An Instant Pot can do a lot straight from the box, and that is the trap of shopping for extras. Search for accessories and you will find sets with dozens of pieces, most of which end up in a drawer. A few parts earn their place, and most of them come down to one question: which size is your pot?
This guide sticks to official Instant Pot parts plus one OXO sling, and it names the pot sizes each one fits. Replacement sealing rings come first because they keep the cooker working. Lids, inner pots, slings and racks follow, for the way you actually cook.
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Quick verdict: which Instant Pot accessory to buy first
The best first buy is a spare set of genuine Instant Pot sealing rings, because the ring wears out and the pot will not seal without it. This pack fits 4- to 6-quart pots. Next comes the OXO bakeware sling for 6- and 8-quart cookers, then the official 8-piece Cook/Bake Set if you want to bake and steam. If you own a 3-quart Mini, start with the spare 3-quart inner pot.
Fit decides everything here, so check your model on the cooker or in the manual before you buy.
Five Instant Pot accessories at a glance
Our five standout picks side by side, one for each kind of need, with the fit each maker or listing states. All eight accessories are reviewed in full below.
| Accessory | Best for | Pot size | Material | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Instant Pot Sealing Rings, 2-PackBest overall
|
Keeping the pot sealing | 4- to 6-quart | Silicone | View on Amazon |
| Lifting hot dishes | 6- and 8-quart | Silicone | View on Amazon | |
| Baking and steaming | 6- and 8-quart | Stainless, silicone | View on Amazon | |
Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Pot, Mini 3-QuartBest for 3-quart
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A spare pot for a Mini | 3-quart Mini | 304 stainless | View on Amazon |
| Slow cooking | 8-quart | Tempered glass | View on Amazon |
Product images from Amazon. Fit is as stated by each maker or listing, so confirm your model before you buy.
Our picks for the best instant pot accessories
These eight picks run from the part every cooker needs to the extras that suit certain cooks. Each one lists the pot sizes it fits, why it earns its space, and an honest reason to pass.
1. Instant Pot Sealing Rings, 2-Pack – The One Part That Wears Out
Start here. The ring is the part of an Instant Pot that wears out with ordinary cooking, and the pot cannot hold pressure without a sound one. Food Network’s accessory list includes this genuine two-pack for that reason: the ring is what keeps the pot airtight in pressure cook mode.
Two rings also solve the smell problem. Silicone is porous, and Instant Pot says the ring can absorb odors and discolor, so a pot of beans with chiles and cumin can leave its mark on the next rice pudding. Keep one ring for savory food and one for sweet, and mark them so you can tell which is which, because both rings in this pack are clear.
Check the size before you order. The listing title says 6 quart, its size field says 5 and 6 quart, and its feature list names all 4- and 6-quart Instant Pot cookers, including the Rio Mini and the Duo. It is not sold for 3-quart or 8-quart pots, which need their own ring.
Instant Pot’s product pages suggest a new ring every 12 to 18 months, or every 6 to 12 months if odor and staining bother you. The listing also warns that third-party rings may cause safety risks and may void the warranty, which is why we did not pick a cheaper copy.
Why we like it
- Two rings, so sweet and savory cooking stay apart
- Genuine part, as the maker asks for
- Food-grade silicone that the listing says is BPA-free
- Safe in the dishwasher and the freezer
- Food Network includes the genuine 2-pack in its accessory list
Key specifications
| Model | IP-Silicone Sealing Ring Clear Combo |
|---|---|
| Fits | 4-, 5- and 6-quart Instant Pot cookers (listing) |
| Material | Food-grade silicone |
| Included | 2 clear rings |
| Heat limit | Not stated |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Every owner of a 4-, 5- or 6-quart pot should keep a spare. A ring that fails on a weeknight stops dinner, and a spare in the drawer means you can swap it and carry on.
Skip it if you own a 3-quart or 8-quart pot. This size is not made for those, so search for the ring made for your model.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two rings in one pack
- Genuine Instant Pot part
- Goes in the dishwasher
Cons
- Fits only 4- to 6-quart pots
- Both rings are clear, so you must mark them
- Will need replacing again
2. OXO Good Grips Pressure Cooker Bakeware Sling – Lifts Hot Pans Out Cleanly
Getting a hot dish out of a deep pot is the awkward part of pot-in-pot cooking. This silicone sling sits under the dish, and its two handles let you lift straight up without reaching into the steam. Food Network lists it for that job, noting that the handles stay out of your food.
OXO says the handles interlock so they fit under the pressure cooker lid and stay above the food. The sling also keeps bakeware above the water, which matters for cheesecake, a lasagna, a small flan or anything else that should not sit in liquid.
