3 wings each and not a single one complained about the spice. My husband and I are also wimps when it comes to spice levels and we adored these flavourful IP Chicken Wings.

IP Chili Lime Chicken Wings on a baking sheet.

How long do you cook chicken wings in a pressure cooker?

These wings were perfectly cooked at 4 minutes of high pressure. Then there’s the getting to pressure time and a quick broil in the oven post pressure cooking.

All in all, done in about 30 minutes. A bit shorter than solely cooking in the oven which is nice and I found a bit cleaner as the IP contained most of the mess and the wings could then be broiled on foil to lessen cleanup.

IP Chili Lime Chicken Wings

More game day recipes:

  • Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
  • Instant Pot or Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
  • Gochujang Hot Wings
  • Loaded Korean Nachos

Chili Lime Chicken Wings

A couple of Instant Pot Wings recipes:

  • Easy Buffalo Instant Pot Chicken Wings (from fresh or frozen)
  • Easy Instant Pot Chicken Wings
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Chili Lime Chicken Wings
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Chili Lime Chicken Wings
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinade Time
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
 

Mouthwatering, juicy Chili Lime Chicken Wings. Make in the Instant Pot or in the oven. SO GOOD!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken wings, chicken wings recipe, game day recipe, instant pot chicken, instant pot chicken wings, instant pot recipe
Servings: 8 as an appetizer
Calories: 214 kcal
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Chili Lime Marinade:
  • 1 tbsp chili powder*
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2.5-3 lbs chicken wings
Chili Lime Glaze:
  • 1 tbsp chili powder*
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup water (for Instant Pot)
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Instructions
Chili Lime Marinade:
  1. Mix all marinade ingredients (chili powder, garlic powder, garlic, honey, oil, lime zest, lime juice, and salt) together in a large ziplock bag or a large glass bowl/container. Add chicken wings and toss until well coated. Seal or cover well and let sit for 1 to 24 hrs. 

Instant Pot Cooking Method:
  1. Place 1/2 cup of water at the bottom of the Instant Pot and top with the trivet. Place wings on top of trivet. Close lid and seal valve. Cook at HIGH pressure for 4 minutes. Carefully use the quick release valve and remove lid when pressure has been released.

  2. Continue with Chili Lime Glaze instructions and broil wings for crispiness (as directed below).

Oven Cooking Method:
  1. Complete step one above. Preheat oven to 400° F and line a baking tray (or 2) with foil. 

  2. Remove chicken wings from marinade and place on a foil lined tray. Brush glaze (instructions below) onto wings and cook for 45-50 minutes.

Chili Lime Glaze:
  1. Mix glaze together in a small bowl (chili powder, garlic powder, honey, lime juice, lime zest, and salt). 

  2. Preheat oven to broil high and move oven rack to 4-6" away from broiler. 

  3. Place chicken wings on a foil lined baking tray** and brush glaze on. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until chicken wings are starting to brown and crisp. 

Recipe Notes

* chili powder is quite mild in Canada. If you're not into spice and live else with spicier chili powder adjust accordingly starting with 1 tsp. 

** you might need 2 baking trays. I only needed one, however the wings should be nicely spaced apart so they don't end up steaming each other vs baking. 

Nutrition Facts
Chili Lime Chicken Wings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 672mg29%
Potassium 167mg5%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 706IU14%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Enjoy! xo

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Chicken, Instant Pot Tagged With: chicken, chicken wings, game day, instant pot

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Comments

  1. AvatarWilhelmina says

    February 2, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    I am continually amazed at what the instant pot can do well! These wings look scrumptious!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 3, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      It's a true dream kitchen machine!
      Reply
  2. AvatarDini says

    February 2, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    I've never tried chicken wings in the IP before, but I love the sound of that fall off the bone texture! :) And the marinade sounds delicious! Thank you so much for this sharing this recipe, going to try it soon!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      February 3, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      Hope you love these wings as much as we do!
      Reply
  3. AvatarKathy says

    June 29, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    These were very good, however I would cut the honey in half or out altogether. It's just a matter of taste, but the meat tasted a little too sweet for me. I used hot Mexican chili to give it a little kick.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      July 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      Nice! I'm glad you liked them and adapted the recipe to fit your tastes :)
      Reply
  4. Avatarkarrie says

    July 14, 2019 at 8:26 am

    These look great. On our way to get some wings to try this recipe. We have a tequila tasting party this next weekend and I think these will be a great addition. I'll keep you posted on how they turn out.
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      July 14, 2019 at 8:00 pm

      That's a fun party! I'm looking forward to hearing if these wings worked out :)
      Reply

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