Must-Have 3-Quart Instant Pot Accessories

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If you own a 3-quart Instant Pot, you’re probably wondering if there are any accessories you can get to make it even more useful. While the cooker may be small, there is a big variety of dishes you can put together with this compact appliance.

You can cook, bake, sauté, and do so much more with it. And, with these 3 quart Instant Pot accessories, you unlock even more magical ways to use an Instant Pot.

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If you’re unsure about which accessories to get for your Instant Pot (or whether you even need accessories), have a look at this guide.

Do You Need Accessories for an Instant Pot?

In short, no. You do not need to buy Instant Pot attachments and accessories. There are many things you can make directly inside the pot with no additional parts.

However, that being said, you will find that a few additional gadgets can make cooking with your Instant Pot so much more versatile. It will allow you to cook and bake even more things than before, and often in a better way.

Instant Pot Accessories

Here are some accessories for a 3-qt instant pot that will make cooking even more of a breeze. Whether baking a dessert or cooking a savory dinner, these gadgets will help you be the best chef in the kitchen.

Mesh Steamer Basket

The Original Steamer Basket for Pressure Cooker Accessories 3qt [6qt 8qt avail] Compatible with Instant Pot Accessories, Ninja Foodi, Strainer Insert with Silicone Handle, Mini 3 Quart

For steaming vegetables, a steamer basket is ideal. It will keep the veggies off the bottom of the pan and out of the water, so they don’t become water logged during cooking.

Make sure you look for a steamer basket that is stainless steel, so it doesn’t rust, and that has a silicon handle. The handle is necessary to be able to easy remove the basket from the hot Instant Pot.

Aside from veggies, you can steam just about anything in this basket. Use it to steam eggs, potatoes, tamales, and artichokes.


Silicon Sling

SiCheer Pressure Cooker Sling Silicone Bakeware Sling Compatible with Instant Pot 3 Qt, Compatible with Other Brand Multi-Function Cookers

The silicon sling comes in handy any time you have foods that you need to easily remove from the pot after cooking. You can place the sling into the pot, set the foods on top, like chicken drumsticks, and when they’re done, you use the sling handles to pull the food out.

Since the silicon doesn’t get hot to the touch, you don’t have to worry about messing with mitts to remove the food.


3-Quart Baking Pan

SiCheer Pressure Cooker Sling Silicone Bakeware Sling Compatible with Instant Pot 3 Qt, Compatible with Other Brand Multi-Function Cookers

The diameter of this non-stick pan is 6.7” and the height is 3″. It fits perfectly inside the 3-quart pot so you can cook all kinds of foods on a non-stick surface. The basket can then be removed from the pot so you don’t have to clean the inner pot, or so that you can reuse the inner pot without having to clean it first.

The best thing for me about cooking in this non-stick pan is that you can cook foods that don’t require water, such as for steaming vegetables that would get soggy and overcooked if placed directly in the water.


Egg Steamer Rack

Egg Steamer Rack, Alamic Egg Rack Steamer Trivet Basket Stand for Instant Pot 3 Quart Accessories and Pressure Cooker 3 Qt Accessories, Stainless Steel - 1 Pack

If you eat boiled eggs often, an egg steamer rack will produce easy-to-shell, perfectly cooked soft or hard boiled eggs. The OXO Silicon Egg Rack holds up to 9 eggs upright, so they cook evenly and there’s no chance of them breaking.

To cook eggs on this rack, all you have to do is add one cup of hot water to the pot, place the rack inside the pot, add the eggs, and cook anywhere from 2 minutes for runny yolk soft eggs, to 5 minutes for hard boiled eggs with manual pressure release immediate after time is up.


Stainless Steel Inner Pot

Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Cooking Pot Mini 3-Qt, Polished Surface, Rice Cooker, Stainless Steel Cooking Pot

Although your Instant Pot already has an inner pot, an additional one allows you to cook more dishes. This means you don’t have to wait for one dish to be complete before cooking another. Not only that, but there are many stainless steel cooking benefits.

One of these benefits is that they allow for even heat distribution allowing a faster cooking time. This stainless steel inner pot has a 3 ply bottom to help with just that. It is polished stainless steel, so it has less chance of food sticking to it, and it is also dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.


