This Instant Pot Gift Guide highlights helpful accessories that make great presents for anyone who loves cooking with an electric pressure cooker. Below are practical, well-loved tools to improve everyday Instant Pot cooking.
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Instant Pot Accessories
If you or someone you know loves their Instant Pot, these accessories are useful, affordable gift ideas that expand what you can make and make the cooker easier to use.
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Stackable Egg Steamer Rack / Trivet
A two-piece stackable rack is extremely versatile. Use it to steam eggs for perfect hard-cooked results or to keep foods elevated above the water. One of the racks often has taller legs so you can use it for pot-in-pot cooking—handy when you want to steam rice in a separate pan while cooking meat below.
Cheesecake Pan with Removable Bottom
Cheesecakes are popular in the Instant Pot because the moist, steamy environment produces tender results. A removable-bottom cheesecake pan makes it easy to lift the cake out without damage. Always use a rack or trivet so the pan does not sit directly on the bottom of the inner pot.
Steamer Basket for the Instant Pot
A stainless steel steamer basket is great for steaming potatoes, carrots, beets, and other vegetables. It fits inside the pot and keeps food above the cooking liquid for gentle steaming.
Egg Bites Mold for the Pressure Cooker
Silicone egg bite molds are perfect for making egg bites, mini muffins, brownie bites, or banana bread bites. Use them with a long-handled rack or trivet for easy insertion and removal from the pot.
Instant Pot Glass Lid
A tempered glass lid is useful when you’re using the Instant Pot as a slow cooker, keeping food warm, or finishing recipes on the stovetop or countertop. The clear lid lets you check on food without lifting it.
Silicone Rack / Trivet with Long Handles
Silicone slings or trivets with long handles make removing hot racks, pans, or molds safe and simple. They’re comfortable to grip and protect hands when lifting items out of the inner pot.
Instant Pot Sealing Rings
Extra sealing rings are essential. Silicone can absorb odors over time, which may transfer flavors between sweet and savory dishes. Many cooks keep separate rings for sweet/neutral foods and for savory/spicy foods to avoid flavor transfer. Colored rings make it easy to dedicate one set to sweet dishes and another to savory ones.
Long-Handled Stainless Rack / Trivet
If your Instant Pot didn’t include a long-handled rack, consider getting one. These racks keep food out of the cooking liquid and make it easier to lift pans or whole chickens in and out of the cooker.
OXO Wooden Spoon Set
Wooden spoons are my go-to utensils for sautéing and deglazing in the Instant Pot. Deglazing—scraping browned bits from the bottom of the pot—is important to prevent burn messages and to build flavor before pressure cooking. A good set of wooden spoons is a smart gift.
Instant Pot Accessories Set
If you’re not sure which accessories to choose, an accessory set is a convenient option. Sets typically include a steamer basket, trivet, silicone molds, mitts, and tongs—covering most of what a new or intermediate Instant Pot cook will need. Consider pairing a set with wooden spoons and extra sealing rings.
Instant Pot DUO 6-Quart Pressure Cooker
The 6-quart Instant Pot Duo is a popular, versatile model and a great gift for anyone starting with electric pressure cooking. It’s large enough for most households while remaining compact for storage.
Instant Pot Recipe Collections You Might Like
Here are recipe collections that are easy to follow and help you get the most out of your Instant Pot:
The First 10 Recipes to Make in Your Instant Pot
Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes