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The Best Instant Pot Recipes

The Best Instant Pot recipes are brought to you here by popular demand! Make use of that amazing tool you have, and get cooking. These recipes are sure to be instant hits in your house.

best instant pot recipes

The Best Instant Pot Recipes

Even though I’m a relatively new convert to the electric pressure cooker club, I’ve jumped in full force. It is my most used kitchen appliance, and I just can’t get enough of this versatile, quick tool that helps me make awesome food – fast.

Whether you are new to the club or were pressure cooking before Instant Pots were a “thing”, you’ll find something fantastic here that you’ll love.

Instant Pot French Onion Beef Stroganoff
Instant Pot French Onion Beef Stroganoff (image credit Or Whatever You Do)

You can find these on sale pretty regularly on Amazon. I have this Instant Pot, and I have been totally happy with it. You can’t really go wrong with any of these that you find.

If you are anything like me, you might be a little nervous to dive into pressure cooking. Don’t be! The Instant Pot takes all of the risk out of pressure cooking. It has tons of great safety features, and is such a great time-saving tool for your kitchen.

I use mine several times a week, and I couldn’t imagine cooking without it.

Below is my list of some of the best Instant Pot recipes around. I’ll be adding to it as I find more! If you have a favorite, please leave a link to it in the comments, and I’ll check it out and potentially add it!


Beef Instant Pot Recipes

Smothered Shredded Beef Burritos
Smothered Shredded Beef Burritos

Chicken Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts from FrozenInstant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts from Frozen
Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts from Frozen

Pork Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Teriyaki
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Teriyaki

Side Dish Instant Pot Recipes

When you need side dishes, the Instant Pot delivers. It can do so many different things from rice to stuffing or vegetables; it’ll quickly become an indispensable part of your kitchen toolkit.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes have me DROOLING right now. You’re going to love the incorporation of Greek Yogurt, which keeps them creamy and tangy but without all the excess fat that is in sour cream. I’m sold. These are from Well Plated and I highly suggest heading over there. ALL the goods, on that site.

Need some more awesome Instant Pot sides? Check out these awesome dishes!

Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.