25 Instant Pot Recipes That Will Make Your Super Bowl Party Prep Ridiculously Easy (2024)

So you can focus on the game, not be stuck in the kitchen.

By Camille Lowder
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If you're at a Team Delish Super Bowl party (lucky you!), you'll find that we think the food you serve is just as important as the game, right? If not, get on board—get your appetizer and entrée table stocked with all the classics (like cheesy dips, ribs, and Buffalo wings) so you’ll feel like a winner no matter how well your team does. It can be intimidating to cook for a hungry Super Bowl crowd, so you’re going to want to pull out the big guns: your Instant Pot! We’ve got 25 Instant Pot appetizer recipes to help you with all your Super Bowl prep this year. They’re easy and quick, so you can spend more time cheering for your team (and watching all those wild commercials 😉) than on cooking and cleanup.

It’s truly amazing how much the Instant Pot can do. Need Super Bowl snacks? Try prepping chicken wings, street corn queso, hard-boiled eggs, pizza dip, or turkey meatballs in there. Of course, things like toasting buns, broiling cheese, deviling eggs, and slicing toppings and add-ons can’t all happen in your Instant Pot, but it sure does cut down active prep time immensely.

Looking for something more substantial for a big game day crowd? The Instant Pot can also turn out hearty, Super Bowl-friendly dishes, like lasagna, , baked potatoes, chili, and pulled pork. Speaking of pulled pork, one of our absolute things to use our Instant Pot for is to cook a large amount of shredded meat that we can then use to top everything from tacos to sweet potatoes. Check out our Instant Pot shredded beef nachos, our Instant Pot pork carnitas, our Instant Pot spicy chicken tacos, or our Instant Pot Buffalo chicken sliders to see what we mean, then get creative.

Want more Super Bowl inspiration? Check out our favorite slow cooker Super Bowl recipes, our top Super Bowl foods of all time, and our best game day desserts too.

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Instant Pot Shredded Beef Nachos

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Who doesn't love a big tray of nachos? These are particularly good, considering they're loaded with delicious, tender braised beef chuck roast. If your cut of meat is especially big, you can save the leftovers for quick and easy tacos—just add tortillas.

Get the Instant Pot Shredded Beef Nachos recipe.

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Instant Pot Ribs

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Everyone knows that for really good, fall-off-the-bone ribs, you need to cook them low and sloooow. Well, we're throwing that theory out the window! All you need is an Instant Pot and 20 minutes. 😱

Get the Instant Pot Ribs recipe.

3

Instant Pot Street Corn Queso

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Everyone loves a good queso dip. We love this Mexican street corn variety—it's got crunch, spice, and even MORE cheese as garnish. How could you go wrong?

Get the Instant Pot Street Corn Queso recipe.

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Instant Pot Chicken Wings

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Cooking wings in an Instant Pot allows for them to get nice and tender before being crisped to perfection under the broiler. It's a near foolproof method for making finger-licking wings, maybe only second to air fryer wings.

Get the Instant Pot Wings recipe.

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Instant Pot Pulled Pork

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Who has hoouurrs to wait on a pork shoulder to slowly cook in a slow cooker all day? Not us! Good news is that an Instant Pot makes just as tender, just as juicy, just as delicious pulled pork in less than half the time.

Get the Instant Pot Pulled Pork recipe.

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Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

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Cooking your baked potatoes in the Instant Pot takes less time and work, so you can spend time on what really matters—the toppings! Best part? There's no pesky fork pricking; you can just throw them in.

Get the Instant Pot Baked Potatoes recipe.

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Instant Pot Chili

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The convenience and speed of the Instant Pot is pretty unparalleled, especially for chili. No more sweating over a hot stove, forever standing and stirring, and missing the game.

Get the Instant Pot Chili recipe.

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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

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An Instant Pot is they key to unlocking the flavors and textures that usually come from hours of low and slow cooking in a fraction of the time. These carnitas are a perfect example. This recipes helps you turn pork shoulder into tender, juicy, and flavorful carnitas with only 35 minutes of cooking time.

Get the Instant Pot Pork Carnitas recipe.

