Instant pot steamer basket has 3 quart, 6 quart and 8 quart capacity variations. The steamer basket with 3 quart capacity is recommended for small families and 8 quart one for large families. It’s safe to steam baby food.

Multi purpose Instant pot steamer basket

Instant pot steamer basket can be used for cooking vegetables, poultry, eggs, fruits, burgers, dumplings, fish, cheesy snacks and other food. It can prepare small and large quantities of food. It holds and steams eggs,or corn on the cob.

You can reheat all your leftovers in Instant pot steamer basket. It is healthier to use steamer basket for reheating foods instead of using microwave. 

It keeps you away from frustrating moments of burns when using open pots or skillets.

The other good side of using a steamer instead of a microwave is a rehydration. Food gets hot because of the hot steam, but in the microwave because of the waves.

How to use Instant Pot Steamer Basket

Instant pot steamer basket requires additional pot or pressure cooker with lid. The 3 quart steamer basket fits 3 and 5 quart Instant Pots, the 6 quart one fits 6 and 8 quart Instant pots, the 8 quart basket fits 8 quart Instant Pot and larger pressure cookers from another brand.

3 quart steamer basket prepares 1-2 servings of food, 6 quart steamer basket prepares 3-4 servings of food. 8 quart steamer basket prepares 5-7 servings. Instant pot steamer basket is designed to sit in the Instant pot. It has 4 stainless steel legs that hold the basket over the boiling water.

For steaming: add some water in an Instant pot (leave some space between the water level and a basket, so boiling water doesn’t reach your veggies). Cover the lid and steam for required time until the desired crispness or softness. When it’s ready, open the lid and let the steam out. Serve vegetables on a plate or bowl.

The advantages of Instant Pot Steamer Basket

This steamer basket for instant pot pressure cooker is made of 18/8 stainless steel. It’s durable and safe for metal utensils. It won’t corrode, chip, rust or tarnish. The stainless steel steamer basket will not dent or deform and is dishwasher safe. It can be used as a colander. The legs can scratch the non-stick coating of the pot. It’s recommended to use the steamer basket with stainless steel pot or pan.

The instant pot steamer basket cooks vegetables and eggs. It also can hold and steam small products such as sweet corn or green peas. The surface of stainless steel basket has holes on the bottom and the side that allows the steam to spread evenly and cook food perfectly. The basket is deep. It’s perfect for cooking corn on the cob, asparagus, carrots, potatoes, heads of broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke and more.

Instant pot steamer basket is specifically designed for instant pot pressure cookers, but can be used with regular pots and other pressure cookers.

Instant Pot Steamer Basket features

• Stainless steel construction.
• Steams vegetables, fruits, eggs, dumplings, seafood and poultry.
• Silicone heat resistant handle.
• Designed for Instant pot pressure cookers.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Made in China.

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