Wondering which Instant Pot accessories are worth buying?
If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly looking for ways to make dinnertime easier, faster and more convenient. Using gadgets like an Instant Pot, Crockpot or Air Fryer are a great way to do that!
When you’re armed with the right tools, you can streamline dinner and make evenings less stressful for the whole family!
It’s been a few years since the Instant Pot took America by storm. What started as just a small kitchen appliance company, has now become one of the most popular brands in kitchens across America.
It seems like every other family is talking about their Instant Pot over Thanksgiving dinner or during coffee breaks at work. And for good reason too. The Instant Pot is one of those kitchen gadgets that can do it all. But with so many different variations and accessories available for this product, how does a person know what to buy?
10 Instant Pot Accessories You’ll Love
Steamer Basket
Steamer baskets are perfect for cooking vegetables, fish or meat. You can also use it to steam rice and other grains in your Instant Pot.
It’s perfect if you want to make a healthy meal quickly, especially when making broth or anything that will be strained. The handle makes it easy and safe to remove hot food from the inner pot.
Silicone Tongs
Silicone-tipped tongs for taking out delicate dishes from the pot and handling them with care. Make sure they’re heat resistant so they can withstand your Instant Pot.
These are also handy for removing hard boiled eggs and other oddly-shaped foods from the bottom of the Pot.
Extra Sealing Rings
Extra sealing rings are a must-have. Your Instant Pot comes with one, but is nice to have another so you can use different ones for savory/spicy foods vs. desserts.
The ring tends to take on the odor of whatever cooks in there, and you don’t want your cheesecake smelling like garlic!
Plus, the original one will wear out over time. Remember that you cannot cook unless the lid is sealed tightly, so a damaged or cracked ring will not work.
Roasting Rack
You can use this to roast a whole chicken, turkey or even ribs! This allows grease and fat to drain into the cooker and away from food. It’s much easier to clean than the standard metal rack that comes with the Pot originally.
You can also use it as a heat-safe trivet on your dining table.
Egg Molds
This is perfect if you like to make eggs for breakfast and want it in a form that’s easy to grab on the go. You’ll be able to batch cook these protein-packed egg bites to keep in the fridge. Make your own copycat Starbucks sous vide egg bites, and save a lot of money!
Oven Mitts
Silicone oven mitts ensure that you don’t burn yourself when removing hot dishes from the pot. Some are heat resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
The best oven mitts have an easy grip on them as well so you don’t have to worry about dropping anything. You can easily remove the entire inner pot from the cooking element using these mitts.
Air Fryer Lid
This lid is perfect for those that are looking to make some easy air fryer meals in their Instant Pot. You will be able to fry, bake, roast, broil, reheat and dehydrate without purchasing a separate appliance.
Make sure that you purchase a lid compatible with your model of pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Cookbook
The best way to master pressure cooking is to just start cooking.
With recipes for all types of meals, you can try all the options and find something for everyone.
Start with the basics like rice, beans and hard boiled eggs.
And then try full dinners where you cook it all in the Pot at once!
Finally, move on to dessert.
Cheesecake Pan
Cheesecake is one of the most popular desserts to make in the Instant Pot, and this size pan will fit perfectly in the 6-quart model.
The steady and moist heat are the perfect environment for a creamy, smooth cheesecake with no cracks.
Tempered Glass Lid
This versatile lid has three great uses:
When using the Slow Cooking function, you are able to see the food and level of liquid.
It’s also handy after you’ve removed the regular lid and are using Keep Warm until serving.
Last, use the glass lid to cover the inner pot to store leftovers in the refrigerator.
When you’re busy, the last thing that you want to do is spend hours cooking complicated meals. That’s why an Instant Pot was created! This amazing kitchen gadget can be used to cook anything and everything from beans and rice dishes to meat. Now that you know what accessories are needed for your Instant Pot, there’s no excuse to not use it for every meal!
