15 Instant Pot Accessories You Absolutely Need
We've tracked down some of the best tools for your one true love: the Instant Pot.
Matt Armendariz
Pressure cookers are true kitchen workhorses. From weeknight dinners to special baking projects, we've found the Instant Pot can do it all. And if you're an avid pressure cooker fan, adding a few accessories to your kitchen can make your pressure cooker go even further in the kitchen. While not all Instant Pot accessories on the market are created equal, we found ones that stand the test of time and actually add value to your machine. From Instant Pot storage solutions to baking slings that protect your fingers from a hot pot, these are the best Instant Pot accessories you don't want to cook without.
The Egg Bites cooking mold gets top ratings from Instant Pot fans. Reviewers use it for eggs, muffins and even baby food. The non-stick silicone makes for easy food removal, and the lid allows for convenient storage.
Cooking fast and under pressure means you're going to create a bit of steam. Control where that vapor ends up in your kitchen by using a steam diverter.
As the name implies, bulky oven mitts are made for working in a roomy oven. To grab hot inner pots or other accessories from inside your Instant Pot, it helps to have mitts that were made for the job. The small size and handy thumb grip make reaching into your machine while keeping your hands safe so much easier.
Big appliances aren't necessarily the prettiest thing to have adorning your countertops. Dress your Instant Pot up with a quilted decorative cover to give it a cozier look. Plus, you can protect it from all manner of splashes and spills that are bound to happen in your kitchen.
This stacked steamer is made to work inside your 6-quart Instant Pot, but can do just as good a job in larger machines. The fold-down handle make taking your delicious food out of the pot a breeze.
If you wish it were easier to take your Instant Pot with you to a potluck dinner or the ultimate tailgate party, you're going to want a carrying bag made for the job. Sling this one over your shoulder and free your hands up.
This silicone sling makes removing your bakeware from your Instant Pot safe and easy. The handles clip together to stay out of your food and make for easy removal.
Instant Pot devotees swear by steamer baskets. This particular one comes in sizes for the 3-quart to an 8-quart pot and has a silicone handle. Good for eggs, meats and veggies, this basket is sure to be put to lots of use.
OK, so this isn't specifically designed for the Instant Pot, but reveiwers swear by it for storage. The diameter of this round cart fits the machine perfectly, so it doesn't have to take up valuable counterspace 24/7.
Not all veggies are happy together, so get yourself a divided steamer. Or, steam your fish and veg at the same time. The options are limitless.
Make a cheesecake in your Instant Pot and you may never return to the oven again. To make one you'll need a springform pan. But like most of these accessories, it can do double duty for lasagnas and casseroles, too. This particular one also comes with a swappable bundt.
You may already have this accessory on hand from your oven-based baking. Individual silicone liners are great for the Instant Pot, too! Just like their made-for-the-Instant-Pot brethren (the Egg Bites above), they can stand up to the heat and pressure of this machine.
You may find yourself wanting to cook a variety of things in your Instant Pot, and this set has you covered with almost every possible accessory for your new essential kitchen companion
These fun silicone sealing rings will ensure your pot is air-tight! It especially comes in handy when on pressure cook mode.
This glass lid is an Instant Pot favorite! It can be used when slow cooking, sauteing or using the keep warm function. It even has a steam release vent to reduce condensation.
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