37 Yummy Instant Pot Recipes to Cook in Your RV (2024)

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What’s almost as easy as throwing dinner on the grill? Throwing dinner in your Instant Pot! These 37 yummy Instant Pot recipes are just the meals you’ve been looking for to cook up in your RV.

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My Love for the Instant Pot

If you’ve read any of my RV kitchen posts, then you’re very aware how much I used the Instant Pot while enjoying full-time RV life.

Here are a few reasons why I love the Instant Pot and why it is an essential RV kitchen accessory:

  • It saves me time, cooking thingswayfaster than on the stove
  • Using the oven heats up the RV really fast and that’s miserable in the summer
  • It’s only one pot I have to clean
  • Rice turns out perfect every time
  • Quinoa turns out perfect every time
  • Potato soup turns out perfect every time

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  • Instant Pot Quinoa Taco Recipe
  • RV Kitchen Essentials for Full-Time RV Living
  • Easy Instant Pot Beef Chili Recipe

The Instant Pot also made it in one of our TREKKN videos. You can catch it at around the 2:50 mark in the video below.

I was fairly late to the Instant Pot phenomenon because I just didn’t get what all the hype was about. But after finally purchasing one and using it on the road, I totally get why it’s perfect for RV travel.

If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet and you’re shopping for one, I have the 6 qt. version. It is big enough and has all the bells and whistles to cook amazing meals for my family of five.

While this pot is known for cooking scrumptious hot meals, it also makes yogurt and can be used to sautee or keep food warm.

For even more details of using an Instant Pot in your RV kitchen, read through my article titled “RV camping and cooking with an Instant Pot.” I cover wattage, amps, and Instant Pot accessories that are perfect for an RV lifestyle.

From butter chicken and baked potato soup to pulled pork and shrimp bowls, the following Instant Pot recipes are sure to be a hit with your RV traveling crew.

37 Instant Pot Recipes for RV Travel

  1. Umami Pot Roast| Pressure Cook Recipes
  2. Chicken Pho | Platings and Pairings
  3. Honey Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Breasts | Kristine’s Kitchen Blog
  4. Instant Pot Potato Corn Chowder | TREKKN
  5. Vegetarian Lentil Tortilla Soup | Peas and Crayons
  6. Buffalo Chicken Soup | Wholesome Yum
  7. Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce | Savory Tooth
  8. Healthy Turkey Chili | Kristine’s Kitchen Blog
  9. Baked Potato Soup | Living Locurto
  10. Stuffed Pepper Soup | Salt and Lavender
  11. Thai Peanut Chicken and Noodles | The Creative Bite
  12. 20 Minute Chicken Burrito Bowls | Damn Delicious
  13. Butter Chicken | The Typical Mom
  14. | TREKKN
  15. Chicken Enchiladas | No. 2 Pencil
  16. Chipotle Shredded Beef | Taste and Tell Blog
  17. Chicken Alfredo | Delish
  18. Giant Pancake | Delish
  19. Sweet and Sour Chicken | Paleo Running Momma
  20. Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos | Half Baked Harvest
  21. Instant Pot Jerk Chicken Tacos | It’s Taco Day
  22. BBQ Pulled Pork | Jo Cooks
  23. Instant Pot Ribs | Well Plated
  24. Shrimp Boil | Damn Delicious
  25. Buffalo Chicken Sliders | Yellow Bliss Road
  26. Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash | The Gunny Sack
  27. Tuscan Ragu Pasta | Good Housekeeping
  28. Orange Chicken | Sweet and Savory Meals
  29. Coconut Lime Quinoa | Unsophisticook
  30. Miso Corn Chowder | 101 Cookbooks
  31. Cashew Chicken | Whole Kitchen Sink
  32. Risotto with Sweet Potato, Lemon and Sage | Woman’s Day
  33. Spicy Sesame Rice Bowls | Good Housekeeping
  34. Raspberry-Chipotle Chicken Drumettes | Cooking Light
  35. Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef Tacos | TREKKN
  36. Easy Instant Pot Chili with Beans and Chipotle Crema | TREKKN
  37. Instant Pot Taco Soup with Taco-Lime Crema | TREKKN

If you’re looking for even more RV recipe ideas, check out these posts:

  • 30 Easy RV Meals
  • 17 Make-Ahead Camping Meals

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Julie Bonner

Julie specializes in helping you whip up delicious meals in your tiny RV kitchen, as well as RV organization tips and helping fellow RVers make their RV feel like home. Her favorite RVing spot is in Banff National Park in Canada where yes, the water really is that blue and the people really are that nice.

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FAQs

Is an Instant Pot good for an RV? ›

Other positive factors of the Instant Pot and like cookers are that they are portable, allowing you to use them outside as long as you have a power source. They prevent splashes and splatters from cooking on the RV stovetop.

What foods should not be cooked in an Instant Pot? ›

In fact, there are a handful of foods that just shouldn't be pressure-cooked. Among them are dairy and fried foods, as well as burgers and steaks.

Can you make everything in an Instant Pot? ›

In general, Instant Pots do so much more than just pressure cooking and can be used as a rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer yogurt maker, sauté pan, and a meal warmer.

What do you cook in Instant Pot first? ›

When it comes to breaking your Instant Pot in, it's a good idea to start with some basic foods and simple meals you're already familiar with, then slowly expand your Instant Pot repertoire from there. Try making staples like eggs, sweet potatoes, rice, or lentils using just the pressure cooker function.

Do Instant Pots use a lot of electricity? ›

Instant Pots will draw different amounts of energy based on the setting. For pressure cooking, a standard 6-quart model will draw about 1,000 watts or one-third the energy draw of a big oven. Knowing this, we can determine that in New York State, it will cost you about 17 cents per hour to pressure cook.

Are Instant Pots good for camping? ›

Look no further than your Instant Pot. Likely your electric pressure cooker has been a lifesaver at home, but why not let it bring you the same peace and ease of mind when camping too? You don't need to spend hours prepping meals for camping, or spend hours cooking while you're supposed to be enjoying yourself.

Do Instapots make meat tender? ›

The pressure cooker can tenderize the most stubborn cut of meat and turn tough chewy fibers into gelatin, but a few wrong moves can turn meat into a shriveled tasteless lump. Here are my do's and don'ts for getting the most flavor out of your pressure cooked meat. DO brown or broil it.

What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

Why potatoes should not be cooked in pressure cooker? ›

Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch. This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.

Why did Instapot go out of business? ›

“In particular, tightening of credit terms and higher interest rates impacted our liquidity levels and made our capital structure unsustainable,” Mr. Gadbois said. Instant Brands said in a statement on Wednesday that the new financing would allow the company to continue paying workers, vendors and suppliers.

Is Instapot worth it? ›

Yes, the Instant Pot is widely considered an effective and versatile pressure cooker. Many users find it worth the price due to its convenience, time-saving features, and ability to perform various cooking functions in one appliance.

How long do Instant Pots last? ›

The average lifespan of an Instant Pot ranges from 2-5 years, but it can last longer depending on how often it's used and how well-maintained it is. So it's safe to say Instant Pots aren't commonly being replaced, and may even be a one-time purchase.

Why does Instapot say burn food? ›

The Instant Pot's burn message simply means that your Instant Pot has detected that its inner pot has gotten too hot. There may be a slight amount of burned food at the bottom of your pot, but not enough to ruin whatever you're cooking.

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