Instant Pot Cheat Sheet. Are you loving everyone’s favorite kitchen appliance? The Instant Pot pressure & multi cooker makes dinner in 30 minutes or less, as if you had your meal cooking in a slow cooker all day. Is Instant Pot worth it? What size Instant Pot do I need? All these questions and an Instant Pot Cooking Times Chart to get you started!

Instant Pot Cheat Sheet

Growing up, did your mother love her pressure cooker? I remember how much my mother insisted I had a pressure cooking added to my wedding registry. You know what, in the 10 years of ownership, I used it twice. I was terrified every time I used it too.  Then came the Instant Pot changing the pressure cooker experience for us all!

Make Life easier with America’s beloved Instant Pot, the programmable pressure & multi cooker. This kitchen appliance speeds up cooking time exponentially using up to 70% less energy.

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Is Instant Pot Worth It?

Is Instant Pot worth it? It really depends. If you are someone who would rather prep a meal in the morning and let it cook all day, The Slow Cooker might still be your best friend. However, with the Instant Pot, you can still get that savory, slow cook taste in 5 to 30 minutes! If you are someone who prefers 30 minute (or less) meal preps in the evening, this programmable pressure & multi cooker is your solution!

Instant Pot Sizes

First let’s talk Instant Pot Sizes. For me, this is actually really important. We are a family of seven (with four hungry boys and two pre-teens), so a Instant Pot Ultra Mini is going to be terrible for my family. Instant Pot comes in three sizes so it’s really important to discover which Instant Pot is best for my family.

What Size Instant Pot Do I Need?

Help! Which Instant Pot is right for me? Figuring out which cooker works best for your family can be tricky and the Instant Pot website is actually very helpful.

The first thing you need to ask yourself is how big an Instant Pot do you need? It is important to know, there are three Instant Pot sizes – Mini, 6 quart and 8 quart. Within each sizing, there are four to eight different styles and features. That means, currently, there are 17 different Instant Pot Sizes and Styles. How do you possibly choose the right one?

Sizes of Instant Pot

Instant Pot Sizes include 3 quart, 6 quart and 8 quart.

3 Quart Mini Instant Pot Size

Preparing food for 1 or 2 people, the 3 quart mini is your size. Ideal for cooking rice or vegetables on the side.

• Lux Mini 6-in-1 Instant Pot
• Duo Mini 7-in-1 Instant Pot
• Duo Plus Mini 9-in-1 Instant Pot
• Ultra Mini 10-in-1 Instant Pot

6 Quart Instant Pot Size

The most popular Instant Pot Size is the 6 quart. This pressure cooker big enough to cook meals for a family of 3 to 6 people.

• Lux 60 V2 6-in-1 Instant Pot
• Lux 60 V3 6-in-1 Instant Pot
• Duo 60 7-in-1 Instant Pot
• Duo Plus 60 9-in-1 Instant Pot
• Viva 60 9-in-1 Instant Pot
• Ultra 60 10-in-1 Instant Pot
• Smart WiFi Unlimited Instant Pot
• Max Unlimited Instant Pot

8 Quart Instant Pot Size

This Instant Pot 8 quart is great for large families, parties and gatherings, or weekly meal prep.

• Lux 80 6-in-1 Instant Pot
• Duo 80 7-in-1 Instant Pot
• Duo Plus 80 9-in-1 Instant Pot
• Viva 80 9-in-1 Instant Pot
• Ultra 80 10-in-1 Instant Pot

Instant Pot Directions

You can find many Instant Pot Recipe Directions in our Instant Pot Recipes and Instant Pot Dinner Recipes.

Each of those recipes include time listed directions, however we have the ultimate list of Instant Pot Directions. The directions list all the possible things you could want to cook in your Instant Pot plus Instant Pot cooking times.

• Instant Pot Meat, Seafood & Eggs
• Instant Pot Rice & Grains
• Instant Pot Vegetables
• Instant Pot Dried Beans, Legumes, & Lentils

Example Instant Pot Directions include

• Instant Pot White Rice (1 cup water:1 cup rice) 5 minutes
• Instant Pot Whole Chicken (1 lb), 8 minutes
• Instant Pot Sweet Potato, 4 minutes
• Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs, 5 minutes
• Instant Pot Potato, 4 minutes
• Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas, dry 15-18 minutes, soaked 4-5 minutes

Instant Pot Cheat Sheet Printable

If your family wants to add quick and easy dinners to your weekly menu plan, an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is, of course, a very helpful kitchen appliance. Being a busy mom and needing all the mom tips and tricks I can get, I bring to you the Instant Pot Cheat Sheet Printable.  I keep a copy of these Instant Pot Tips in my Recipe Binder. (Another suggestion would be to laminate this cheat sheet and keep it beside your air fryer. Laminating this instant pot tip guide will keep it clean and easy to wipe.)

Instant Pot Cheat Sheet PDF

Want to access our Instant Pot Cheat Sheet PDF? We have two options for you. You can instantly download the Instant Pot Cheat Sheet Printable alone or you can get a set of three and add in the Instant Pot, Air Fryer, and Baking Conversion Chart in one happy bundle.

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How to Print at Staples

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Instant Pot Cheat Sheet beside a picture of your Instant Pot.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Grab quick, easy and savory Instant Pot Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

We shared earlier our Baking Conversion Chart! Get this cheat sheet as well or the Instant Pot, Air Fryer, and Baking Conversion Chart in one happy bundle. Pin to Pinterest.

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