5 Best Instant Pot Models for Quick and Healthy Meals People rave about them for a reason.

 The Instant Pot is fantastic for quickly preparing warm, substantial meals without putting in a lot of effort, which is why so many people swear by it.

“In recent years, the Instant-Pot has exploded in popularity, quickly becoming the go-to small kitchen device for families of all sizes. They've become so popular that we've seen them qualify as some of the top deals we've seen for huge shopping holidays like Prime Day and Black Friday,” says Instantpothelp.com's Consumer Analyst Julie Ramhold.

However, because there are several different models for different cooking demands, it's worth looking around and finding the ideal one (or several) for your kitchen and needs.

“While demands vary, it appears that the 6-quart models are sufficient for two to four persons in small families. We notice the most savings on this mid-size pressure cooker, but we've also seen fantastic rates on 3- and 8-quart models,” Ramhold adds.

In reality, there are 17 different Instant Pot models, each with its own set of features that distinguishes it from the rest. Some versions, for example, can assist you can fruit, manufacture eggs, and even make creamy yoghurt from scratch, while others just cannot. If you eat eggs every morning, you might want to look for a model with this function.

Here are the top 5 quick pots available. Prepare to cook something delectable tonight!

Instant Pot Duo is the best classic.

According to Ramhold, this model is routinely discounted, with prices falling to under $50. “It has seven functions, including low and high pressure cooking, as well as pressure cooking, slow cooking, rice cooking, steaming, sautéing, and making yoghurt, as well as a keep warm function,” she explains. It also features 14 intelligent programmes to make cooking easier. It's a tried-and-true formula that works every time.

Features: Rice, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Meat/Stew, Multigrain, Porridge, Soup/Broth, Steam, Manual or Pressure Cooking, Rice, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Meat/Stew, Multigrain, Porridge, Soup/Broth, Steam, Manual or Pressure Cooking

Instant Pot Duo Plus is the best choice for parents.

This type is quite similar to the Duo model, except instead of seven functions, it includes nine. The cake/egg maker and sterilisation capability are the two extras. “If you're a parent, you'll want the Duo Plus quick pot. It can sterilise infant bottles and bake cakes, in addition to all of the functions of the Duo model, which include 15 different settings,” explains Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN.

Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Cake, Egg, and Slow Cook, Saute/Simmer, Rice Cook, Multigrain, Porridge, Steam, Sterilize, Yogurt, Keep Warm, and Pressure Cook are all techniques that can be used to prepare food.

Instant Pot Duo Mini is the best choice for singles.

This is the one to get if you only need to cook for one person or single portions. “The instant pot duo tiny is a great alternative if you only cook for one person or have limited storage space,” Jones explains. However, just because it's smaller doesn't mean it's of poorer quality. “As the best-selling Instant Pot, it still boasts 14 settings and delivers high-quality, tasty food in no time,” she says.

Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Sauté/Searing, Steam, Rice, Porridge, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Yogurt, Manual, and Pressure Cook are some of the features available.

Instant Pot Ultra is the best choice for meal preppers.

With 10 functions and 16 smart programmes, the Ultra versions have even more features. “You must use your Instant Pot to prepare meals. “The possibilities are endless,” adds Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, author of Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook. “Big batches of rice, hard cooked eggs, pulled chicken, pulled pork, and peach jam are just the beginning.” I also like how this model has a steriliser.

Rice, Bean/Chili, Meat/Stew, Multigrain, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Sauté/Searing, Steam, Rice, Slow Cook, Keep Warm, Porridge, Soup/Broth, Cake, Sterilize, Steam, Egg, Manual or Pressure Cooking, and Ultra.

Instant Pot Lux is the best budget option.

The Lux is a more basic model that is frequently discounted, so you can purchase it for a fantastic price while still getting a lot of features. “It's a 6-in-1 appliance with 12 smart programmes,” says the narrator. When it's on sale, we usually see it for around $50, which is well within many people's budgets,” Ramhold says.

Features: Rice, Meat/Stew, Multigrain, Soup/Broth, Bean/Chili, Poultry, Sauté/Searing, Rice, Steam, Slow Cook, Keep Warm Steam, Manual or Pressure Cooking, Porridge, Cake and Egg