Instant Pot recipes are the secret to whipping up easy and delicious meals in no time, and if you’re ready to make your kitchen life simpler, you’re in for a treat!
Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or planning ahead for meal prep, these easy and delicious recipes have you covered.
From comforting soups to perfectly tender roasts, the Instant Pot takes the guesswork out of cooking and delivers incredible results every time.
With just a little prep and the press of a button, you can enjoy home-cooked meals without the hassle.
What foods are best cooked in an Instant Pot?
Instant Pots excel at cooking dishes that benefit from long cooking times, like meats, stews, soups, and grains. Some of the best foods to cook include:
- Meats: Chicken, beef, pork, and lamb (perfect for tenderizing tough cuts)
- Soups and stews: Hearty soups, chili, and stews cook quickly and evenly.
- Beans: Dried beans, without soaking, cook perfectly in the Instant Pot.
- Rice and grains: Quinoa, rice, barley, and farro cook quickly with minimal attention.
- Vegetables: Root vegetables, like potatoes and carrots, cook in a fraction of the time.
- Desserts: Cheesecake, puddings, and cakes!
When you’re just starting out, try a simple dish like rice or a soup. These are easy to make, forgiving, and will help you get comfortable with the Instant Pot’s settings.
Yes, you can! It actually works really well and can save you time. Just keep in mind that cooking times for frozen meat will be a bit longer than if it’s thawed. For example, frozen chicken breasts might take about 12-15 minutes on high pressure (versus 6-8 minutes for thawed). Be sure to add enough liquid to create steam for the pressure cooking process.
This is a simple timing technique for cooking hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot:
5 minutes at high pressure
5 minutes of natural release
5 minutes in an ice bath
This method ensures perfectly cooked eggs with easy-to-peel shells every time.
Instant Pot Recipes
- Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
- Instant Pot Mac & Cheese with 5 Ingredients
- Instant Pot Yogurt
- Instant Pot Desserts
- Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
- Instant Pot Brown Rice
- Instant Pot Frozen Corned Beef and Cabbage
- Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
- Instant Pot Spaghetti