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Instant Pot Meat Lovers' Pizza Dip

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A pizza dip is obviously good, but a MEAT LOVERS' pizza dip? That's next-level good. This dip is super-simple to make, and everyone will love it. We used sausage, bacon, and pepperoni, but use whatever types of meat you prefer on your pizza!

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Instant Pot Sweet & Spicy Brisket

If you're a fan of Korean flavor profiles, you'll love this quick and easy brisket recipe. The balance of sweet and spicy is perfect for any season, any day, especially Super Bowl Sunday. When the meat is done cooking, reserve the broth and pour a little on top when serving—it's truly flavor central.

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Instant Pot Potato Soup

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This potato soup is what an Instant Pot was made for—no need to boil potatoes for a long time or stand over a stove. Throwing everything in the Instant Pot will give you a delicious soup in about 40 minutes flat. 😍

Get the Instant Pot Potato Soup recipe.

12

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders

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These sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Served on soft, toasted potato rolls, the juicy pulled chicken is tossed in hot sauce and topped with fresh crunchy ranch coleslaw and creamy chunks of blue cheese.

Get the Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe.

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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

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This potato skins-inspired recipe uses just 5 ingredients—sweet potatoes, rotisserie chicken, sour cream, bacon, and chives—for a healthy, Super Bowl-worthy mini meal.

Get the Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes recipe.

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

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There's no need to wait for a large piece of meat to tenderize for hours when your Instant Pot can do it in less than an hour. This hearty beef stew can be made in a fraction of the time, and is perfect on a chilly Super Bowl Sunday.

Get the Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe.

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Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

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This recipe makes , a comfort food staple, even easier—simply toss all your ingredients in the pot, and let it do all the work for you! Just look at that cheese pull. 😍

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Instant Pot Italian Meatballs

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The best part about this recipe is that everything—sauce and meatballs—cooks together in the Instant Pot. Go for homemade spaghetti sauce (use the sauté function to sweat the onions first), or a big jar of store-bought marinara, and this easy app (or meatball sub filling) is basically ready to go.

Get the Instant Pot Italian Meatballs recipe.

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Instant Pot Corn On The Cob

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If you’re looking for the most efficient way to cook corn on the cob, the Instant Pot method might take the cake. Serve it while hot with a quick brush of butter and some salt, and you’ve got a classic keeper on your hands.

Get the Instant Pot Corn On The Cob recipe.

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Instant Pot Spicy Chicken Tacos

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If we knew the Instant Pot could turn out delicious, juicy chicken tacos, then we would have bought one a lot sooner. The chicken makes its own sauce while cooking too. Taco Tuesday is about to get even easier.

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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken

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The Instant Pot makes some of the most perfectly tender and juicy chicken. With this salsa verde, it's flavorful enough to eat it on its own, or use in cheesy chicken enchiladas or chicken taquitos!

Get the Instant Pot Shredded Chicken recipe.

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Instant Pot Lasagna

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Love lasagna? This recipe might take a couple shortcuts, but it's loaded with layers of flavor. We like popping the cooked lasagna under the broiler for a second to get some color, but it's totally optional if you'd rather not turn on your oven.

Get the Instant Pot Lasagna recipe.

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FAQs

What can you not make in an Instant Pot? ›

6 Things You Should Never Cook in an Instant Pot
  • Creamy Sauces. If there's one food group you should avoid in the Instant Pot, it's dairy. ...
  • Fried Chicken. The best fried chicken is crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside and perfectly golden brown. ...
  • Cookies. ...
  • Burgers. ...
  • Pie. ...
  • Steak.

What is the best easy use instant pot? ›

The best Instant Pots in 2024
  • The quick list.
  • Best overall: Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid.
  • Most premium: Pro Crisp.
  • Best for beginners: Duo Plus.
  • Best alternative: Ninja Foodi 14-in-1.
  • Best for air frying: Ninja Foodi 11-in-1.
  • Best smart: Pro Plus.
  • Meet the team.