It is made for 6- and 8-quart pressure cookers and multicookers, so it is not tied to one Instant Pot model. OXO reminds you to follow your cooker’s minimum liquid amount, and that still applies with a sling in the pot.
Why we like it
- Sized for 6- and 8-quart cookers
- Handles interlock and fit under the lid
- Keeps bakeware above the water
- Dishwasher safe
- Comes with the OXO Better Guarantee for repair or replacement
Key specifications
| Model | 11249500 |
|---|---|
| Fits | 6- and 8-quart pressure and multi cookers |
| Material | Heat-resistant, food-safe silicone |
| Included | 1 sling |
| Heat limit | Not stated (listed as high heat resistant) |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | OXO Better Guarantee |
Why we recommend it
Buy it if you cook in a dish inside the pot, or if you want a better way to lift anything heavy. It replaces the foil strip many cooks fold by hand, and it goes in the dishwasher afterward.
Skip it if you own a 3-quart pot, since OXO sizes it for 6 and 8 quarts only.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Works beyond Instant Pot
- Stays out of the food
- Easy to clean
Cons
- Not sized for 3-quart pots
- Heat limit not stated
- Only useful with a dish or pan
3. Instant Pot Official 8-Piece Cook/Bake Set – Racks, Pans and Lids Together
If you want to cook more than one thing at once, this set gives you the pieces in one box. It holds a stainless steel round pan with a removable base, a solid-bottom stainless steel round pan, a removable divider, two silicone lids, and upper and lower wire egg racks.
The divider is the useful surprise: it splits a pan so two foods can cook side by side. The removable-base pan has a silicone ring to stop leaks, and the snap-fit lids protect food while it cooks and let the pan go straight into the fridge.
Instant Pot sizes the set for 6- and 8-quart cookers and gives a heat limit of 450°F. Stainless pans also mean there is no coating to look after.
Why we like it
- Eight pieces that work together
- Fits both 6- and 8-quart cookers
- Stainless pans rather than a coated surface
- Divider lets two foods share a pan
- Heat resistant to 450°F, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | 5252102 |
|---|---|
| Fits | 6- and 8-quart cookers |
| Material | Stainless steel and BPA-free silicone |
| Included | 2 pans, divider, 2 lids, 2 egg racks |
| Heat limit | 450°F |
| Dishwasher safe | Not stated |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
This suits a cook who has mastered the basics and now wants cheesecake, eggs or layered meals. Buying the pieces one at a time would take more shopping, and these are made to work together.
Skip it if your pot is a 3-quart Mini, or if storage is short. Eight pieces take up a drawer.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One purchase covers baking and steaming
- Lids double for fridge storage
- Stainless steel pans
Cons
- Not for 3-quart pots
- Dishwasher care not stated in the listing
- Bulky to store
4. Instant Pot Stainless Steel Inner Pot, Mini 3-Quart – A Spare or a Pot-in-Pot Liner
This is the spare inner pot for a 3-quart Mini, in the same 304 stainless steel with no chemical coating. It has a 3-ply bottom for even heat and markings at 1/2 and 2/3, the fill lines the listing gives for pressure cooking.
It has a second life in a bigger cooker. Pressure Cook Recipes, a site built around this type of cooking, names the official 3-quart pot as one of the best liners for pot-in-pot cooking in 6- and 8-quart models. Rice can cook in the small pot, set on a rack above a stew or beans in the big one.
Polished steel cleans up easily and the pot is dishwasher safe. If you use it as a liner, the outer pot still needs its minimum liquid, as your cooker’s manual sets out.
Why we like it
- Genuine replacement for the 3-quart Mini
- Food-grade 304 stainless with no coating
- 3-ply bottom for even heat
- Fill markings at 1/2 and 2/3
- Works as a pot-in-pot liner, per Pressure Cook Recipes
Key specifications
| Model | 212-0001-01 |
|---|---|
| Fits | 3-quart Mini; liner use in 6- and 8-quart (Pressure Cook Recipes) |
| Material | 304 (18/8) stainless steel |
| Included | 1 inner pot |
| Heat limit | Not stated |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Mini owners get a true spare. Owners of larger pots get a small second vessel for rice or a side dish, which turns one cooker into a two-part meal.
Skip it if you own a 6- or 8-quart pot and have no plans for pot-in-pot cooking. It is too small to be your main pot there.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Doubles as a liner
- Fill lines for pressure cooking
- Dishwasher safe
Cons
- Replacement use is Mini only
- No handles
- Small for a main pot in larger cookers
5. Instant Pot Tempered Glass Lid, 8-Quart – See Inside While Slow Cooking
The pressure lid is a poor fit for slow cooking or sautéing, because you cannot see in. This glass lid takes over for those jobs. The listing says it has a steam vent and can be used instead of the pressure lid for slow cooking, sautéing or browning. It is not a pressure lid.
