Best pressure cookers

Pressure cookers have become a wildly popular kitchen appliance for a handful of reasons. Among them is the fact that they're easy to use and they cut down the cooking time from hours to just minutes. These devices can make soups, and stews, cook up meat or veggies, and even make yogurt, all without taking the entire day to do it! Preset options take care of cooking times, letting you focus on other things while your meal cooks up.  We've gathered a collection of the best digital pressure cookers you'll want to add to your kitchen right now.

Instant Pot calls this their Ultra model, and for a good reason. The display is fully illuminated with an even larger blue LCD than previous models and includes settings for altitude, custom temperatures, and a cooking progress indicator. Some of the preset modes have slightly changed, and modes for eggs, cakes, sous vide, and sterilizing have been added.

Get seven features in one small appliance with this model of Instant Pot's famous pressure cooker. You can cook foods 2-6 times faster and save up to 70% energy, thanks to a microprocessor that constantly monitors and adjusts temperatures. This top-selling model also comes in 3-quart and 8-quart sizes.

Unlike the Duo, the Duo Plus includes a smart sous vide preset, as well as an easy-seal lid. The two largest versions of this model have 15 cooking presets, with modes for Cake and Beans included. You can relax when using this model because it has ten built-in safety features to prevent overheating and pressure issues.

This slightly newer version of Instant Pot still offers 7-in-1 cooking, but some other conveniences as well. Instead of manually closing the steam release valve, this model will do it automatically. And when you're ready to release the pressure, there's a quick-release button available, so there's no more waiting.

Ninja takes the pressure cooker one step further by adding the ability to air fry foods. You could be eating crispy foods with up to 75% less fat than traditional deep frying in no time. This model supports five stovetop temperature settings, and the interior pot is non-stick, making it easy to clean after sauteing or cooking grains.

Under pressure

Digital pressure cookers offer a variety of cooking options and settings that save time in the kitchen. For most people, we think the Instant Pot Ultra 10-in-1, 6 QT is the best option. It has all of Instant Pot's available cooking presets and an easy-to-read illuminated display. The settings allow for more fine-tuning than other models, with custom temperatures making sure food is perfect every time. Plus, it's from the original maker of digital pressure cookers. 

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