The Best Instapot Recipes - speeds up cooking up to SIX times! (2024)

Instapot, Instant Pot, Pressure Cookers whatever you call it, they are a must have and we have the best Instant Pot recipes around!

Have you heard of an Instapot? You may recognize it as and instant pot or pressure cooker. Before you pass judgment, these machines are a far perfected appliance than the pressure pots our grandmothers used (like this one!).

These are electronic, digital and virtual sanity savers. Some things that take hours to make can be made in a number of minutes. They are such a great appliance to have in your kitchen! Are you ready to see someof the best instapot recipes out there?

What is an Instant Pot? Check out this article that tells you everything you need to know and more!

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Let’s see those delicious instapot recipes…

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Starting out with the basics! Did you know that you can make the perfect hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot? They come out perfect every time and they are super easy to peel!

This mouthwatering and simple Instapot Monkey Bread recipeis the perfect recipe for new pressure cooker owners! Featured on Princess Pinky Girl from my amazing contributor, Jen from PinkWhen!

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Instant Pot Lasagna is warm, cheesy and delicious. Just like a traditional lasagna recipe, it is layered with your favorite ingredients. You will never make your lasagna in the oven again!

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Instant Pot Chicken Wings are the perfect appetizer for any party or game day get-together! The zesty homemade BBQ sauce is literally the icing on the cake (or the wings in this case!)

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Who knew you could make French Toast in the Instant Pot? This is not only amazing Instant Pot French Toast, but it is also actually Cinnamon Roll French Toast. Why mess with a french toast casserole that has to sit all night long when you can make this delicious Instant Pot version in less than an hour!

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This Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup is so hearty, creamy, and comforting! The flavors of potato, cheddar, and bacon combine to make an incredibly tasty soup, made in only 7 minutes!

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The Best Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce recipe ever! Perfectly cooked pasta, delicious ground beef or turkey tomato sauce and all ready in under 30 minutes in a true one-pot meal! If you are looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this easy spaghetti recipe is for you!

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Instant Pot Pesto Tomato Tortellini Soup will warm you up on a col winter day. This makes such an easy family dinner and your family will love it – mine does!!

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If you love Mexican food as much as our family does, you definitely should try out this pressure cooker Mexican Rice and Beans side dish by Skip to My Lou. Not only does it look so delicious, the fact that you can make it so fast!

I totally agree that the Instapot is the perfect appliance for the non-planner. You can run by the store on your way home and have a Mexican spread in a flash. You can also use these for tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, you name it!

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I made this Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken from Pressure Cooking Today and my family devoured it! It was very easy to make and a total crowd pleaser!!

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Up for a little Thai food? The Creative Bite has made this delicious Pressure Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken Noodles in less than 30 minutes. Yes, you heard that right!

This is a healthy and low-carb version that your entire family will love and it is so full of flavor. I love that entire meal is cooked in one pot, which means only one pot to clean. Score!

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When winter weather hits, I immediately start craving soup and I love a soup that fills me up. This would definitely be the case with this Pressure Cooker Baked Potato Soup by Tatertots and Jello.

My boys will actually eat a soup like this because it is so hearty and we can add our favorite ingredients. The potatoes are a crowd pleaser, this soup would be a winner in most homes!

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Instapots are good for more that just cooking main dishes and side dishes! Pint Sized Baker actually cooked this pumpkin cheesecake in a pressure cooker. I would have never thought you could!

You’ll have to head on over to the post to get all the details, but she said it was easy enough for a weeknight! That means even I can probably actually pull this one off, too!

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According to my friend Chrissy at The Taylor House, this is the best recipe to get your feet wet with the Instapot. She is an amazing cook, so there is no doubt in my mind that this Tomato Basil soup also tastes amazing.

I can’t wait to try it out, because I also love that the ingredient list is what I normally carry in my pantry, too.

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Do you love a little Caribbean vibe sometimes? To me, this Instant Pot Kalua Pork by Cooking in Stilettos looks out of this world. Even in the photos you can see how tender and juicy the meat is.

This recipe usually takes all day to cook, but in her pressure cooker she can pull it off in under 90 minutes. Sounds like a winner to me!

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If you want to see some really cook hacks and info about how to use an instapot, this post by How Does She is filled to the brim. They also share this recipe for Pressure Cooker bread that looks amazing. You guys know I’m all over a good hack!

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Do you love shrimp gumbo? One Crazy House has a delicious Instapot recipe for gumbo and it looks so easy and so yummy! She also gives a really good review of her Instant Pot, so you could find lots of of good info.

She brought up a lot of good points and this meal only took her 15 minutes to make, too!

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You guys will never look at a spaghetti squash the same again. Do you wonder what people actually do with them? They are amazing to cook with and DIY Candy is showing how to make a complete meal including spaghetti squash in no time at all when you use a pressure cooker.

