20 of the BEST Things to Make in the Instant Pot

We don’t love using my oven when the temperatures start going up, or even when it’s not!

We are loving showing you all our Instant Pot and Air Fryer Recipes to make your life just a bit easier!

Today I thought it would be fun to do a round up of our top 20 best things to make in the Instant Pot!

Although these are only 20 there are still MANY more we love making!

But for now, we vote these ones the ones we make the most!

Let’s get to the recipes!

Ground Beef

Forget to thaw out your ground beef to make Taco Meat or Lasagna? No worries! Use the Instant Pot to cook up any type of frozen ground meat and get dinner on the table as planned.

Corn

The easiest way to cook corn on the cob is in your Instant Pot! It cooks at a high pressure for only 2 minutes and turns out perfect every time.

Hard Boiled Eggs

One of the best things to make in the Instant Pot is Hard Boiled Eggs. The 5-5-5 Method will change the way you cook eggs forever.

Chicken Breast

Make this Shredded Chicken Recipe (Freezer Meal), it’s awesome for a busy day when you need something quick and easy for dinner!

Baked potatoes have never been easier, or more healthy! We used sweet potatoes in our Instant Pot for this savory dish and we will never cook them in the oven again! You can use this method on any kind of potato.

Rice

If you love rice, you have to try and cook rice in the Instant Pot! It is softer, fluffier, and delicious!

Ham

The perfect Sunday Dinner that’s steamed to perfection in just a few minutes! Glazed with brown sugar, honey, and dijon mustard, this Instant Pot Honey Glazed Ham is sweet but tangy and absolutely delicious.

Mac & Cheese

This Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese will be your go-to recipe for cheesy pasta. It’s so easy to make – you’ll never want the boxed stuff again!

Creamy Enchilada Soup

I love enchiladas, but I don’t always love the work! With this fantastic Instant Pot creamy chicken enchilada soup recipe, it takes all the thinking and work right out of the recipe.

Beef Stroganoff

Creamy beef pasta with savory mushrooms all made right in the Instant Pot! This beef stroganoff recipe is one of the best dump and go recipes you can make during the week!

Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

With only a handful of simple ingredients, this Instant Pot Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork is sweet, delicious, and makes an amazing dinner!

Spicy Chicken and Rice Bowls

If you’re looking for a meal that is filling and tasty, try these Spicy Chicken and Rice Bowls. This makes a tender, flavorful chicken that will have people coming back for more.

Pot in Pot Lasagna

Fast, easy, saucy, cheesy are all of the things that this delicious Instant Pot lasagna with a springform pan has been described as. Make it for dinner tonight!

Chicken Alfredo

If you are looking to add a super creamy, well seasoned, satisfyingly easy pasta meal then you have found it! This Instant Pot chicken alfredo penne pasta, has all of the cream and cheese you need to make the best and quickest chicken alfredo than you’ve seen before!

Fall Off the Bone Ribs

These BBQ Ribs will blow you away with how EASY they really are! They were given the name “Fall Off The Bone” for a reason. They are so tender and full of BBQ flavor.

Tuscan Chicken

If you haven’t made anything in your Instant Pot yet, then this Tuscan Chicken Pasta is the dish to try! It is easy to make, takes 3 minutes to cook, and will make your mouth water.

Mom’s Chili

Our Mom’s Chili is the perfect fall soup recipe. We would have it for dinner every single Halloween and it’s a tradition we’ve kept with our own families.

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bowls

This Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice will be the best comfort food recipe that you make in your pressure cooker! A one-pot recipe loaded with cheese, mixed vegetables, and simple ingredients, it will become a family favorite that you make over and over again on busy weeknights. Your whole family will love it!

Egg Roll Bowls

Egg rolls are one of the best things, and our Instant Pot egg roll bowls are just as good, but even better. Enjoy all of the delicious flavors of an egg roll but in a larger portion!