Never Got the Hang of the Instant Pot? These Easy Recipes Will Remind You Why You Originally Bought One

Has your Instant Pot been collecting dust on your countertop, because you never got the hang of using it? Well, I’m here to help. I’ve collected about a dozen recipes that are so much easier to make using your electric pressure cooker aka your Instant Pot. After trying these dishes, I’ll bet your electric pressure cooker will become your new best friend in the kitchen.

Two pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw on a plate, set on a burlap-covered table. — Instant Pot Pork Carnitas. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Instant Pot Greek Yogurt

A bowl of yogurt topped with granola, banana slices, and a strawberry on a wooden board with a red cloth. — Instant Pot Greek Yogurt. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

It is amazing what you can make when you learn to use your Instant Pot. This includes this recipe for Greek style yogurt. Once I tried it, it blew me away at how easy it was to make my own yogurt using an electric pressure cooker.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Greek Yogurt

Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

A bowl of tomato soup garnished with a basil leaf, next to fresh tomatoes. — Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Fall is the perfect time of year to use up the last of your tomatoes and fresh garden basil for this Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. It is deliciously vegan and low carb and can be made easily in your Instant Pot for a convenient delightful meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup

Instant Pot Rice

Instant Pot Duo Nova with a red arrow pointing to the rice button on the control panel. — Instant Pot Rice. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Did you know that the most electric pressure cookers have a rice setting. This means that your Instant Pot can replace your rice cooker. With that in mind, here’s what you need to know about making rice in this countertop appliance.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Rice

Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

A close-up of a dessert topped with apple slices, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce. — Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This recipe for Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert to take center stage on your Thanksgiving dessert menu. It’s spiced perfectly to evoke warm, comforting fall flavors and is absolutely gorgeous.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Open-faced sandwich with pulled pork and purple coleslaw on a toasted bun. — Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

What’s great about cooking pork in the Instant Pot is that the slow simmer will make it delicious for these BBQ pulled pork sliders. With electric pressure cooking, you can make these sandwiches any time of the year.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

A plate of pulled pork carnitas garnished with lime wedges and cilantro. — Instant Pot Pork Carnitas. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

With Instant Pot pork carnitas, you’re basically making the Mexican version of pulled pork that is tender, flavorful and versatile. In the end, you get tender delicious pork that can be served in tacos or wraps or as a stand-alone entree with rice and vegetables.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

Instant Pot Tortilla Soup

Low angle shot of a white bowl filled with tortilla soup. There is an instant pot in the background. — Instant Pot Tortilla Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is one of my favorite easy dinners. It’s loaded with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and, of course, tons of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Tortilla Soup

Thai Chicken Curry

This Thai Chicken Curry is so good! I love how easy it is to make and that you can use whatever veggies you have on hand! It’s so delicious and can be made either on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot.
Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Curry

Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Goulash inside white casserole. — Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our Instant Pot Best Beef Stew Recipe is the perfect dinner idea when in a hurry. Also known as Hungarian goulash, this low carb beef stew is rich and hearty, with meat that is so soft and juicy that everyone will keep asking for it.
Get the Recipe: Beef Stew Goulash Instant Pot

Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Flavorful chicken thighs cook perfectly in this Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. Ready in about 30 minutes, you can be feasting on a hot meal in no time!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken

Meatballs and Sauce

Image shows Spaghetti and meatballs with a fork twirling pasta in a white bowl. — Meatballs and Sauce. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Satisfy your cravings with our Instant Pot Meatballs and Sauce recipe. Juicy meatballs, bathed in a savory and rich tomato sauce, cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Prepare to enjoy a classic and comforting favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Get the Recipe: Meatballs and Sauce

Chicken Paprikash

You almost won’t believe that it is possible to make this meal entirely in your Instant Pot but it’s true. With this easy recipe, you end up with a thick, rich, and smoky gravy that transforms humble chicken thighs into a delish dinner!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Tinga

Packed with flavor and so good in burritos and tacos or loaded onto nachos, Chicken Tinga is the perfect Instant Pot recipe when you’re craving big and bold flavors on a chilly fall day.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tinga

Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories

instant pot with accessory horizontal angle view — Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories. Photo credit: Leah Ingram.

If you want to level up your Instant Pot use, then you’ll want to start cooking with accessories. Because, believe it or not, there is way more that you can do with an Instapot pressure cooker than just make rice or soup.
Read the Article: Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories