Instant Pot Accessories: The Best Gear For Your Instant Pot

From steamer baskets to sturdy trivets, these handy Instant Pot accessories can make your Instant Pot even more useful than it already is! Whether you’re looking for the right accessory for a specific recipe or making a wish list for a future birthday or holiday, you’re bound to find some great accessories in this list.

In addition to featuring Instant Pot accessories I own and love, I’ve included a few picks that are still on my “wish list.” But before we jump into the list, let’s start by reviewing which materials are safe to use in an Instant Pot — or any electric pressure cooker, for that matter!

Is It Safe To Use Pyrex, Aluminum Foil, Or Metal In An Instant Pot?

There are a lot of common kitchen materials and containers you can safely use in your Instant Pot. When an Instant Pot recipe calls for it, oven-safe glass like Pyrex can be safely used in your pressure cooker, as long as the glass is free of cracks and other signs of damage.

Metal containers such as stainless steel and non-stick containers can be used in the Instant Pot too, as well as silicone accessories. Aluminum foil is a good choice when you need to cover an open container or bowl, and you can even use parchment paper to line dessert pans for easy cleanup.

You can rest assured that all the accessories in the list below are safe to use in your Instant Pot!

The Best Instant Pot Accessories To Buy In 2024

1. Tempered Glass Instant Pot Lid

This glass lid is great for containing splatters and keeping an eye on your meal when you’re using non-pressurized settings like Sauté and Slow Cook. Just set the glass lid right on top of the inner pot to keep your kitchen counters clean and prevent your food from drying out while it cooks. This could be my #1 favorite Instant Pot accessory of all!

2. Genuine Silicone Instant Pot Lid 

A simple silicone lid like this is one of the most useful accessories you can get for your Instant Pot. This specific lid is BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and perfect for storing leftovers —just pop the lid on the inner pot and stick it in your fridge!

3. Air Fryer Instant Pot Lid

This handy air fryer lid will transform your standard 6-quart Duo into an air fryer so you can cook up deliciously crispy wings, fries, and more.

4. Stainless Steel Steamer Basket Insert

I use this stainless steel steamer basket to steam veggies in my Instant Pot, and I like that it comes with a useful little hook you can use to safely lift the hot steamer basket out of the pot after cooking.

5. Hatrigo Steamer Basket With Silicone Handle

If you’re looking for a more structured type of steamer, look no further than this Hatrigo steamer basket! The stainless steel feet and handles of the steamer basket are wrapped in protective silicone to prevent burns and scratches, and the tall sides will keep your food contained on the way into and out of the pot.

6. OXO Good Grips Pressure Cooker Bakeware Sling

This silicone sling from OXO is one of my all-time favorite Instant Pot accessories! I use it every single time I make my Instant Pot cheesecake to lower the pan into the pot and lift it out after cooking. (I also appreciate how tall the base of this sling is, because it essentially doubles as a trivet and keeps my cake pan out of the water!)

7. PerHomeAid Silicone Kitchen Tongs

Having a long pair of heat-resistant tongs can be very helpful for inserting and removing food from the deep inner pot. These are even long enough to protect you from painful oil splatters while using the Sauté function!

8. Aozita Stackable Steamer Insert Pans With Sling

These nifty stainless steel stacking pans are perfect for reheating leftovers in your Instant Pot. You can put your meat or main dish in one pan and your sides in the other, then lock it up, place it in your Instant Pot, and cook on High for 5 minutes. It’s the best way to reheat leftovers, in my opinion!

9. AmazonBasics Reusable Silicone Baking Cups

Keep a set of silicone cupcake liners on hand to use in your Instant Pot. I have this set from AmazonBasics, which is made from dishwasher-safe and BPA-free silicone, and use them frequently for cooking poached eggs, mini cheesecakes, and more!

10. Genuine Instant Pot Ceramic Non-Stick Inner Cooking Pot, 6 qt

It’s never a bad idea to have a second inner pot on hand! Not only is this nonstick inner pot especially useful for cooking foods that tend to stick, but it also gives you the freedom to get a side dish ready to cook while you’re cooking something in your stainless steel inner pot.

11. Instant Pot Official Springform Pan, 7.5”

This little springform cake pan fits perfectly inside both 6-quart and 8-quart Instant Pot models, and it’s a must-have for making my famous Instant Pot cheesecake. This one is nonstick too, which makes cleanup a breeze.

12. Aozita Stackable Egg Steamer Rack

If you like hard-boiled or soft-boiled eggs, you’ll want to get an egg steamer rack. This one holds the eggs securely in place so you don’t have to worry about them rolling around or breaking during pressure cooking.

13. Instant Pot Yogurt Cups And Pressure Sterilization Rack

If you are the type who utilizes the Instant Pot’s more obscure functions, you’ll love this set with yogurt cups and a pressure sterilization rack! These are perfect for both the Yogurt and Sterilize functions, whether you want to whip up a batch of tasty homemade yogurt or sterilize baby bottles.

14. Aozita Silicone Egg Bites Molds

Move over, breakfast sandwiches, because egg bites are the new breakfast of choice for eating on the go. And with these silicone egg bite molds, you can whip them up easily in your Instant Pot!

15. IKEA RÅSKOG Utility Cart

This cart from IKEA isn’t technically an accessory, but I’m including it here anyway because it’s such a great storage solution! The top rack fits 6-quart Instant Pot models perfectly, making it easy to roll it in and out of storage as needed.

16. Luxja Dust Cover For 6-qt Instant Pot

When you aren’t using your Instant Pot, this cloth dust cover will keep it clean! This cover also features a few handy storage pockets for tools and other Instant Pot accessories.

17. LoveU. Double-Layer Heat Resistant Gloves

Anyone who uses their Instant Pot frequently should have a good pair of silicone gloves. Not only do they protect your hands when handling a hot steamer basket or other containers, but they will help you grip more securely than other types of oven mitts too.

18. The Steam Boss Steam Release Diverter

The quick-release handle on the Instant Pot is the fastest way to release pressure when your food is fully cooked. The release valve on the lid of your Instant Pot directs steam straight up, but with this nifty little steam diverter, you can direct the flow of steam off to one side to avoid the underside of your cabinets.

19. Genuine Instant Pot Sealing Rings 2-Pack, 6 qt

The silicone sealing ring inside the Instant Pot lid can absorb food flavors and aromas over time. But if you have a couple of extras on hand, you can use one for savory foods and the other for desserts, making it easy to avoid unwanted flavor transfer.

20. Replacement Steam Release Handle, Float Valve, And Anti-Block Shield For Instant Pot Duo, 3/6 qt

The small parts on your Instant Pot lid — namely the steam release handle, float valve, and anti-block shield — can be surprisingly easy to lose. So why not keep this inexpensive set of replacement parts on hand? You may need them someday!

21. Accessories Set For 6/8 qt Instant Pot

If you haven’t bought any accessories for the Instant Pot yet, you might be interested in an Instant Pot accessories set! This one includes many of the accessories featured in this list, including steamer baskets, an egg rack, a springform pan, an egg bites mold, and more.

(I will note that the “82 pieces” claim in the description of this set is a bit misleading — 60 of those “pieces” are sheets of parchment paper.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your favorite Instant Pot accessories?