The MUST-HAVE accessories for the Instant Pot! This list has all the ones you need to step up your Instant Pot game!
Black Friday is here and I am sure a LOT of readers are buying the Instant Pot! It is no surprise that the Instant Pot has revolutionized the kitchen and comes in handy for a LOT of recipes.
The Instant Pot itself comes with a few accessories, you definitely need to get a few more to make everything really easily in the Instant Pot. And what better time than Thanksgiving to stock it all up!
Whether you get the 6 quart model or the 8 quart; most accessories work well in both. And whether it is the Instant Pot Duo or Instant Pot Ultra all the accessories are PERFECT for them.
Stackable Pot-in-Pot Insert Pans
The MOST useful accessory in the Instant Pot is definitely the Stackable Pot-in-Pot Insert Pans. These come handy in MANY recipes where you can cook two or more things at once!
I use these in many recipes like this one: Peanut Tofu Curry with Rice.
Making Mashed Potatoes? Then this Stainless Steel Steamer is the one you need!!! The PERFECT accessory to steam vegetables. It collapses and expands as required.
Eggs for breakfast, corn bread bites for dinner or brownie bites for dessert. Make them ALL in this Egg Bites Silicone Mold. Great accessory for the Instant Pot for sure. Here is a recipe I used it for: Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread.
Another popular accessory for steaming more vegetables at once is this deep Steamer Basket.
It is always a great idea to have some spare Silicone Sealing Rings for the Instant pot. Having a different one for Yogurt, sweets and spicy recipes is a good idea. This set has three color coded; making it easy to identify which one is for what!
7 Inch Non-stick Springform Pan/Cheesecake Pan/Leakproof Cake Pan
Making lasagna, cake or cheesecake in the Instant Pot is a great idea. For making these, you definitely need one Non-stick Springform Pan/Cheesecake Pan/Leakproof Cake Pan.
The Instant Pot comes with a trivet that has short legs. Getting one with tall legs is a good idea. It helps with the Stackable Pot-in-Pot Insert Pans to make more than one dish at a time.
One of my favorite things to make in the Instant pot is single serve Yogurt. And what better than making it in these 8 oz Mason jars!
With all the accessories that go in the Instant Pot; there is a need to use a set of Clamp Tongs to remove them from the Instant Pot. This one works really well and is pretty handy.
Making idli in the Instant Pot is a great option for breakfast or dinner. I make it so often and I must say it is great to have a idli mold that works with the Instant Pot! Get the recipe here.
When making a soup in the Instant pot or curry; it helps to have an immersion blender. It saves the effort of transferring the ingredients to a blender to process.
Greek Yogurt is a great recipe to try in the Instant Pot. If you love yours super thick; a Yogurt Strainer is a great accessory to have!
Making popcorn? This Tempered Glass Lid is a MUST-HAVE then! Not just popcorn, this lid comes handy in many other recipes too!
The PERFECT way to make boiled eggs is in the Instant Pot. And the BEST accessory to do so is by using this Stackable Egg Rack.
Another great accessory to have handy is a set of Silicone Mitts. They help with ALL the accessories listed above!
The list above has all the accessories that you need to get started on the Instant Pot game! Get these and cook away! If you are looking for recipes; find some here: Instant Pot Recipes.
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