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Instant Pot Fried Chicken Recipe Guide

This Instant Pot Fried Chicken Recipe Guide provides a quick and easy way to make delicious fried chicken using your Instant Pot. Perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Wire rack
  • Trivet

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil

Instructions: 

  • In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Dip each chicken thigh in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture until coated.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat vegetable oil.
  • Brown the chicken thighs on both sides in the Instant Pot.
  • Remove chicken from Instant Pot and place on a wire rack.
  • Add trivet to the Instant Pot and place the chicken on top.
  • Close the lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure and carefully remove the chicken.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes:

For extra crispy chicken, you can broil the chicken in the oven for a few minutes after pressure cooking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Easy Recipe, Fried Chicken, Instant Pot
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