Want to know what products are must haves for your 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot? These are the best electric pressure cooker accessories and include stainless steel and silicone options!

8 must have instant pot accessories.

Let's say you've taken the first step...you've bought an Instant Pot and actually taken it out of the package. You've researched what you need to know to use your machine (including common questions) and you've done your water test. Good for you! Now, it's time to up your game a little bit.

I own each of the accessories listed and use them on a very regular basis. Each one has a slightly different function that helps me max out my Instant Pot's potential. There are probably other accessories I could list, but I've narrowed it down to these few that are absolute musts for using your Instant Pot!

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*Note: I have an Instant Pot 6-Quart Duo, but the accessories I've listed will work in either the 6 quart or 8 quart models.*

Genuine Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot - 6 Quart

An Extra Inner Pot

I can't tell you how many times this thing has saved my rear. This allows you to cook in your Instant Pot, even if your other pot is dirty or storing other food in the fridge. If you cook with your Instant Pot more than once or twice a week, this is essential!

glass lid for an instant pot.

Instant Pot Tempered Glass Lid

Speaking of storing food in your inner pot - if you're planning on doing it, get this. This fits perfectly on the Instant Pot inner pot to allow for storage. It's also great to have if you're making something like yogurt that doesn't require the pressure cooker lid. There are also silicone options available if you want something a little more light weight for storage. (Tip: before ordering a lid, you might want to check to see if your regular pot lids fit...sometimes they will!)

white silicone ring for an instant pot.

Extra sealing rings

If you're planning on making both savory and sweet foods in your pot, you'll want to get an extra sealing ring. The flavors of your food will often seep into the rings and can make sweet foods taste funky. I use a different ring for sweet foods and savory foods. (And, it's recommended that you get the genuine Instant Pot rings instead of the knock-offs...that's what I've got linked above.)

black springform pan.

Springform Pan

This one is great for making cheesecakes and lasagnas in your Instant Pot. The 7" one fits in a 6 quart model. (There's a silicone model available too...that one's on my wish list!)

silicone mold tray with food in each compartment.

Egg Bites Molds

This accessory is kind of a cult favorite in the Instant Pot groups on Facebook. It can be used to make the oh-so-famous Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites, but can be used for other bite-sized recipes as well. I've got a similar model from my baby food-making days, but this one is highly recommended for the Instant Pot because it fits perfectly.

food containers from dollar tree.

Sure Fresh Round Containers

I know...I can't shut up about these. But they very well might be my favorite Instant Pot accessory. The reason I love these so much is that you can make freezer meals stored in these containers that don't require thawing before cooking. Simply pop them out of the container into the Instant Pot and set your time...that's it! I absolutely love the convenience of these. (Note: these used to be sold at Dollar Tree, but it looks like they aren't online anymore. This is a great alternative I recommend from Amazon.)

aluminum steam rack.

Stainless Steel Steamer Rack

I've had one of these for years, but never used it a lot until I had my Instant Pot. It's a super versatile accessory that not only helps steam vegetables, but is great for hard boiling eggs in the pot as well.

aluminum baking pan.

Pot in Pot cooking dish

Now, I'll go on and tell you - there are much fancier products than what I use available. If you want one of those, go for it...but know it's triple the price of what I use. All you need is a simple cake pan to do your pot in pot cooking. Just stack this on top of the trivet that comes with your pot and cook whatever you need. This will hold about 2 cups of food (I can usually fit 2 cups of rice and the water it needs to cook), so it's perfect for preparing a side dish with your main meal.

Now, let me know your favorite accessories in the comments below!

xo, Leslie - blog post signature at the end of post.

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8 Comments

  1. Nina Olney says:

    Hi Leslie, I also use, on a regular basis, the silicone lid that fits the instant pot. I just take the inner pot out of the cooker, pop the silicone lid on and in the fridge it goes. Love it!

    1. I've really considered buying that. The glass lid just barely makes the pot doesn't fit on one of our bigger shelves in the fridge...it would definitely fit with that lid!

  2. Thanks Leslie for the wonderful article 🙂 I got this as a gift which includes the same egg bites mold: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Accessories-Silicone-Kit/dp/B079T1CBH1/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1528815589&sr=8-1&keywords=instant+pot+accessories+kit

    Could you please help and let me know: if the eggs stick, #1 what is the best way to prevent that from happening and #2 what's the best way to clean it?

    My mother wants to buy the same kit as mine but we both know something bad will probably happen at some point haha. Better safe than sorry.

    Thanks in advance!
    James

    1. I would definitely try a cooking spray - I've used that in the past with these and it works great! If it does stick, good old soaking is the best way to clean it. I've found that mine is top-rack dishwasher safe.

    1. Thanks for this and what a great price

  3. Interested in the accessories, where to purchase them ?

    1. Leslie Lambert says:

      Hi Lee! There are links to each product in the descriptions. 😊