Skip takeout and enjoy these Instant Pot Asian recipes at home instead!
You’re going to love these quick and easy Instant Pot Asian recipes that bring your favorite takeout flavors to the table—made at home, faster and often healthier.
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I love Asian-inspired food—rice, noodles, vegetables and proteins that soak up bold, savory sauces. When takeout isn’t the best option, Instant Pot recipes let you recreate those familiar flavors at home without hours in the kitchen.
These Instant Pot Asian recipes are designed to be simple, family-friendly, and satisfying. Many are one-pot or mostly hands-off, so you can get dinner on the table while you handle everything else on your to-do list.
Why you’ll love these Instant Pot Asian recipes
The Instant Pot speeds up long braises and stews and makes perfect rice and grains with minimal babysitting. These recipes are ideal when you want a takeout-style meal that’s faster, more affordable, and often healthier than ordering in.
Many of the dishes here rely on simple sauces—soy, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chilies, hoisin or oyster sauce—that you can make from pantry staples or purchase pre-made for convenience. Pair that sauce with rice or noodles and you’ll have a delicious meal in under an hour.
Explore crowd-pleasers like chicken fried rice, sweet-and-sour chicken, pepper steak, teriyaki bowls, and quick Korean-style beef. You’ll also find essential Instant Pot rice recipes—white, brown and jasmine—so you can consistently produce the perfect base for any Asian-inspired meal.
Better-than-takeout Instant Pot recipes
Below is a curated list of dependable, flavor-forward Instant Pot recipes inspired by Chinese, Korean, Thai and pan-Asian flavors. Each entry includes a short description so you can choose the right meal for your family or weeknight schedule.
How to Make Sweet and Sour Chicken in the Instant Pot
Sweet and sour chicken with pineapple and peppers cooks quickly in the Instant Pot, making a bright, family-friendly dinner that pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Easy Instant Pot Sesame Chicken with Rice
A simple sesame-style sauce transforms chicken and rice into a fast, takeout-style meal using basic pantry ingredients.
Instant Pot Pepper Steak
Tender beef and crisp peppers in a savory sauce—this Instant Pot version recreates the classic takeout favorite with less fuss.
Instant Pot Kung Pao Chickpeas
A vegetarian take on kung pao that pairs saucy chickpeas with fluffy rice for a quick, protein-rich meal.
Quick and Easy Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Rice, tender chicken, and a glossy teriyaki sauce—this bowl is an instant crowd-pleaser and comes together in one pot.
Easy Instant Pot Frozen Dumplings (Potstickers)
Frozen dumplings are a convenient, fast option for appetizers, sides, or a light main—steam or pressure-cook them for perfectly tender results.
Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef
Sweet and savory Korean-style ground beef served over rice—frugal, fast, and full of flavor. Everything cooks together for easy cleanup.
Deliciously Easy Instant Pot Hawaiian Chicken and Rice Bowls
Peppers, pineapple and tender chicken in a sweet-and-tangy sauce—this bowl delivers bright flavors that are perfect for weeknights.
Super Easy Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
A one-pot fried rice you can make in the Instant Pot—savory, satisfying, and great for using up leftover vegetables and proteins.
Easy Instant Pot White Rice – Perfect Every Time!
Reliable white rice is the foundation for many dishes. This Instant Pot method produces fluffy rice consistently and quickly.
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice that’s foolproof in the Instant Pot—ideal with saucy mains and stir-fries.
More favorite Instant Pot recipe lists
- Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes that are Easy to Make
- The Best Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
- Best Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners
- The Best Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipes
If you also have an air fryer, try an air-fried orange chicken recipe for another quick, crispy take on a favorite.
