8 Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories for Faster, Smarter Cooking

The Instant Pot is a kitchen game-changer. With the right accessories, you can expand what your Instant Pot can do, save time, and simplify meal prep.

8 Instant Pot Must Have Accessories

Discover our top Instant Pot essentials to make cooking easier and more versatile.

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Stainless Steel Pot

A second stainless steel inner pot is invaluable. You can prepare multiple components of a meal without stopping to wash the original pot, and it’s handy for meal prep and batch cooking.

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Stainless Steel Steamer Baskets

Steamer baskets broaden your options—steam vegetables, fish, or use one to hold aromatics while you make broth. They’re simple, durable, and perfect for healthy, hands-off cooking.

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Springform Pan

Springform pans come in sizes that fit most Instant Pots—commonly 6″ or 7″. They let you make cheesecakes, lasagnas, and single-layer cakes cleanly and easily inside the cooker.

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Double Stack Pan

Double stack pans are great for cooking two dishes at once—potatoes below and a main on top, for example—so you can prepare a full meal in one pressure cooking cycle.

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Sealing Ring

Extra sealing rings let you separate flavors—keep one for savory dishes and another for sweet or strongly scented recipes so odors don’t transfer between uses.

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Pyrex

Glass Bowls

Oven-safe glass bowls like Pyrex are ideal for baking desserts or reheating leftovers inside the Instant Pot. Choose bowls rated for high heat to avoid cracking.

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Gokcen

Egg Mold

Silicone egg molds are versatile—use them for hard- or soft-boiled eggs as well as mini cakes, brownies, or bite-sized desserts. They’re easy to clean and store.

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Silicone Baking Dish

An 8 x 2.5″ silicone baking dish fits well in a 6-quart Instant Pot. It’s lightweight, won’t rust, and is safe for the freezer, oven, and air fryer—handy for multi-use cooking.

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Instant Pot Accessories Cooking Tutorial Video

Want to see these accessories in action? Watch the tutorial below to learn practical tips and techniques for using them with your Instant Pot.

Which Instant Pot accessories do you reach for most often? Share your favorites in the comments below.