Are you thinking again what I’m thinking? Only one pot to wash… love that every single time.

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Amanda’s Cookin has come up with a genius idea. While this Cheesy Ham and Chicken Chowder isn’t all made in the pressure cooker, she shares her tip on how to make a quick batch of shredded chicken in a flash.

This is definitely a time saver on so many levels for me guys!

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Do you love Salisbury Steak? This recipe from Noshtastic is a hit and can be made in the instant pot in just a matter of minutes. I love that this a meal than normally takes quite a while to put together can me made really quickly! This one is on my t0-try list!

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Finally, any red beans and rice fans out there? Southern Living shares their pressure cooker recipe to cook this favorite recipe.

They also get into the technical details on what makes a modern pressure cooker so amazing and how it cooks things super fast. There is a great wealth of information here.

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Want to learn more about how to use your Instapot? Check out my Everything you Need to Know about an Instant Pot article here!

Looking for more easy meal ideas?

Sheet pan meals make dinnertime a breeze. Load delicious food on a pan, bake it & enjoy! The best part – one pan to wash and leftovers for the next day.

Be sure to check out these easy freezer meal ideas!

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FAQs

Which Instant Pot cooks the fastest? ›

Most cooking pressure: Instant Pot Max

The Instant Pot Max delivers maximum pressure and cooks 10% to 15% faster than other Instant Pot models. Because it's so powerful, you can cook traditional stovetop pressure-cooker recipes. This model can also be programmed for hands-free pressure release.

What does the 6 in 1 Instant Pot do? ›

While the Lux Mini has half the capacity of the 6-quart Lux, it has the same six functions (pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, sauté, steamer, and warmer) and most of the same preset programs (soup/broth, meat/stew, egg, sauté, rice, porridge, steam, pressure cook, keep warm and slow cook), missing just the ...

What's better than an Instant Pot? ›

Stovetop pressure cookers are still great options, they just take a little more finesse and know-how to use. They can reach higher pressure and temperatures than electric multicookers, like the Instant Pot, making them useful for home canners.

What is the most popular Instant Pot model? ›

In general, the Instant Pot Duo seems to be the most popular, because it offers excellent value — it's the most affordable model but still cooks seven ways and has basic, intuitive controls. The Duo also offers the Duo Crisp model that can also air fry.

What does L001 mean on Instant Pot? ›

Leave your Instant Pot alone after the timer goes off.

The monitor will read “L000” and start counting up to “L001,” “L002,” and so forth with each minute. This number represents how long the pressure has been releasing.

How is food cooked faster using a pressure cooker? ›

​Food cooks faster in a pressure cooker. Its because the pressure increases inside the cooker, which also increases the boiling point of water. ​So, more heat is required to reach the boiling point and is sufficient to cook food in a reduced time.

Can you add more time to Instant Pot while cooking? ›

So if you press it, you'll be delaying your Instant Pot from cooking, not starting your recipe. Instead, make sure you use the "manual" button (or any other cooking button, like "poultry" or "soup"), then use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the cook time.

Does quantity affect cooking time in Instant Pot? ›

Don't double the cook time.

Your Instant Pot is super smart — when you add more ingredients it will automatically adjust and take more time to come up to pressure. This will add to the total time, but the pressure-cooking time will remain the same, which all but guarantees your food will be cooked perfectly.

Should Instapot be on sealing or venting? ›

Make sure your vent in set to "sealing"

When starting your cook, you want this lever pointing toward "sealing" and not "venting." Sealing means the Instant Pot is going to hold all the pressure created inside the pot, while venting is what you'll likely do to release the pressure when the food is finished cooking.

What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›

Con– The Instant Pot uses steam under pressure to cook food and not everything is meant to be cooked in the Instant Pot. I attempted a crustless quiche which turned out well but it was too wet and moist to my liking and I prefer to cook it in the oven with dry heat.

What does the 7 in 1 Instant Pot do? ›

The Instant Pot Duo is proud to proclaim it's a “7-in-1” appliance, featuring the following functions: Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer. The device has its temperature and pressure sensors dialed in, resulting in precise results when cooking.

Which cooker cooks faster? ›

Food is cooked more quickly in a pressure cooker because, at the higher pressure (1 bar/15 psi), the boiling point of water rises from 100 °C (212 °F) to 121 °C (250 °F).

What is the difference between Instant Pot duo and duo Nova? ›

The Duo display panel has a black and silver color scheme while the Duo Nova has a blue display. I find the display easier to read on the Duo Nova. Both models have very similar functionality. However, the Duo has a few additional smart programs, such as Poultry and Multigrain.

What is the difference between Duo and Duo Plus Instant Pot? ›

The Duo Plus display is very similar to the Duo, but it has a few more smart programs such as Egg and Cake, but most notably Sous Vide. The display panel has a status bar that tells you the stage of cooking i.e. Preheating, Cooking or Keep Warm mode.

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