30 Instant Pot Recipes (Top Rated)

Instant Pots are very popular and for good reason. They are so simple to operate and very versatile in what they can do. They make it so easy to prepare delicious meals quickly and clean up is even easier. Whether you are new to Instant Pots or an old pro, we have so many great Instant Pot Recipes on our site and we’ve picked 30 of the best for you to try!

Easy Instant Pot Recipes

This list of tried & true delicious instant pot recipes will not only help you learn how to use Instant Pot, but also build your confidence in cooking with an Instant Pot!

30 of the BEST Instant Pot Recipes

Easy Taco Soup

Get ready to switch up your Taco nights with this delicious Taco Soup! This soup is so flavorful and a great hearty meal for feeding a crowd of people or to serve to your family. This flavor-packed recipe is so good and easy to make and great for lunch, dinner, or other occasions where you need a warm and delicious soup.

General TSO Chicken

When you are craving General Tso’s Chicken, you need this recipe. Simple to make, with all the flavor, this General Tso Chicken recipe is sure to make you happy. Make it whenever the craving hits.

Instant Pot Ribs

The best dinner you can ever ask for made in no time! You have to try these Instant Pot Ribs recipe with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. So simple to make and with such a great flavor, these ribs are so tender.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is a delicious soup that tastes even better than stuffed peppers! Super quick, healthy, and easy to make and always a hit with everyone. This Pressure cooker stuffed pepper soup is a fantastic one-pot meal.

Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake

If you love chocolate layer cake, you are going to absolutely LOVE this Instant Pot Chocolate Cake recipe. Rich chocolate flavor that is baked to perfection, this cake has a delicious fluffy chocolate.

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Make these Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes as a substitute for your classic sweet potato or mashed potato recipes. A perfect addition to any meal, this recipe is ready in a short time and packed with savory goodness.

French Dip Sandwiches

A classic French Dip Sandwich is one of my favorite comfort foods. These French Dips are the absolute best, and super easy to make in the Crockpot or Instant Pot! The combination of slow-cooked roast beef, a rich au jus, and crunchy toasted bread is a mouthwatering meal all by itself!

Instant Pot Strawberry Jam

You can easily make your own Instant Pot Strawberry Jam! This recipe is delicious and by using just three ingredients in the Instant Pot, it’s really easy, too.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Do you need a delicious meal to enjoy on these upcoming chilly Fall and Winter nights? This Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe will be a perfect addition to a night where it’s just a little too cold and you need something to make you feel cozy and warm up.

Instant Pot Crawfish Boil

If you love a delicious Crawfish Boil, you are going to love this one. This cajun boil is made in the Instant Pot and is ready to enjoy in no time. Everything is perfectly cooked and ready to enjoy in half the time of a traditional stovetop version.

Instant Pot Vanilla Cheesecake

You have to try this simple Instant Pot Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe. Simple and delicious, this cheesecake will be the highlight of dinner. Bring it to a dinner party or make it for a weeknight dinner. No matter when you make it, it couldn’t be better.

Salmon and Rice

Do you want a restaurant-style meal in minutes? You can enjoy this amazing Instant Pot Salmon and Rice in no time. This dinner is healthy and delicious. Serve this as a dinner for a special occasion or use it for a simple weeknight meal.

Instant Pot Cinnamon and Apples

If you want a quick and easy recipe just in time for fall, then this is the one for you! This amazing Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples Recipe is a great choice to share with your friends and family. Perfect for any occasion and your loved ones may just fall in love!

How To Make Hard Boiled Eggs In The Instant Pot

Need hard boiled eggs for an egg salad sandwich, a snack, or on top of your favorite salad? Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are so easy to make and this recipe will show you how.

