Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt.

Last updated: October 5, 2020


Offering the best bang for your buck, the Instant Pot Duo Mini has a 3-quart capability, so it's best suited for people who do not require larger amounts of food. However, its size does make it better for tight spaces like apartments and smaller portions.

Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt.

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Product Details

In our analysis of 84 expert reviews, the Instant Pot Duo Mini 3 Qt. placed 9th when we looked at the top 12 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Instant Pot Duo Mini is the ideal companion to the Duo 6 Quart, 7-in-1 programmable multi-cooker replaces 7 kitchen appliances, combines the functions of a Rice Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer. 11 smart built-in programs – Rice, Soup/Broth, Meat/Stew, Bean/Chili, Sauté, Steam, Porridge, Yogurt, Slow Cook, and Keep Warm, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button. The Instant Pot Duo Mini Rice Cooker Function cooks up to 6 cups of uncooked rice (12 cups cooked rice), the rice cooker function can cook all types of rice including white rice, brown rice, wild rice, sushi rice, risotto rice and more. Accessories include a rice measuring cup, stainless steel steam rack without handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, condensation collector and recipe booklet. The Duo Mini is versatile it can be used at home to make a small dish for two, side dish or while traveling such as camping, traveling by RV, boating, sailing, hotel excursions etc.. A 24-hour delay start timer for delayed cooking is great for busy families allowing you to have your food ready when you get home from a busy day at work. Automatic keep warm holds the temperature of the dish until you serve. NOTE: This product is 110v and for use in North America, if you live in Europe or other 220-240v territories this product will not operate.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

The smallest Instant Pot won’t work for everyone, but it makes sense if your kitchen space is tight.
Though it's not the best choice for families, this 3-quart Instant Pot is ideal for making smaller portions; plus it offers just as many features or more as most larger versions.

What reviewers didn't like

The tiny versions of our picks aren’t for most people because their size limits what you can cook. Because you can’t fill the inner pot to the brim, their pressure-cooking capacity maxes out at 2 quarts
A few reports of unknown error messages occurring.
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