Here’s a collection of my favorite Easy Instant Pot Recipes. Think of this as your go-to cheat sheet, just as it is for me! I’ll keep coming back to add more as I find new favorites. I’m thrilled to share this with all you new Instant Pot enthusiasts out there, just like myself! Let’s go!
What I appreciate about these Instant Pot meals is their versatility for picnics, travel snacks, hiking treats, and a day at the beach. They make ideal finger foods that can be prepared in just a few minutes, allowing us to avoid unhealthy junk food while we’re on the go.
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Perfect Travel Snacks
Reminders
Always preheat the Instant Pot for 5 minutes before baking and air frying.
Crispy Drumsticks
- Thaw frozen drumsticks
- Seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and brushed with olive oil.
- Bake at 365°F for 10 minutes, afterwards
- Air Crisp at 390°F for 17 minutes (flip halfway)
Crispy Lumpia
- Brush frozen lumpia with olive oil (so it doesn't look pale)
- Bake at 365°F for 5 minutes, afterwards
- Air Crisp at 390°F for 7 minutes (flip halfway)
Crispy-skinned and Moist Salmon
- Thaw frozen salmon
- Seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and topped with a small slice of butter.
- Optional: add in lemon pepper and thyme
- Bake at 365°F for 5 minutes, afterwards
- Air Crisp at 390°F for 7 minutes
If frozen,
- Bake at 365°F for 7 minutes, afterwards
- Air Crisp at 390°F for 14 minutes
Crispy Gyoza
- Prepare frozen gyoza as it is
- Air Crisp at 390°F for 8 minutes (flip halfway)
Crispy Dinosaur Nuggets
- Prepare frozen dinosaur nuggets as it is
- Air Crisp at 390°F for 8 minutes (flip halfway)
White Rice
- Pressure Cook for 5 minutes
- Natural release
- For Jasmine Rice, the ratio is 1 cup of rice = 1.5 cups of water
Healthy Option: Quinoa and White Rice
- Add cups of rice, then wash it
- Add cups of Quinoa, then add water -I buy my Quinoa at Costco.
- Pressure Cook for 5 minutes
- Natural release
- For Jasmine Rice, the ratio is 1 cup of rice = 1.5 cups of water
- For Quinoa, the ratio is 1 cup of rice = 1.5 cups of water
- I normally make 2 cups of white rice, plus 2 cups of Quinoa, and I add 6 cups of water.
Preheat - Cooked Dried Fish (placed inside the Fridge)
- Air Crisp at 390°F for 3 minutes
Getting an Instant Pot has been a game-changer for me, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share my favorite recipes with you. It has truly transformed our meal prep routine, making it both easier and more enjoyable. My personal favorite remains those irresistibly crispy drumsticks! Stay tuned for more exciting updates. Happy cooking, everyone!
Travel Secret
Here's a little travel tip from my personal experience: My partner and I often whip up most of our meals at home to save some extra cash for our adventures. It’s tempting to dine out or order takeout, but we remind ourselves that by staying in, we can savor a meal in a charming café halfway across the world. This little trick has allowed us to travel more often. Sure, it takes some discipline and self-control, but the joy of exploring new places makes it all worthwhile.
Happy cooking!
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