The best pressure cookers to speed up dinner

Cut your cooking times down with our guide to the best pressure cookers. (Getty)

One of the best ways to free up space in the kitchen is with a pressure cooker.

They take a fraction of the time to prepare delicious meals compared to an electric oven and are even faster than the hob.

Perfect if you like quick meals anytime, they often double up on slow cookers and steamers, and some even include an air fryer.

There’s no shortage of designs to shop for, but instead of scrolling through hundreds of products online we’ve rounded up our top rated models.

Our roundup has something for everyone, whether you’re preparing large family meals or want to save money with batch cooking.

The best pressure cookers to reduce cooking times

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker & Airfryer | £159.99 from John Lewis

One satisfied shopper said: “The quick cook function makes cooking cheaper cuts of meat so easy and quick, with deliciously tender results, saving both money on ingredients and energy.”

This one device is a pressure cooker and air fryer in one. The former offers six wet-cooking functions for pressure cooking, roasting, steaming, slow cooking, sous-vide and heating, while the air fryer can fry, bake, grill and dehydrate. Designed for ease of use and convenience, its parts are also dishwasher safe.

NINJA Foodi Max OP500UK Multi Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer | £249 from curries

This ninja appliance is highly rated for its ease of use, dishwasher safe pot and extensive cooking features.

There are over 3,000 reviews of this ninja device, and it’s popular for good reason. Perfect for keeping food tender and crispy, it can air fry, grill, slow cook and pressure cook with its 7.5L pot that’s also dishwasher safe. What more do you want?

13 in 1 push button 6 liter electric pressure cooker | £59.99 from Wayfair

One happy buyer said of this pressure cooker: “Every kitchen needs one, this product is just amazing, pot roast in 25 minutes!”

With 13 different cooking functions, dishwasher-safe parts, over-pressure protection, automatic internal pressure relief, and keep-warm function, there’s little this pressure cooker can’t do to make mealtimes more efficient.

Tefal Turbo Cuisine CY754840 10-in-1 Multi Electric Pressure Cooker | £129 from John Lewis

This Tefal pressure cooker is up to three times faster than conventional cookware, gas and electric stoves.

This super-fast pressure cooker has 10 cooking functions, spacious 5 liter bowls and a built-in soup maker. Despite its size, it delivers even heat distribution and circulation for perfectly cooked meals every time.

Sage Fast Slow Go Multicooker | £169.95 from Sage Appliances

This Sage appliance has a large 6 liter stainless steel cooking bowl, perfect for large families.

There’s a whopping 14 features in this design from Sage, and you’re just a push of a button away from a delicious dinner. For example, it can be used for pressure cooking, slow cooking, roasting, steaming, braising, risotto and more, and it comes with detailed instruction manual and a free downloadable recipe book.

Prestige Smart+ Hard Anodized Pressure Cooker | £100 from John Lewis

This Prestige pressure cooker is made of super strong aluminium.

One happy customer gave this pressure cooker a rave review: “Replaced a very old pressure cooker with this non-stick version. I absolutely love it, I’ve cooked the tastiest stews and casseroles in it… Highly recommend this item.”

Duromatic Inox side handles for pressure cookers | £169.37 from Kuhn Rikon

This pressure cooker can be used on all heat sources, including induction hobs.

This elegant cookware can be operated directly via its display or via its app and is three times faster than traditional cooking on a gas oven or hob. Whether you want to make casseroles, curries, pot roasts or risotto, it can prepare any meal imaginable.

Ikea 365+ pressure cooker | €59 at Ikea

This 6 liter pressure cooker is ideal for larger households.

If you’re shopping on a budget, the Ikea pressure cooker is a great option. It can cut the cooking time in half and cook a tasty feast with less energy. It’s made from durable stainless steel and features two cooking settings, so you can easily switch between cooking meat and vegetables.

Crock Pot 5.6L Express Multi Cooker | £99.99 from Lakeland

This crock pot pressure cooker comes with a recipe book for plenty of mealtime inspiration.

This crock pot design features a 4L cooking capacity, safety lock lid, delay timer, keep warm function and the ability to pressure cook, steam, sauté and slow cook. For less than £100, what’s not to love?

Tower T80213 Aluminum Pressure Cooker | £59.99 from Wayfair

The detachable pot in this tower pressure cooker is easy to clean, just put it in the dishwasher.

There are rave reviews for this pressure cooker, and it’s not hard to see why. It can be used for browning, cooking, steaming, braising, stewing and roasting vegetables, meat, fish and even fruits and grains. The large 6L capacity is easy to clean and perfect for large families while using less energy and saving cooking time.

Nutri Pot 6L Electric Pressure Cooker | £104.99 from Wayfair

This pressure cooker is seven kitchen gadgets in one and comes with a free recipe book.

With an array of impressive features, this Nutri Pot design is worthy of a spot in your kitchen. It features a hard-anodized inner pot that ensures even heat distribution and faster cooking, while the keep-warm function and 24-hour delay timer let you program exactly when to start cooking and when the inside is ready to eat.

Tefal Cook4me 6L Electric Pressure Cooker | £205.07 from Wayfair

This Tefal pressure cooker has 100 built-in recipes to work your way through.

This Tefal appliance has received rave reviews from Wayfair shoppers who love the convenience, quick cook times and ease of use. One customer wrote: “I was amazed at how easy it is to cook in this appliance. Beef was ready in 35 minutes cooking time! You just put everything in and close the lid, just like that. I just love it!”

Originally published Feb 20, 2023 at 5:58 am

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