The Daily Beast liked that you can see what is going on without lifting the lid, and Food Network also lists the genuine glass lid. That is a small daily gain on a pot of beans or a slow-cooked barbacoa.
At 10.2 inches, it is made for 8-quart cookers such as the Lux 80 and Duo 80, so do not expect it to sit on a smaller pot. The rim and handle are stainless, and the listing says the lid can go in the oven up to 428°F on a stainless inner pot. Pressure Cook Recipes adds that the lid works with Slow Cook on models bought after January 2014, so owners of older pots should check first.
Why we like it
- Tempered glass, so you can watch the pot
- Steam vent in the lid
- Oven use up to 428°F on a stainless inner pot
- Dishwasher safe
- Named by both Food Network and The Daily Beast
Key specifications
| Model | 213-0301-01 |
|---|---|
| Fits | 8-quart cookers, including Lux 80 and Duo 80 |
| Material | Tempered glass, stainless rim and handle |
| Included | 1 lid |
| Heat limit | 428°F (oven, on a stainless inner pot) |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Anyone who uses an 8-quart pot as a slow cooker should have this. It also covers the inner pot when you lift it out for the table.
Skip it if your pot is not 8-quart. We found no plain in-stock 6-quart version when we checked, and this size is too wide for one.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Clear view of the food
- Steam vent for slow cooking
- Oven-safe to 428°F
Cons
- Not for pressure cooking
- 8-quart only
- Glass needs care around hard surfaces
6. Instant Pot Silicone Lid, 8-Quart – Turns the Inner Pot Into Storage
When dinner ends, the inner pot often goes straight in the fridge. This silicone lid closes it, so you do not need to tip a big batch of beans or pozole into another container. The listing calls it resealable and spill-proof, and says it helps store up to 8 portions.
This is a storage cover, not a cooking lid, so keep using the proper lid when the cooker is running. It fits all 8-quart stainless inner pots from Instant Pot, it also works as a bowl cover or a microwave cover, and it goes in the dishwasher.
Owners of the 3-quart Mini can buy a matching 8-inch silicone lid from Instant Pot. We did not find a plain in-stock 6-quart version from the maker when we checked.
Why we like it
- Fits all 8-quart Instant Pot stainless inner pots
- Resealable and spill-proof, per the listing
- BPA-free silicone
- Dishwasher safe
Key specifications
| Model | IP-Silicone Lid, 8 Qt |
|---|---|
| Fits | 8-quart stainless inner pots |
| Material | BPA-free silicone |
| Included | 1 lid |
| Heat limit | Not stated |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
This is a small purchase that fits how people actually use the pot. Big-batch cooks get fewer containers to wash and an easier shelf in the fridge.
Skip it if you own a 6-quart pot, or if you always move leftovers into smaller containers anyway.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Cuts down on containers
- Also covers bowls
- Easy to wash
Cons
- 8-quart only
- Storage cover, not a cooking lid
- Silicone can hold on to smells
7. Instant Pot Official Starter Accessories Set – Mitts and a Mat for Any Size
This is the one pick that fits nearly every pot in the range. The listing names 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7.5-, 8- and 10-quart Instant Pot cookers, and the set holds mini mitts, a heat-resistant mat that doubles as a pot holder, and a suction sealing lid.
The mitts are the star. Regular oven mitts are bulky beside the inner pot, and The Daily Beast praised Instant Pot’s mini mitts for their ribbed grip when sliding the pot out. The mat gives that hot pot somewhere to land, on the counter or the table.
The materials are food-safe silicone and BPA-free parts, and the listing says they are dishwasher and freezer safe. The suction lid is there for storing food in the inner pot.
Why we like it
- Fits 3- to 10-quart Instant Pot cookers, per the listing
- Mini mitts reach beside the inner pot
- Mat protects the counter from a hot pot
- Dishwasher and freezer safe
Key specifications
| Model | IP-Starter Accessories Set |
|---|---|
| Fits | 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7.5-, 8- and 10-quart cookers |
| Material | Food-safe silicone, BPA-free materials |
| Included | Mini mitts, mat/pot holder, suction lid |
| Heat limit | Not stated |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
A good first buy, or a gift for someone who just got a cooker. It handles the hot-pot problem from the first meal, and sizing is not a worry.
Skip it if you already own good small mitts and a trivet, since the lid alone is not enough reason to buy.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Widest size range on this page
- Useful from the first meal
- Dishwasher safe
Cons
- Heat limit not stated
- Lid is for storage, not cooking
- Overlaps with mitts you may own
8. Instant Pot Silicone Roasting Rack – Lifts Meat Out of the Drippings
This silicone rack holds meat, fish or vegetables up out of the juices so the fat drains away, and it can act as a trivet on the table afterward.
