The Instant Pot accessories no one should live without

So you bought an Instant Pot — now what?

The super trendy, ten-in-one device appeared to have it all, even a yogurt maker. You swore off Uber Eats and promised to start actually cooking dinner at home. But soon after you began using your new kitchen appliance you learned that in order to make some of the Pinterest recipes you anticipated the most you’d need to purchase some Instant Pot accessories as well. 

So what should you get? And where should you buy them? We'll break it down for you.

Where can you buy Instant Pot accessories?

In a word: Amazon. This is going to be the easiest place to track down the biggest, most interesting selection of accessories for your Instant PotA recent search on the shopping site delivered some 7,000 hits for the term "Instant Pot accessories." So yeah. It's a lot. Read more...

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OUR TOP PICK

Pressure cooker cheat sheet magnets

Stop Googling for cook times and use this magnetic cheat sheet to see all the info you need in one place.

• Dishwasher safe: No, but you can easily wipe it down
• Compatible Instant Pot models: All of them

$9.99 from Walmart

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BEST FOR BAKING

Fat Daddio's Round Cheesecake Pan

Perfect for cheesecakes, pineapple upside down cakes, and whatever other cake recipe you find on Pinterest.

• Dishwasher safe: No
• Compatible Instant Pot models: 6-quart and 8-quart

$12.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR STEAMING

Hatrigo steamer basket

Great for boiling eggs, steaming vegetables, or preparing broth, this basket is an excellent sidekick for the Instant Pot and will help you get the most out of the steaming function.

• Dishwasher safe: Yes
• Compatible Instant Pot models: 3-quart, 6-quart, 8-quart

$17.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR KEEPING CABINETS DRY

Steam release valve

Love every part of your Instant Pot with this little tool that offers the perfect solution to what may be the kitchen device's most problematic quirk.

• Dishwasher safe: Yes
• Compatible Instant pot models: All of them

$8.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR EGG BITES

Aozita egg bites mold

Egg bites are a great way to take your breakfast on the go and this product helps you make perfect ones every time.

• Dishwasher safe: Yes
• Compatible Instant Pot models: 6-quart, 8-quart

$18.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR SPILLS

Silicone lid cover

Make it easier to transport dishes made in the Instant Pot (without having to transfer the meal to a separate container.)

• Dishwasher safe: Yes
• Compatible Instant Pot models: 6-quart

$9.97 from Amazon

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BEST FOR FRYING IN AN INSTANT POT

Mealthy CrispLid

The CrispLid transforms your Instant Pot into an air fryer, giving you the best of both worlds without needing to buy an entirely separate device.

• Dishwasher safe: No
• Compatible Instant Pot models: 6-quart, 8-quart

$59.95 from Amazon

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BEST FOR STRAINING

Salbree silicone strainer

This strainer clips directly onto the Instant Pot so you can easily drain excess liquid without much effort.

• Dishwasher safe: Yes
• Compatible Instant Pot model: 6-quart

$11.90 from Amazon

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BEST FOR STORING (AND CARRYING) THE INSTANT POT

Instant Pot travel bag

A simple, straightforward carrying case that gets the job done.

• Dishwasher safe: No, hand wash only
• Compatible Instant Pot models: 6-quart, 8-quart

$29.99 from Amazon

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BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

Instant Pot accessories set

This starter kit delivers most of what you'll need to get started, and its price can't be beat.

• Machine washable?: Yes
• Compatible Instant Pot models?: 5 QT, 6 QT, 8 QT

$36.99 from Amazon

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