Non-Stick Interior Pot

Instant Pot Ceramic Inner Cooking Pot Mini 3-Qt, Non-Stick Coated Interior, Rice Cooker, Cooking Pot for Slow Cooking

While a stainless steel inner pot may be suitable for cooking meals faster, a non-stick interior pot is an excellent Instant Pot accessory for foods that might stick to the stainless steel pot, such as pasta and slow-braised meats, making cleanup easier. It can also be transferred to the oven without issue.

This optional cooking pot is made of aluminum and coated with a non-stick ceramic coating that’s free of harmful Teflon or other chemicals. The non-stick surface is PTFE plastic-free and dishwasher safe for your safety and convenience.


Tempered Glass Lid

Instant Pot Tempered Glass Lid, 7.6-In, Mini 3-Qt, , Cooking Pot Lid, Stainless Steel Handle and Rim, Clear

This tempered glass lid is a great accessory if you enjoy slow cooking or sauteing your dishes. It has a steam vent to alleviate pressure and offers a clear view of the food. This is great because it means less opening and closing of the lid, affecting cooking time.

Another pro for the tempered glass is that it’s four times stronger than regular glass. If you were to drop it, it would only break into larger fragments, not shatter. It’s also an excellent choice for a highly pressurized appliance like an Instant Pot for that reason.


Sealing Rings

Instant Pot 2-Pack Sealing Ring Mini 3-Qt, Inner Pot Seal Ring, Electric Pressure Cooker Accessories, Non-Toxic, BPA-Free, Replacement Parts, Clear

A sealing ring is essential to keep the lid secure while the pressure cooker does its job. Sometimes the rings you get with your cooker can wear down. That is why it’s always good to have a few backups.

Sealing rings are a great accessory to have on hand to avoid instant pot accidents.

This duo pack of silicone rings contains one ring for savory and one for sweet cooking. This is ideal, as silicone tends to hold odors after a couple of uses. The rings are dishwasher-safe and easy to install, so you have more time to focus on the meal at hand.


Instant Pot LID-3-SILICONE Silicone Lid

Instant Pot Silicone Lid, 8-In, 3-Qt Pot Lid, Reusable Silicone Lid for Bowl and Food Cover, Microwave Cover for Food, Transparent White

This silicone lid specifically designed for a 3 qt instant pot is one of those must-have instant pot mini accessories if you always have leftovers. This, paired with the stainless steel inner pot, will ultimately save you a lot of money due to food wastage.

It fits snug and creates an air-and water-tight seal, so food stays fresher for longer. Simply press down on the lid to release the air from the inner pot to seal it. It is also easy to clean because you can pop it in the dishwasher.


Instant Pot Accessories Set

A good tip for instant pot for beginners is to buy your instant pot 3 qt accessories as a set. But, even seasoned users could benefit from these kits. This way, you will save time and money by buying them all at once.

3-Quart Instant Pot Accessories Kit

3 Quart Pressure Cooker Accessories Compatible with Instant Pot 3 Qt Only - Steamer Basket, Glass Lid, Silicone Sealing Rings, Egg Bites Mold, Egg Steamer Rack and More

This set is excellent for early birds and breakfast lovers. With its added egg steamer rack and egg mold, you can prepare a hearty breakfast in no time. However, you don’t have to only prepare breakfast with this kit because the versatile steamer basket is great for any meal of the day. Use it to steam veggies, chicken, or seafood. The holes also make it an excellent stranger for water or soups and broths.

Other accessories to aid the cooking process include magnetic cooking time guides, silicone oven mitts, a trivet mat, and a glass lid. The glass lid is tempered and has a silver rim for extra support. The lid knob also doubles as a spoon storage space.


Why Use An Instant Pot?

The Instant Pot is one of the most useful kitchen appliances you can buy, because it drastically cuts down on the cooking time for developing flavors in soups and stews, getting tough cuts of meat tender, and even baking a cheesecake. If you don’t have one, check out our guide on which one to buy. Also see our guide to How to Use an Instant Pot and the many accessories you can buy for it.

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