The Daily Beast lists it for roasting meat, fish and vegetables inside the pot. For a Mexican kitchen, that means a pork shoulder for carnitas or a chicken for tinga held above the cooking liquid, then shredded and finished however you like.
It is made for 6- and 8-quart cookers, it is heat resistant to 450°F, and it goes in the dishwasher.
Why we like it
- Fits 6- and 8-quart cookers
- Holds food above the drippings
- Doubles as a table trivet
- Heat resistant to 450°F, per the listing
- Dishwasher safe
Key specifications
| Model | 5252241 (part 5252051) |
|---|---|
| Fits | 6- and 8-quart cookers |
| Material | BPA-free silicone |
| Included | 1 rack |
| Heat limit | 450°F |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Why we recommend it
Choose this if you cook large cuts of meat and want them out of the liquid. It is one soft piece to wash, and it earns a second job on the table.
Skip it if your cooker’s own trivet already does what you need, since this does much the same basic job.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Good for large cuts
- Doubles as a trivet
- Simple to wash
Cons
- Not for 3-quart pots
- Silicone can hold on to smells
- Overlaps with any trivet you own
How to choose accessories for your pot size
Most buying mistakes here are fit mistakes. Work through these points before you add anything to a cart.
Start with the exact model
Quart size alone is not enough. A 6-quart Pro and a 6-quart Duo both hold 6 quarts, yet Instant Pot sells some 6-quart inner pots designed only for Pro-type models. Find the model name on the cooker, then match it to the listing.
| Pot size | Picks from this page that fit |
|---|---|
| 3-quart | Mini inner pot, starter set |
| 4- and 5-quart | Sealing rings, starter set |
| 6-quart | Sealing rings, sling, cook/bake set, roasting rack, starter set |
| 8-quart | Sling, cook/bake set, roasting rack, glass lid, silicone lid, starter set |
| 10-quart | Starter set |
Stay genuine for the parts that hold pressure
The sealing ring is the part to be strict about. Instant Pot’s listing warns that third-party rings may cause safety risks, product damage and reduced performance, and may void the warranty. Pressure Cook Recipes quotes the company saying there may be serious safety concerns with an untested ring. That is why this page has no off-brand ring, even though many exist.
Choose materials you will clean
Stainless steel and silicone cover almost everything here. Stainless takes a scrub and has no coating to wear. Silicone can absorb odors, which is worth remembering if you cook with a lot of chile, garlic and cumin. Keep silicone pieces for savory food apart from those you use for flan or cheesecake.
Buy for the food you cook
If you mainly cook beans, stews and shredded meats, the ring, a lid and a rack are likely enough. Cheesecake, flan and steamed eggs are what justify a sling and a pan set. See our guide to charro beans and refried beans for two dishes that start with a pot of beans.
Mind the storage
Every accessory needs a home. Pans and racks need a shelf, and even a small pile of silicone takes up a drawer. If space is short, buy the ring first and add one piece at a time.
How we picked these Instant Pot accessories
We read the Amazon listing for each product and checked that it was in stock when we wrote this. We left out unknown sellers for parts that touch food or hold pressure, and anything low on stock. Outside opinion came from Food Network’s accessory list, The Daily Beast and Pressure Cook Recipes, which are editorial recommendations rather than head-to-head comparisons. We also checked the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall database under the brand names and found no recall of these accessories. This page rests on that reading, not on our own trials.
Instant Pot accessory questions, answered
Do I have to use Instant Pot brand sealing rings?
Instant Pot says yes. Its listing warns that third-party rings may cause safety risks and may void the warranty, so genuine rings are the sensible choice.
How often should I replace the sealing ring?
Instant Pot’s product pages suggest every 12 to 18 months, or every 6 to 12 months if odor and staining bother you. Replace it sooner if you see cracks or damage.
Do pressure cooker accessories fit every Instant Pot?
No. Rings, lids and inner pots are sized by model. Slings, racks and pan sets are more forgiving, and most on this page fit both 6- and 8-quart cookers.
Can I pressure cook with the glass lid or the silicone lid?
No. The glass lid is sold for slow cooking, sautéing and browning in place of the pressure lid, and the silicone lid is a storage cover. Use the cooker’s own pressure lid to cook under pressure.
What should I buy for a 3-quart Mini?
Fewer pieces fit. Start with the Mini inner pot and the starter set on this page, then look for a ring made for 3-quart pots, since the pack here is not sold for them.
Our last word on Instant Pot extras
Buy the ring, match everything else to your model, and stop when the drawer starts to fill. If you are still choosing a cooker, our guide to the best pressure cooker compares the main models, and the best large pressure cooker guide covers bigger batches. When you would rather leave the cooking to someone else, call to order from Julia’s.