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Instant Pot Fried Chicken

Quick and crispy, this Instant Pot fried chicken brings all the flavor with less oil and mess. Enjoy a fuss-free family meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • all-purpose flour
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • breadcrumbs
  • oil

Instructions
 

Steps

  • Combine buttermilk and spices, coat chicken, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Dredge chicken in flour and breadcrumb mixture, allow to set for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat Instant Pot and add oil, place chicken in basket inside.
  • Set Instant Pot to Pressure Cook for 10 minutes, use natural release.
  • Switch to sauté mode to crisp chicken, flipping until golden.

Notes

Enjoy as a crisp topping for salads, or with a warm batch of mashed potatoes to complete your meal.
Keyword Chicken, Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker