Question

Thinking of investing in a Instant Pot. Does it worth it? Thoughs?  

Answer 1

I use mine mostly for rice and hard boiled eggs  but I have a 3qt one. Maybe ask some friends locally that have one if you could borrow it to see if you like it first?  

Answer 2

I love my instant pot! I use it basically every day to make everything. I make pasta, rice, almost all of my vegetables, soups, chicken. I barely even use my stove anymore Faster and easy clean-up

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I do have to say, I have the 8 qt and it’s far too big  But I got it for Christmas and my mom didn’t know any better

Answer 3

Yes love mine. Use it often.  

Answer 4

Best buy is having a flash sale on them right now, i was just on their website☺️

Answer 5

I just purchased one on sale 40% off at Target last month. So far I really like it. I made a 6. 5 pound chicken in an hour! 35 minutes of cooking and 25 minutes of steam release. The broth that has accumulated was incredible too, which turned in to a delicious soup.  

Answer 6

I have the instapot vortex 6 qt. AMAZING!  

Answer 7

Ninja Foodi . also amazing. I could get rid of my crockpot and rice cooker now. Awesome how fast it cooks but also amazing is how easy it is to clean compared to oven or stove dishes.  

Answer 8

I love mine. 6 quart.  

Answer 9

I LOVE MINE! Pretty sure I am unable to cook almost any other way now ‍♀️

Answer 10

100% worth it, if just for the fact that I make spaghetti and meatballs in it every week and I don’t have to stand over my stove our drain anything.  

Answer 11

I LOVE my instant pot!  

Answer 12

Love it! Makes quick meals, saves me from ordering out when I’m exhausted after work.  

Answer 13

Yes, worth it if you like meat cooked tender within a short period of time without having to tend to stove or oven. Things like beef stew, ribs, pork carnitas etc.  

Answer 14

I love that when I forget to thaw my meat I can still make what was on the menu cuz I can cook from frozen  

Answer 15

I’ve been thinking about this too even though I’m happy with my slow cooker!  

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@valentinvalentina Dizon it’s so much more than a slow cooker, I cook rice, boil eggs and chicken breast weekly, I can set it and go do other things, I can make tacos, gumbo, anything. it would be great for camping too

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@squirearchy O'Brien That sounds amazing. I will look into this.  

Answer 16

I vote the foodi over the instapot, but that’s just my two cents

Answer 17

My husband is even using it! Also it doesn’t heat up the kitchen and use a lot of energy so it’s good for the electric bill

Answer 18

I truly thought ours would be another not used kitchen gadget but we’ve actually used it a lot. It really does keep us from eating out. I love making boiled eggs. shells just roll off, and everything we’ve tried has been tasty and good. Chicken, soup, pork tenderloin. there are tons of recipes and many just have a couple ingredients.  

Answer 19

Someone else also asked this and originally I said I didn’t use it, I was more of a crockpot gal. Well. My husband started playing with it on the weekend and he loves it! The meals he is making are delicious, easy and fast!  

Answer 20

I use mine a lot. In the summer I use it almost every day so I don’t turn on the stove. Kitchen gets too hot.  

Answer 21

I love mine and use it almost everyday. I live in a sailboat with limited kitchen space so it works great for that. It does pull a lot of power for a boat but its a short amount of time so worth it. I have 2 liners I hated things sticking to the one that came with it so I bought a non stick one. I use the orginally one with the egg bite attachment I also bought. I also use that one for the quickest easiest hard boiled eggs on the planet. Tge egg bite tray is great for egg bites but I used it for muffins and brownies too. I also purchased the spring pan form but didn't use it yet. When this one dies I will get an 8 quart. They also have an air fryer attachment for them now. I also have instant pot 7-1 air fryer which is awesome to since I don't have an oven.  

Answer 22

I bought one a year ago and have never used it. For some reason it scares me? Lol

Answer 23

I use mine almost everyday! I have two actually.  

Answer 24

I make chicken fried rice every week and take it for lunch

Answer 25

I was lucky to get one for Christmas - I love it! It’s trial and error to learn its capabilities and timing (etc) but it’s one of the best presents that’s actually useful. My partner uses it too and he’s more of an oven guy so this helps the argument. I’m amazed every time we use it.  

Answer 26

So worth it!  

Answer 27

I use mine all the time. Love it.  

Answer 28

It’s basically the only thing I cook with now

Answer 29

Yes! Saves so much time and money!  

Answer 30

We have a ninja foodi that has the pressure cook function . along with others. the pressure cook and air fryer have literally changed for the good in my cooking. no more dried out pork chops ;-). I need to look up more recipes but it has been a blessing when school functions get done late!  

Answer 31

Yes! It can save time ( especially if you get home late from work ) it can avoid even thinking about take out , keeps you healthy and in budget!  

Answer 32

Every. Single. Penny.  

Answer 33

Get a Foodi! And worth it.  

Answer 34

I got a Foodi and never used my instapot, so I got rid of it. If you’re thinking of wanting an air fryer the Foodi is both. No regrets here. We use it daily!  

Answer 35

Yes yes yes

Answer 36

100% i use mine multiple times a day

Answer 37

I don’t love mine. Maybe I just haven’t found the right recipes yet but I don’t find it much of a time saver. The only thing that I think works the best in the instant pot is spaghetti squash

Answer 38

Soo worth it! Saves me so much time and it's what I use to meal prep.  

Answer 39

Love love love mine. Get the food network app. They have a lot of good recipes for it.  

Answer 40

Best thing love it!  

Answer 41

Definitely worth the investment!  

Answer 42

Honestly I was a skeptic who was like but I have a crockpot why need it? My mom gifted us one for Christmas and it’s been the best thing. I have made stuffed artichokes, potato soup, rice, and homemade yogurt. It’s literally my favorite.  

Answer 43

Yes I love mine!  

Answer 44

Check khols I got mine on sale was able use coupon and get khols cash back!  

Answer 45

What is the difference between an instapot and a foodi?  

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@roadrunner my Foodi is both a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot and an air fryer in one. It also dehydrates and some other stuff. Definitely worth checking out. I love my Foodi.  

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@nochur thank u

Answer 46

Absolutely. We have the crockpot brand one and love it.  

Answer 47

I like my air fryer more. I use my IP, just not as much as I thought I woukd

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@randallrandan14 same. I love the air fryer because it’s so easy for the kids to use too. They use it every single day

Answer 48

What are your favorite recipes using the instant pot? I got one for Christmas and have made a few things (southern green beans super easy and delish) but have had a hard time finding a lot of recipes for it

Answer 49

We love ours! I use it at least 2 times a week.  

Answer 50

I have a family of 8- 5 teenage boys and an adult daughter along with my hubby and I and we eat out of this 5x a week doubling or tripling the recipes using the 8 quart. Love it as we are always on the go. I can cook a Dr Pepper pulled pork in 55 mins. to me that is crazy and it’s so delicious!  

Answer 51

YES! Many times if I forgot to take something out of the freezer for dinner, then I'd stop at the store and get something already thawed. With my instant pot, I have often cooked from frozen. saves money that way.  

Answer 52

My husband loves our Instapot. honestly, I prefer the Crockpot . lol

Answer 53

Yes it is wonderful! We have stopped eating out. If you want to see my favorite Instant Pot model and healthy Instant Pot meals, check out my latest post:  
https://www.mombeach.com/healthy-in...ipes/

Answer 54

Hell yes 1000%

Answer 55

I love mine! I got an 8qt knock off (can’t remember the brand) at Costco for $55 last year. Can’t recommend it enough

Answer 56

Love mine! Use it for all kinds of things

Answer 57

I hate cooking but love mine

Answer 58

Yes! It’s the best!  

Answer 59

Yes! I have 2, lol.  

Answer 60

Well start with a thrift store crock pot, then after you use it 10 times upgrade to a $$$ instapot

Answer 61

Yes, i just got one at xmas, ans i am definately ahppy i did. sorry to the spelling. dinner crunch time is not an issue anymore!  

Answer 62

We upgraded to the Duo crisp. Instapot with the option to airfry. WE LOVE IT!  

Answer 63

I hated it. I love my crock pot.  

Answer 64

Completely. It will change your cooking life.  

Answer 65

Just bought one when they released in australia. Love it!  

Answer 66

I waited until Amazon Prime day to purchase. Use it all the time!  

Answer 67

I love mine. Saves the day when it comes to quick dinners especially if I have frozen chicken and I want to throw something together really fast.  

Answer 68

Best investment we EVER made! You will love it!  

Answer 69

Love mine

Answer 70

I didn't like mine, but we got a Ninja Foodi and I really love it! We haven't used it a ton, slowly trying new things, but everything has been great so far and it's nice to make a meal in one pot. It has the Air Fryer function as well, although I've seen InstantPot came out with one that also has that function. That is what makes it so worth it to me.  

Answer 71

I didn't like mine

Answer 72

Do it!  

Answer 73

Sooo worth it! You can make everything and in half the time. It saves me so much time fixing dinner I now use that extra time to spend with family! Do it best thing I ever bought

Answer 74

So funny you mention this. tonight my 10 yo daughter tells me “You know Mom I was a little skeptical when you bought the instant pot - I didn’t know if it would be a good investment. But I think it was! ” Lol! So I guess we think so!  

Answer 75

I love my instant pot!  

Answer 76

Love it!  

Answer 77

I’d recommend the Ninja Foodi. It can do all the instant pot can plus air fry! It’s amazing!  

Answer 78

I’m in LOVE with my Instant Pot 6-qt! I use it several times a week and sometimes several times a day! Of course I couldn’t live without the Rootitoot Instant Pot group on Facebook. Soooo many great recipes in the Files tab at the top of the page. I have both of her cookbooks too. Omgosh, so amazing! Check her website too at Rootitoot. com where there are lots more recipes. Cooking real food at home saves so much money! You can’t go wrong with your pot with this kind of support to teach you step by step.  

Answer 79

Just got one today, super excited to try it! Costco has it $20 off, for $69. 99