So weve gathered more than 40 of the absolute easiest Instant Pot recipes we know — from classic chicken dishes, to hearty soups and stews, to family-favorite pastas. Theyre all made using a pressure cooker, and the majority are drop-and-go meals, meaning the appliance does all the hard work for you!
50 Best Instant Pot Recipes
Before jumping into our Best Instant Pot Recipes, the first recipe to try is cooking water! This recommended step helps you learn how to use Instant Pot, and build your confidence in cooking with an Instant Pot!
Total: 15min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: Sodium 6 mg, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (500ml) cold water
Instruction:
- Add Water: Put inner pot in Instant Pot, then pour 2 cups (500ml) of cold water in the inner pot.
- Close Lid: Make sure the silicone sealing ring is properly seated in the rack, and nothing is blocking the Venting Knob & Floating Valve. Close the lid by lining the two arrows, then turn clockwise.
- Seal Instant Pot: Turn Venting Knob from Venting Position to Sealing Position.
- Set Pressure Cooking Time: Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button. Press the “-“ button until the indicator says “2”. The default setting should be at “High Pressure”.*Note: This means we’re pressure cooking at High Pressure for 2 minutes.*Pro Tip: It’s normal for some steam to come out of the floating valve during the preheating cycle. Once there’s enough steam in Instant Pot, the floating valve will pop up. It takes roughly 13 minutes to reach High Pressure.
- Release Pressure: After pressure cooking for 2 minutes, your Instant Pot will automatically switch to “Keep Warm” mode. Press “Cancel” to turn it off. Carefully release the pressure by turning the Venting Knob from Sealing Position to Venting Position.
- Open Lid: Turn the lid counter-clockwise, then carefully lift it open. You did it!
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FAQ
What is best to cook in Instant Pot?
- Short Rib Beef Ragu.
- Yogurt.
- Rice.
- Spiced Apple Cider.
- All The Soups.
- Hard Boiled Eggs.
- Whole Roasted Chicken.
- Baked Potatoes.
What is the first thing I should make in my Instant Pot?
Cooking water in your Instant Pot as soon as you get it out of the box is a must…..for two reasons: It lets you quickly learn and experience just how your pot works, exactly.
What foods should not be cooked in an Instant Pot?
- Creamy Sauces. If there’s one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it’s dairy. …
- Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. …
- Cookies. …
- Burgers. …
- Pie. …
- Steak.
What is the easiest Instant Pot?
