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Buying guide

Pressure cooker vs slow cooker vs multicooker: which do you actually need?

A multicooker isn't always a pressure cooker—and that's the first thing to check before you buy.

Buying guide

What Instant Pot size do you need? 3, 6, 7.5 or 8 quarts

Buying guide

Is a multicooker with an air fryer worth it?

A multicooker with air frying earns its counter space when you regularly use both cooking methods.

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Pressure cooker safety and cleanup: fill lines, steam release, lids and inner pots

Before choosing a pressure cooker, think about more than the recipes: can you follow its specific steam-release, lid, fill and cleaning instructions safely every time?

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Do you need a smart pressure cooker?

An app-connected pressure cooker is worth considering when it actually makes a regular recipe easier—not just because the box says “smart.” Conventional pressure cooking remains the core method.

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Best multicookers for how you cook: pressure, smart, crisping and slow cooking

The best multicooker depends on what you actually cook.