What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 multicooker recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Multicooker Recipes
Multi-Cooker Pineapple Chicken
Multicooker Chicken Scarpariello with Rigatoni
Multi-Cooker Mushroom Risotto
Multi-Cooker with Chicken Tacos & Cumin-Sichuan Pork
Multi-Cooker Cilantro Lemon Chicken
NEW! Valentine’s DayChicken breasts with cherry sauce and fried pecans
Multi Cooker Beef Ragu
The Best Multi-Cooker White Beans
Easy Old Fashion Chili
Multi-Cooker Mushroom Risotto
What can I cook in my Multicooker?
Your multi-cooker can double as a rice cooker, and it comes with preset options for (white) rice and multigrain cooking. You can also cook soup, stews, poultry, beans and chili on its other preset modes. And the multi-cooker has a setting for making your own yogurt without the need for specialized equipment.
Can you cook a whole meal in a multi-cooker?
A multi-cooker is one of the most useful tools you can have in your kitchen. You can easily cook an entire meal in one pot, without ever turning on your stove.
Is a multi-cooker better than a slow cooker?
It’s just as safe as a slow cooker! Depending on what you’re cooking there may be more hands on time but as far as safety goes it’s about the same.
What is a multi-cooker good for?
A multi-cooker can replace a number of kitchen appliances: rice cooker, electric frypan, pressure cooker, slow cooker, yoghurt maker and steamer. That frees up a whole lot of cupboard space!
Can you fry in a multi-cooker?
No, the only method of frying you will be able to do with an Instant Pot or any other electric pressure cooker is pan frying or sautéing with very little oil. Electric pressure cookers are simply not made for pressure frying of deep frying.
Do multi cookers use a lot of electricity?
Eliminating the need to use a steamer, deep fryer, a slow cooker, an oven, hob, bread maker, a rice cooker and even a microwave (you get this gist) – a multi cooker takes up only a small amount of space on a counter top and by using only one electric plug socket, it’s energy efficient too.
Can a multi-cooker cook rice?
A multi cooker is a benchtop kitchen appliance that can perform various cooking methods including pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, steaming and air frying, just to name a few.
Is multi-cooker healthy?
Health benefits
Because a multi-cooker uses very little liquid, reaches a temperature no higher than 250 F, and cooks very quickly, it preserves more nutrients than many other cooking methods.
How do you bake in a Multicooker?
Is a Multicooker a pressure cooker?
The answer is no. Multi-cookers and pressure cookers are different appliances. The major difference between a multi-cooker and a pressure cooker is that multi cookers are appliances designed to perform a range of cooking tasks so they can replace other kitchen gadgets like pressure cookers and slow cookers.
What size multi-cooker do I need?
If you will typically cook meals for 4 people or less, a 3 or 6 quart size electric pressure cooker should be perfect. If you have a larger family or you like to prepare large roasts or batch cook, you should consider purchasing an 8 quart size.
What is the best electric multi-cooker?
Our Top Multi-Cooker Picks
- Best Overall: Cuisinart High Pressure Electric Multicooker, 6 QT.
- Best Instant Pot (and Best Value): Instant Pot Duo™ Multi-Use Pressure Cooker, 6 QT.
- Best Pressure Cooker + Air Fryer: Ninja Foodi Pro 11-in-1.
- Best Smart Multi-Cooker: CHEF iQ Smart Cooker™, 6 QT.