The Best Instant Pot Accessories + Video

Best money you will spend to keep your hands from getting burned or spilling your dinner as you try to get it out of the pot. They’re small, they fit all hand sizes, and they fit inside my flatware drawer. You really don’t want to use regular cloth mitts as the water from the IP will permeate through the traditional oven mitts and burn you.

This rack isn’t very high, but it has nice handles that eliminate the need for foil slings that I don’t trust (actually it’s not the foil’s fault, I don’t trust myself to make one that won’t break, taking my cheesecake to the floor with it).

This silicone loaf pan is one of ther few rectangular pans for the Instant Pot. I find it works well for things that are not entirely liquid, such as meatloaf.For things that are runnier than that, the pan leaks unless you either cover with parchment paper on the inside, or cover with foil on the outside. Also, don’t do what I did, which is try to broil in this pan too close to the heat source. It melts under direct high heat.

I used to use foil to cover all the pots I used inside the Instant Pot but it’s quite wasteful. I like this packet of lids because they’re not too expensive, and they tend to fit a variety of pots. The silicone helps it to form a slight seal which keeps moisture out.

Never worry about steam releasing and damaging the paint on your walls or your cabinets. Use this steam diverter on your Instant Pot to control which direction the steam is released from your pot.

This magnetic chart contains all of the most common cook times for the Instant Pot. It attaches easily to the outside of the Instant Pot or your fridge.

I’ve been cooking with pressure cookers for a long time. I bought this Instant Pot steamer basket in April 2015 according to Amazon, and I’m still using this. I love the little button on top to hold the basket in a curve to prevent the contents from falling out, but the little handles also work as slings, so I highly recommend this basket.

I use this one all the time. The IP comes with a rack, and one with handles, but I like this Instant Pot Trivet better because it’s taller and it keeps whatever I’m cooking out of the water. I can also use this when I’m trying to stack things on top, so if I’m making a pot-in-pot thing with beans at the bottom and the rice on the top, this higher steamer rack keeps my second item out of the soup at the bottom.

I use this for so many of my dishes like Butter Chicken, Poblano Soup, etc. and while this is a little more expensive than some of the others, I think it’s sturdy and totally worth it. I use it daily for something or the other in my kitchen, including protein shakes.

I have two kinds of jars that I use to make Vietnamese Yogurt or the Smooth Cardamom Yogurt. Of the two, I like this one a little better because the sides of the jars are smooth and so it’s easier to get the last bit of yogurt out with a spoon. About 5-6 of these fit at one time into my Duo, which leaves about 4-5 more that sit out until the first batch is done.

If you want to make small quantities of Greek yogurt this Cuisipro Donvier is the way to go. The screen is sturdy, it cleans up really well with just a good rinse, and it doesn’t take up half your fridge. The insert is also slightly slanted, so your yogurt isn’t sitting in the whey once it starts to drain. I really love this guy.

This is the second set of jars I use for Yogurt and they’re awfully cute as well. I use a mix of the ones listed above and these to hold a batch of yogurt at our house.

I have something very similar that I got in India, and I’d suggest you look at the local Indian Grocery store for a cheaper alternative, but if there’s not one close to you then these stackers are a great addition. They’re great for cooking multiple things at the same time. I usually do dal and rice when I’m cooking Indian food.

This popular insert can be used for a lot more than Cheesecake. I’ve made a Poblano quiche, bread pudding, corn pudding, etc. in these types of pans in addition to regular cheesecake of course. They’re really quite handy to have around.

A lot of people have different rings for sweet, savory, etc. I don’t. I use the same ring for everything. Just because the ring smells of something doesn’t mean your food will, so I don’t mess with it.But if you’d like to have separate rings, these would work.

I didn’t think I would like this one as much as I do, but it’s actually quite handy for things that stick, or could stick, such as rice with tomatoes, mac and cheese, pasta with tomato sauce, etc.

It’s also handy for something cooked with sugar, as that can get sticky. The pot does clean up like a dream, and at their low prices, I think it makes a good addition and an inexpensive way to get an additional liner for your pot.

If you’re worried about the ceramic coating on the liner above, or if you want to use steel utensils etc, you might want a stainless liner. It’s great to be able to cook things back to back without having to wash one out first.

I must say I do love my glass lid. It’s very handy for slow cooking, and it’s very handy for when you make yogurt. Especially if you worry about your yogurt taking on the smells of whatever you cooked in there before, this lid is quite useful to have. Besides, you get to stare at your food when it is slow cooking, which I enjoy. Weird, but true.

Holds your eggs in place so the steam doesn't cause them to move under pressure and crack. Also helps them cook evenly.

These mitts help prevent burning your hands and help you grip any slippery pots that might be wet from being under pressure. They're a nice large size.

A great beginner's accessory bundle if you're wanting to jump headfirst into using your Instant Pot and don't want to purchase everything separately.

Fits perfectly on your Instant Pot for storage or travel. It washes easily and is really easy to use.

This 3 cup bundt pan is so tiny and cute. It makes beautiful desserts and is the perfect size to fit inside your Instant Pot or Instant Pot Mini Duo.

This is great for making larger batches of Greek yogurt. If you have a larger family, or just eat a lot of yogurt, this is the one you will want.

This makes absolutely beautiful desserts and fits perfectly inside of your Instant Pot. It's also nonstick, so it's super simple to clean.

This is one of my favorites. It makes gorgeous desserts and the pan itself is pretty too. Plus it comes with silicone mitts and a trivet.

I don't know about you, but I'm always losing track of this tiny little piece of plastic. If you're always misplacing yours, or it has cracked or become discolored over time, grab this two-pack of replacements.

The best way to keep your pots and pans clean without using a lot of elbow grease.

Ok. I know. These are labeled as baby food storage. But they work like a dream to make egg bites, keto wontons, and even mini meatloaves.