Steamer Basket for Instant Pot 5 Qt, Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer Steamer Insert with Silicone Handle and Feet, Must have Kitchen Accessories for Steaming Vegetables, Fruit and Eggs - (5/6 QT)

A steamer basket can be one of the most beneficial accessories for the instant pot.

It makes for a less turbulent cooking environment when cooking delicate foods, like eggs.

Also, since liquid must always be added when using the pressure cooker function, the steamer basket is helpful in elevating certain foods that are best cooked without resting in the liquid, like meatloaf and certain desserts.

Our steamer basket has taller feet that keep food out of the liquid and allow you to add more so it doesn't burn.

Here are a few foods and dishes that always benefit from a lift.

Eggs: Because they're so delicate, eggs benefit from being placed in a steamer basket in the Instant Pot.

Since the eggs aren't resting directly against the insert, they're less likely to be jostled or damaged during cooking.

Tough or firm vegetables: The pressure cooker function on your Instant Pot is also a smart solution for cooking tough or firm vegetables in a flash.

Use a steamer basket to prevent the vegetables from soaking up too much of the water in the bottom of the pot.

This is especially important when making potatoes.

Meatloaf, whole chicken, and other meats: Using a steamer basket or rack to elevate meatloaf and whole chicken is a smart solution to prevent the food from getting soggy.

Bread and cakes: Yes, you can even make things like bread and cheesecake in your Instant Pot, but do cook them on a steamer basket or rack so they're not resting in the water at the bottom of the insert.