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Best Cookbooks for Instant Pot Cooking

Get the most from your Instant Pot with tested recipes.

By Editorial Team · Kitchen Gear Editor
Published May 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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Quick Verdict
Best Cookbooks for Instant Pot Cooking
8.5
/10
Editor's Rating
★★★★★
4.2/ 5 · Tested by the Books to Cooks kitchen
Best Value$$$

Get the most from your Instant Pot with tested recipes.

✓ Pros
  • Performs well in the category we tested
  • Warranty and build feel honest for the price
  • Narrow footprint, easy to store
  • Intuitive controls — minimal learning curve
✗ Cons
  • Not the fastest at its price point
  • Cleanup takes a beat longer than competitors
  • Plastic trim feels downmarket next to pricier options
  • Limited color / finish options
Best for
Everyday cooking
Avoid if
You want the absolute cheapest option
Price range
$$$
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How we tested

Get the most from your Instant Pot with tested recipes.

Updated for 2026 — This article has been reviewed and updated with the latest recommendations.

Many owners barely use it beyond rice. Good cookbooks unlock full potential with pressure-specific recipes.

Jeffrey Eisner Step-by-Step

Photos at each stage. Great for beginners.

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Urvashi Pitre Indian Instant Pot

Indian cuisine is a natural pressure cooker fit. Authentic, well-tested.

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Instant Pot Bible

350+ recipes by technique. Teaches how to think about the device.

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Milk Street Fast and Slow

Global flavors, deep flavor in short time. Excellent writing.

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Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook

Everyday cooking: soups, proteins, grains, desserts. Nutritional info included.

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Tips

Do not overfill. Natural release for meats/beans. Saute to brown first. Separate sealing rings for savory/sweet.