You Will Need: Large eggs, cold from the fridge—at least 1 egg or as many as will fit in a single layer in your pressure cooker

1. Place 1 cup of COLD water in the inner pot of Instant Pot for a 6 quart instant pot (1.5 cups for an 8-quart Instant pot).
2. Add in the eggs or steam rack and carefully set as many eggs as you would like on or in the rack.
   Place lid on the pressure cooker and set for cook time for 5 minutes on high pressure.
3. Once cook time has ended, let the pressure release for 5 minutes. Then do a quick release and carefully remove eggs from Instant Pot and place in ice water bath.
4. Let eggs sit in water bath for 5 minutes.
   Remove eggs from the water bath.
5. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days unpeeled or peel and use within 3 days.

Glazed Carrots

If you are looking for the perfect side dish, look no further. You are going to love this amazing Instant Pot Glazed Carrots Recipe. With a great flavor, these carrots are so easy to make. Make these carrots as part of a simple dinner or as part of a larger celebration, like Thanksgiving.

Chili Lime Chicken Soup

We could all use a warm and delicious meal during this time. And this Instant Pot Chili Lime Chicken Soup Recipe will be a wonderful meal to share with your friends and family. This soup is the perfect addition to your meal plan all year long.

Instant Pot Turkey Breasts

This amazing Instant Pot Turkey Breast is the prefect meal for lunch or dinner. If your ever having a busy day with no time to prepare a full meal, then this recipe is for you. A perfect dish for a parent on the go who needs to feed their family. Your loved ones will love this dish and this may become a new favorite quick pick.

Instant Pot Hummus

Homemade hummus is so easy to make with this Instant Pot Hummus recipe. Turn pressure cooked garbanzo beans into creamy, flavorful hummus in a snap!

Pina Colada Dump Cake

Pina Colada is a favorite flavor combination and this delicious Pina Colada Dump Cake is absolutely fabulous. It is so easy to make that you will love making it whether it is for a simple dessert or for friends and family.

Instant Pot Stew

his is the best and easiest Instant Pot Stew you can ask for. It is simple to make, filling and everyone will love it. This stew is great when you need a classic comfort meal, but you don’t have time to let it cook all day. Ready in under an hour, start to finish, this is a must try recipe.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Chicken is one of the best known Chinese food take out. It is loved by just about everyone. With this Sweet and Sour Chicken Instant Pot Recipe, you can have it whenever and it’s even better than take-out!

Mexican Street Corn

Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn is not only a tasty side dish but so easy to make. Using delicious Mexican spices and adding cream cheese, this Mexican Street Corn recipe has a flavor unlike anything else.

Three Bean Chili

Instant Pot Three Bean Chili is a fast dinner for those busy weeknight meals. While this chili is cooked in 30 minutes, it will have the long slow simmered flavor of slow-cooked three bean chili. This chili is hearty and filling and perfect for a simple family dinner or for guests.

Instant Pot OREO Cheesecake

If you love cheesecake, this is the recipe for you. Instant Pot Oreo Cheesecake is the best thing you will ever taste. With the creaminess of cheesecake, mixed with Oreos and made in the Instant Pot, nothing gets better than this.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup is just what you need on these cold winter days. Fresh carrots, celery, basil and oregano with chicken will warm your belly!

Margarita Baby Back Ribs

These Instant Pot margarita baby back ribs are perfection. They have amazing flavor and take way less work than your typical rib recipe. This is going to be our new go to summer recipe!

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Chinese orange chicken is a family favorite for many people. With this easy to make copycat recipe, you can make Instant Pot Orange Chicken at home, whenever the craving hits. Made from scratch, this orange chicken recipe is better than store bought and tastes so much better.

Instant Pot Chocolate Cake

If you love chocolate layer cake, you are going to absolutely LOVE this Instant Pot Chocolate Cake recipe. Rich chocolate flavor that is baked to perfection, this cake has a delicious fluffy chocolate.

Firecracker Chicken

This easy to make Firecracker Chicken brings your favorite take out food and lets you make it at home. Tastier and healthier, this Firecracker chicken uses an Air fryer to get just the right amount of crispiness to the chicken without the added oil and the Instant Pot to create a deep flavor. Easily customizable, this is the best Firecracker Chicken recipe.