The striker found the net for the 25th time this season on Sunday, capping an excellent comeback from Sean Dyche's men as they overcame Lancashire neighbours Blackburn for the first time since 1979.
The victory moves Burnley eight points clear of third-place Derby County, edging them ever closer to a return to the Premier League after a four-year absence.
Burnley threatened early on and had ball in the net after eight minutes through Sam Vokes, only for the striker's effort to be ruled out for offside.
The defender rose highest to head home Ross Wallace's free-kick, finding the net again at Ewood Park after doing the same in last season's corresponding fixture.
From there Burnley had all the momentum and found what proved to be the winner six minutes later when Ings slotted into the net from Wallace's pull back after Blackburn had failed to deal with a ball into the box.
