Instant Pot Asian-Style Sticky Ribs

Asian sticky wings in the Instant pot with a homemade sauce.

Instant Pot Asian-Style Sticky Ribs

Better than any takeout and ready in no time are these fall of the bone tender Asian style sticky wings with an easy homemade sauce. Serve over rice or as an appetizer.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine Asian

Keyword instant pot asian sticky wings, instant pot baby back ribs, pressure cooker spare ribs

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

broiling time 5

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 501kcal

Author Eileen Kelly

Equipment

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6 quart Instant Pot
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Measuring Spoons and Cups
Whisk
baking sheet
aluminum foil

Ingredients

Dry Rub

2 teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice blend
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder

Sauce Ingredients

1 Teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced
1-2 teaspoons garlic chili sauce sugar-free can be used
¼ cup tamari or light soy sauce soy sauce or coconut aminos can be used
½ cup honey
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt

Ribs

2 pounds 2 lbs. baby back ribs, sliced
2 Tablespoon corn starch
2 Tablespoons water, cold
3 large green onions, sliced green parts only
1 Tablespoon white sesame seeds

Instructions

Dry Rub

In a small bowl, whisk together the dry rub ingredients, Chinese 5 spice blend, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder together and set aside.

Sauce

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients, ginger, garlic chili sauce, tamari, honey, water, apple cider vinegar, water, and salt together in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.

Make the ribs

Place the ribs in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the dry rub on the wings. Toss to combine the dry rub into the ribs until they are well coated.
Put the seasoned ribs in the Instant Pot® without stacking and pour the sauce over the ribs. Lock the lid into place and flip the pressure valve to “Sealing.” Set “Manual” setting to “High” and adjust the cook time to 25 minutes.
While the ribs are cooking, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Once the pin drops, carefully remove the lid and transfer the ribs to the prepared baking sheet.
Place the top oven rack a few inches below the broiler and pre-heat the broiler to “high.”
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and an equal amount of the hot liquid from the Instant Pot® to asmall bowl and stir to combine.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

Tips: Feel free to save money and buy a slab of ribs and cut the ribs yourself. Just be sure to remove the thin membrane from the back before slicing.

Spice: It is spicy (and the spiciness becomes more pronounced with time) so start with one teaspoon and add more, if desired

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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