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Take note of these 31 plus deliciously perfect Summer Instant Pot Recipes to make when the hot sun sizzles and heats up your kitchen. Keep cool all season with these summer recipes.
From salads to main dish summer favorites to potluck worthy sides and even desserts, these summer Instant Pot recipes will keep you having fun in the sun! And keep your kitchen cool too!
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31 Summer Instant Pot Recipes and Ideas
1
Easy Instant Pot Ribs
How to make fall off the bone Instant Pot Ribs. Easy method for baby back or spare ribs. So much faster and the sweet and savory dry rub is to die for!
2
Tasty Curry Chicken Salad (Brazilian-Inspired, Instant Pot Recipe)
"We take popular American classic, add some Brazilian additions of grated carrot, raisins and corn, perfectly cooked, lightly spiced chicken breasts (Instant Pot is great for this!) and an Asian twist of curry mayo dressing. Everything is mixed and served over shredded lettuce or salad leaves."
3
Pressure Cooker Memphis-Style Ribs
Photo Credit:www.tasteofhome.com
"Smoked paprika in the rub mimics the flavor the ribs would get from grilling over hot coals."
4
10-Minute Zucchini Noodles With Garlic, Lemon & Parmesan
"You wouldn’t think it, but this quick and healthy spiralized zucchini noodles dish (or zoodles) are made in the Instant Pot using the Sauté function. Paired with garlic, mint, and Parmesan, it’s low-carb, vegetarian and gluten-free and perfect as a side dish or a light main."
5
Pressure Cooker BBQ Baked Beans
Photo Credit:www.tasteofhome.com
A summer potluck favorite made super easy in the pressure cooker!
6
Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder
Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder, a hearty pressure cooker soup that’s creamy and smooth, sweet with corn, tender with chunks of potato, and smoky with bits of bacon. Easy to make at a moment’s notice. Any time of the year -- but especially yummy in the summer!
7
Pressure Cooker Lemon Red Potatoes
Photo Credit:www.tasteofhome.com
"Butter, lemon juice, parsley and chives enhance this simple side dish. I usually prepare these potatoes when I'm having company. Since they cook in the pressure cooker, there's plenty of room on the stove for other dishes."
8
Instant Pot Chicken Tacos With Pineapple Salsa
"These BBQ Instant Pot chicken tacos are both healthy and delicious. Made with shredded, saucy BBQ meat and topped with zesty and sweet pineapple salsa for that unforgettable tropical twist."
9
Instant Pot Orange-Chile Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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"The Instant Pot shows off its versatility in this version of spicy chicken lettuce wraps, acting first as a sauté pan, then as a pressure cooker and then again as a sauté pan for thickening the sauce. Pass a platter with chicken, lettuce, and all the toppings at the table and let diners assemble their own wraps as they like."
10
Pressure-Cooker Chinese-Style Ribs
Photo Credit:www.tasteofhome.com
"It's nice to walk in after a hard day's work and have dinner ready in a short amount of time. I hope you agree these ribs are quick, easy and delicious."
11
Clean Eating Instant Pot Summer Soup
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This summer soup is a great way to use summer vegetables from the farmer’s market, such as zucchini, carrots, and corn.
12
Instant Pot Taco Mac and Cheese
This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is an easy pasta dish and family favorite dinner. A blend of lean ground beef, macaroni, chili beans, tomatoes, and spices. And, of course, melting cheddar cheese. An easy dinner to table meal in around 15 minutes, give or take a few.
13
Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken Thighs with Bok Choy
For a quick healthy weeknight dinner, try this Instant Pot Kung Pao Chicken Thighs with Bok Choy. Deliciously simple with all of the flavors you love in favorite Chinese takeout.
14
Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice
An easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice packed with vegetables, herbs and spices, and tons of flavor. A perfect side for your Mexican food favorites, cooked in 4 minutes.
15
Easy Instant Pot Turkey Burrito Bowl Recipe
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese: Easiest Comfort Food Ever
A seasonless favorite -- even in summer -- this easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese!
17
Instant Pot Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca)
Photo Credit:www.savorytooth.com
"A flavorful Brazilian fish stew with coconut milk and tomatoes, also called moqueca, made in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Low carb, keto, paleo, and gluten free."
18
Instant Pot Peach Chicken & Basil
Photo Credit:www.realfoodwholelife.com
"Full of fresh summer flavors and ready in a matter of minutes, Instant Pot Peach Chicken & Basil is just the thing for a healthy, simple dinner any night of the week."
19
Vegetarian Instant Pot White Bean Soup
This soup takes all of 5 minutes, is healthy and full of summer flavor!
21
Instant Pot Bacon Potato Salad
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Instant Pot Potato Salad? Summer parties just got a bit easier!
22
Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
Photo Credit:damndelicious.net
"Everyone’s favorite low country boil can be made so easily and effortlessly right in your pressure cooker in just 6 minutes!"
23
Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos.
Photo Credit:www.halfbakedharvest.com
Oh these tacos, they are easy, healthy, and delicious. Throw everything in the crockpot, go out and do something fun, and come home to dinner! Slow cooker and Instant Pot instructions here...
24
Instant Pot Korean Bulgogi BBQ Tacos.
Photo Credit:www.halfbakedharvest.com
"Instant Pot Korean Bulgogi BBQ Tacos. Shredded chicken in a sweet and spicy Korean inspired Bulgogi BBQ sauce. All made in the instant pot (along with slow cooker or stove-top variations)."
25
Instant Pot Ground Beef and Pasta
Photo Credit:damndelicious.net
"So stinking easy and budget-friendly! The perfect ONE POT meal with a hearty meat sauce. Only 5 min in the Instant Pot!"
26
Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken
Photo Credit:www.wellplated.com
"Sweet, sticky, and simple Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken for your healthy dinner menu!"
27
Salsa Chicken Tacos (Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Method)
Photo Credit:www.cookingclassy.com
"Salsa Chicken Tacos are one of the easiest dinners you can make, and yet they are still perfectly flavorful and everyone will love them! This recipe includes methods for both the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot, so use the one that works for the equipment you have."
28
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers {Cajun Spiced!} | SimplyRecipes.com
Photo Credit:www.simplyrecipes.com
"These Cajun-Spiced Stuffed Peppers are packed with ground beef, onion, rice, and corn, and spices! This meal is ready in the pressure cooker in a half an hour."
29
Pressure-Cooker Shrimp Bisque
Photo Credit:www.marthastewart.com
"Don't throw out those shrimp shells! Cooked in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker, they create a stock that gives this creamy soup a more intense taste of the sea. It makes an impressive first course at a dinner party."
30
Pressure-Cooker Raspberry Upside-Down Cake
Photo Credit:www.marthastewart.com
"Yes, you can make a cake in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker! This tastes like British steamed puddings, such as spotted dick, but it's made with fresh fruits instead of dried ones."
31
Molten Brownie Pudding {Instant Pot} – 5 Boys Baker
Photo Credit:www.5boysbaker.com
"This Molten Brownie Pudding made in your Instant Pot is decadent, divine a chocolate lover’s dream come true! Scoop some ice cream on top and you’ve got a fabulous dessert."
Kitchen Tools
Summer Instant Pot Recipes Kitchen Tools
The following summer Instant Pot accessories found at Amazon.
