Instant Pot

Instant Pot Appliances

Enjoy tasty home-cooked meals—that involve a fraction of the cooking—when you use Instant Pot appliances for the kitchen. Founded in 2010, the Instant Pot brand started with their popular line of 6-in-1 pressure cookers. Thanks to the quality of their products, the term "Instant Pot" has since become synonymous with electric cookers of any brand, and they have even expanded their product assortment to include other kitchen appliances, such as air fryers, toaster ovens and rice cookers as well. Not sure which is the best Instant Pot product for your home? Read on to discover their two major appliance types and the benefits of each model.

• Instant Pot Pressure Cookers: A brand staple, the Instant Pot pressure cooker is a top-of-the line-pick for both amateur chefs and busy parents alike. Using pressure to raise the boiling point of water, this appliance achieves ultra-high cooking temperatures to cook food faster so you can enjoy your hot meal a little sooner. What's more: thanks to those high temperatures, pressure cookers are also great for tenderizing tough cuts of meat and cooking dried legumes in a fraction of the time. Forgot to defrost the chicken breast before you left for work? No worries—simply place it in your Instant Pot pressure cooker with a pour of broth. After it's had a little time to cook, toss in some veggies and finish cooking for a savory stew you can serve over rice or with a side of buttermilk biscuits. Browse 6-quart models to make just enough for dinner, or use an 8-quart model for tasty leftovers the next day.
• Instant Pot Air Fryers: If you're ready to start air frying, there's no better companion for your culinary journey than an Instant Pot air fryer. Air fryers work by circulating hot air around the food, which both cooks the dish and also gives it a delicious crispy outer layer. This gives food a deep-fried crunch with a fraction of the oil, helping you reduce the amount of unhealthy fats in your diet. To get started, grab your Instant Pot Vortex air fryer and add potatoes, veggies or chicken (or anything else you'd like to crisp-ify) to the frying basket. Then, use the LCD display to set your preferred cook time and temperature. While you wait for the timer to go off, start preparing the other parts of the meal, such as dipping sauces and a side salad. The Instant Pot Vortex comes in several sizes, including 6- and 8-quart models and a side-by-side model that allows you to cook two different foods at the same time.
• Instant Pot Air Fryer Pressure Cookers: To combine the power of an Instant Pot pressure cooker with that of an Instant Pot air fryer, look for an appliance that combines both. The Instant Pot Duo Crisp air fryer pressure cooker has the capacity for 13 functionalities, including steamer, slow cooker, mini oven and yogurt maker, allowing you to get creative with your menu options. The display screen even gives you updates to keep you apprised of your meal's progress so you know when to set the table.

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