Are instant pots good for meal prep? ›

Instant Pot meal prep couldn't be easier. The kitchen appliance is a versatile multi-cooker that can do the job of a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, and more. The Instant Pot can cook dishes like chili and stews in a fraction of the time it takes with traditional methods.

Can I put a bowl in the instant pot? ›

You must be wondering what are the best containers that you can use for the PIP method. There are numerous options available for the pot-in-pot method. Instant pot-safe bowls can be made of stainless steel, glass, ceramic, silicone, aluminum, bamboo, or copper.

What should never be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. The high heat and pressure can cause dairy products to curdle or separate, ruining the texture, taste and flavour of the dish. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers.

Why did Instant Pot fail? ›

"In reality, Instant Pot's owners borrowed hundreds of millions of dollars and spent a significant chunk of that money on R&D, developing new products and employing lots of people in the process." This was a high-risk strategy — one that failed, but it's not necessarily all bad for everyone in Instant Brand's orbit.

What's the first thing I should cook in my Instant Pot? ›

When it comes to breaking your Instant Pot in, it's a good idea to start with some basic foods and simple meals you're already familiar with, then slowly expand your Instant Pot repertoire from there. Try making staples like eggs, sweet potatoes, rice, or lentils using just the pressure cooker function.

What is the disadvantage of Instant Pot? ›

Con– The Instant Pot uses steam under pressure to cook food and not everything is meant to be cooked in the Instant Pot. I attempted a crustless quiche which turned out well but it was too wet and moist to my liking and I prefer to cook it in the oven with dry heat.

What is the best cut of meat for Instant Pot? ›

Best Cuts for Your Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot

You can cook any cut in a multi-cooker, but we recommend those from the chuck and round.

Are Instapots better than crockpots? ›

If you are interested primarily in slow cooking, you should buy a dedicated slow cooker. They're more reliable with a range of slow-cooker recipes than an Instant Pot. We found Instant Pot multicookers specifically could not successfully slow-cook dense, high-volume recipes such as beef stew or pot roast.

How long do Instant Pots usually last? ›

If you're using your pressure cooker on a daily basis and investing in regular maintenance, it may last you up to five years. On average, though, most pressure cookers perform well for up to three years. After that, it's time to consider investing in a replacement.

Are Instant Pots worth the hype? ›

If you're looking to save counter space or don't want to spend a lot of money on separate appliances, then an Instant Pot could be worth the expense. However, if you're only going to use one or two functions of the Instant Pot, it's worth considering if separate devices would be more cost-effective.

Can I use glass pyrex in an Instant Pot? ›

Your Instant Pot. A trivet. A sling (you'll need aluminum foil) An oven safe dish (like Pyrex or a Springform pan)

Is there anything you should not put in the Instant Pot? ›

Here are the foods that experts recommend cooking using trusty traditional methods instead of your bright-and-shiny Instant Pot:
  1. Fried Foods. The Instant Pot is a master at moist-heat cooking, which is precisely why fried foods fall flat. ...
  2. Steak. ...
  3. Burgers. ...
  4. Stir-Fry. ...
  5. Cream-Based Sauces. ...
  6. Noodles. ...
  7. Seafood. ...
  8. Cookies.
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Can I put aluminum foil in an Instant Pot? ›

The short answer is good news. It is generally safe to use aluminum foil in an Instant Pot, but it is important to use it properly to avoid damaging the appliance or creating a potential safety hazard.

What ingredients should never go in a pressure cooker? ›

8 Foods You Should Never Put in Your Instant Pot
  • Fried Foods. The Instant Pot is a master at moist-heat cooking, which is precisely why fried foods fall flat. ...
  • Steak. ...
  • Burgers. ...
  • Stir-Fry. ...
  • Cream-Based Sauces. ...
  • Noodles. ...
  • Seafood. ...
  • Cookies.
Apr 8, 2020

Can I cook anything in an Instant Pot? ›

Not only that—Instant Pots can slow cook, roast, bake, steam, air fry, and dehydrate countless ingredients, helping to create some of the most tasty and memorable dishes. But just because this versatile gadget can technically do it all, that doesn't mean it should.

Why shouldn't potatoes be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch. This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.

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