Throwing a party? Make one (or several!) of these Instant Pot appetizers! They’re all quick and easy recipes that will please any crowd.
Best Instant Pot Appetizers
The Instant Pot is a wonderful tool to have in your kitchen. It makes cooking so much easier, especially when you’re feeding a crowd. I love using it to make appetizers when I’m hosting a gathering. It’s great because you can free up your oven and stovetop for other dishes. Not to mention, all these recipes come together super easily, too!
From savoury sliders to delicious dips, these are the best appetizers you can make in the Instant Pot! Add them to your next party menu—they’re sure to be a hit!
Meatballs & Wings
Meatballs and wings are both classic apps made easy in the pressure cooker. You can make even them both from fresh or frozen! Don’t forget to play around with different sauces to mix things up.
The Best Instant Pot Meatballs
30 minutes
These are the Best Instant Pot Meatballs. They’re cooked for 3 minutes in tomato sauce and covered in parmesan cheese – no sautéing required!
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Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2.5mg
Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs
15 minutes
These Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs are so easy to make and they come together in just 15 minutes – read on for ideas on how to use them!
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Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs {Ikea Copycat}
40 minutes
These Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs are covered in a creamy gravy sauce and taste just like the ones at Ikea! They’re so easy to make.Â
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Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg
Best Instant Pot Chicken Wings {Fresh or Frozen}
30 minutes
These are the Best Instant Pot Chicken Wings made with a 3-ingredient buffalo sauce and fresh or frozen wings – no deep-frying required!
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Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Instant Pot Dips
If you’re looking for a savoury party dip, look no further than these recipes! Try everything from a buffalo chicken dip to creamy hummus. Make sure to stock up on veggies, crackers, and/or chips to accompany your dish.
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy dip with a kick! Made with wing sauce and topped with blue cheese, it’s a fan favourite.
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Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1728mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Refried Beans {5 Minutes!}
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Refried Beans require no soaking time and just two simple steps. Plus, they’re ready in just 5 minutes!
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Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Artichokes + Creamy Garlic Dip
40 minutes
These Instant Pot Artichokes are so easy to make, served with a creamy garlic sauce for dipping. They’re ready in just 30 minutes!
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Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg
The Easiest Instant Pot Hummus
20 minutes
This is the Easiest Instant Pot Hummus! All you need are canned chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic – it's ready in minutes!
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Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip via The Kitchen Girl
Instant Pot spinach artichoke dip with 5 minute prep and hands-free pressure cooking in 30 minutes. Everyone loves spinach artichoke dip!
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Instant Pot Queso Dip Recipe via The Cookie Rookie
Whip up a batch of queso dip in minutes with this Instant Pot recipe. Perfectly cheesy and loaded with flavor, time to grab those tortillas!
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Sliders & Lettuce Wraps
Sliders and wraps shouldn’t just be on a restaurant’s appetizer menu! Make your own at home with the Instant Pot. These recipes are sure to impress your guests.
Instant Pot Pulled Pork {Fall Apart Tender}
1 hour 30 minutes
This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is so tender, juicy and easy to make – enjoy it as a sandwich or pair it with coleslaw for a low carb meal!
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Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Apple Cider Pulled Chicken Sliders via Kay’s Clean Eats
Instant Pot Apple Cider Pulled Chicken Sliders are cooked in a beautiful melody of ingredients. Juicy and tender, a total crowd pleaser!
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Korean-Inspired Instant Pot Short Ribs
1 hour 20 minutes
These Korean-Inspired Instant Pot Short Ribs are made with the most flavourful marinade. Serve them as lettuce wraps with sesame slaw!
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Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 928mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3950IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 5mg
Instant Pot Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe via FoodieCrush
These orange chicken lettuce wraps do double duty as a self-serve appetizer or as a healthy main meal that’s quick to make and fun to eat.
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More Stand-Out Instant Pot Appetizers
Here are some more Instant Pot appetizers I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention. Make Mexican street corn, devilled eggs, nachos and more!
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob {+Mexican Street Corn}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Corn on the Cob turns out perfectly every time – I even included a bonus Mexican street corn seasoning for you to try!
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Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs via Skinnytaste
These Instant Pot Deviled Eggs are quick and easy, with a creamy egg yolk filling and a hint of paprika on top. Perfect for all of your summer gatherings!
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Instant Pot Chicken Nachos via Damn Delicious
Need to whip up the BEST EVER nachos for a crowd with minimal effort? THIS IS IT! Fully loaded and so so good.
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Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread via To Simply Inspire
Instant Pot Monkey Bread is a savory, warm pull-apart bread made with tender dough, melted butter, garlic, and parmesan ready in minutes!
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