The 29 Best Instant Pot Recipes That We Can't Stop Forwarding Our Friends

Juicy and flavorful pork carnitas are made even easier with the quick tenderizing power of the Instant Pot. Serve the meat with your favorite toppings in tacos, burritos, rice bowls, or however your heart desires.

Recipe: Instant Pot Carnitas

Homemade bone broth is the perfect easy addition to your meal prep game. Use up those kitchen scraps from other recipes (#zerowaste) while adding extra flavor and nutrition to your meals. Use it to bolster homemade soups and sauces, or sip straight from a mug on a chilly day.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth

These ribs are packed with flavor from the dry rub and tangy barbecue sauce, and so tender that the meat practically falls off the bone. Best of all, they are done in just about 45 minutes so you can enjoy even on busy weeknights.

Recipe: Tangy Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Made with chicken, vegetables, and a blend of spices, you’ll be curling up with a bowl of this delicious soup in no time. Top it off with tortilla strips, cilantro, avocado, crema, Panela cheese, and lime wedges to balance out the spice.

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Baking in the Instant Pot? You bet. The icing and the filling are both whipped together with only 5 ingredients and the dough is very forgiving, making this an easy recipe for even the most hopeless baker.

Recipe: Instant Pot Cinnamon Rolls

Cooking a whole chicken is as easy as 1-2-3 with this herby recipe. You can broil the chicken after cooking for crispy skin while you reduce the pan juices in the Instant Pot to make an easy gravy. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Whole Herb Chicken

This recipe is further proof that you really can cook just about anything in an Instant Pot, even a whole lasagna. For a cheesy topping that's perfectly browned, just pop it into the oven under the broiler for two to four minutes. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Lasagna

You can play with the level of creaminess here by swapping the whole milk yogurt with Greek yogurt or even cream. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Butter Chicken

The Instant Pot was basically designed to make this fall-apart chuck roast, which soaks up all the herbs and juicy broth like a champ. 

Recipe: Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich

If you don't have cheddar, then gouda, Gruyère, sharp cheddar, and shredded mozzarella could also work here. For a slightly creamier dish, you could also try adding a few tablespoons of extra milk. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

Go slow and steady when tempering the egg mixture, and try and add only the smallest trickles of the warmed cream to start. If the cream is too hot or is added too fast, you'll risk curdling the egg mixture!

Recipe: Instant Pot Crème Brûlée

Adding a can of root beer will result in tender, juicy pulled pork that comes with a hint of irresistible sweetness. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork

Just like any good biryani, this chicken is marinated with a variety of spices, including ginger, cayenne, and turmeric. For the fullest flavor, try to leave the chicken in the yogurt mixture for at least an hour in the fridge. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Adding an Asian pear to this dish helps to both tenderize the meat and impart a light sweetness to the dish. If you can't find Asian pears at your local grocery store, you can also try apples, kiwis, or pineapple. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Bulgogi

For an even thicker soup, you can try adding a bit of cornstarch (start out with just a bit, then gradually work more in while stirring) or more cream to the final product. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Summer Corn and Bacon Soup

As many commenters note, this recipe leans a bit salty for many diners. Consider cutting the soy sauce in half, or use low-sodium soy sauce, and skip the step where you salt the ribs. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Short Ribs

Shredded rotisserie chicken, egg noodles, and some sliced vegetables are all you need to make this classic comfort food. Crush up some Saltines and sprinkle them on top for the full diner experience. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Depending on what kind of potatoes you use, yours might actually disintegrate into the soup, thickening it up without the help of cornstarch. For a lighter broth (or simply to stretch out your leftovers), just add a bit of water. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Stew

Enjoy as a sandwich, in a salad, or on a bed of rice — the possibilities are endless! (Which is why you'll be glad you used a whole rotisserie chicken for this recipe.)

Recipe: Instant Pot Pulled Chicken

Birria is a traditional Mexican goat stew made by slow-cooking goat meat with a variety of herbs and spices. It's spicy and delectable, and used here as a taco filling you'll want to make again and again. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Birria Tacos

Top with sour cream, cheddar, and cilantro, and serve with our favorite skillet cornbread recipe. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Chili

This ragu is also great with egg noodles, in a halved spaghetti squash, or even with polenta. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Ragu

This colorful chili is light and brimming with spicy, savory flavors — the perfect dish to enjoy for several nights in a row. If you're in a hurry, you can buy pre-cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken and add it in at the end. 

Recipe: Instant Pot White Bean Chicken Chili 

Made with a mix of black dal and split chickpea lentils, this vegetarian dish is as picturesque as it is delicious. It's also filled with tons of good-for-you proteins, layered spiciness, and a comforting flavor. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Langarwali Dal 

Green luau or taro (called kalo in Hawaiian) leaves can be found at just about any shop in Hawaii, where this dish is from. (They're also beautiful, which isn't something I say about all leafy greens!) If you live in the other 49 states, you can always try Amazon or substitute with spinach or collard greens.  

Recipe: Instant Pot Luau Stew 

Irresistible, smoky, and spicy, jollof is at your fingertips with this Instant Pot recipe. If you're not a fan of spice, leave out the habanero peppers and you'll still get the full jollof experience. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Jollof 

Whole milk and uncultured yogurt is all you need to make your own batch of homemade yogurt. To start, sterilize your Instant Pot with boiling water so you're not accidentally incubating some germs along with your yogurt. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Yogurt

It's wild how such an easy recipe can yield such a rich and flavorful chili. The whole process is basically just three steps: Chop ingredients, place them in the Instant Pot, then wait six to eight hours. You'll have plenty of time to focus on the most important part of the cooking process: garnishing your individual bowl of chili with all the toppings you want, including shredded cheddar, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.

Recipe: Instant Pot Mexican Chili 

It's not surprising to me that in Belgium, fries can be a meal of their own. Enjoy these flavorful potatoes with some chicken or a beef stew, or pair them with an herby sour cream and a salad for a full meal. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Baby Potatoes