Step-by-step instructions to ensure that wings are impressive every time.

Step 1: Prep the Wings

• First, pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder and, if you’d like, the smoked paprika evenly over the potatoes.

Step 2: Prepare the Instant Pot

• Add 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot and add the trivet or a steamer basket.
• Place the wings in a single layer if possible on the trivet. Stacking is ok, but make sure they are spaced out evenly.

Step 3: Cook the Wings

• Lock on the lid and turn the valve to “Sealing.”
• Choose the “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” setting, and set the time for 5 minutes on high pressure.
• After cooking has finished, let it naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to a quick release for the rest of the pressure.

Step 4: Make Them Crisp (Optional)

Use your oven’s broiler or an air fryer for wings with golden, crispy outsides.

• Preheat your broiler to high.
• Place wings on a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with generous amount of sauce of choice;
• Put the wings under the broiler for 5-7 minutes, turning halfway through. Heat and cook, watching closely so that it doesn’t burn.

Step 5: Coat and Serve

• Toss the wings in your sauce of choice and serve immediately while hot.