2. Stir-Frying
Technically, you could use your Instant Pot to steam your stir-fry vegetables, but that won’t satisfy your stir-fry cravings. The Instant Pot simply can’t give you the same stir fry texture that a wok, or another shallow pan with high sides, can. Similar to deep frying, the Instant Pot won’t be able to crisp up your stir fry the way you like, instead, you’d have soggy veggies.
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3. Grilling
This one seems pretty obvious, but the Instant Pot will not give your food the signature charred grill marks you’d get from a grill. You can certainly use your Instant Pot to make hamburgers, hot dogs, or vegetables, but they just won’t be the same as if you make them on an outdoor or indoor grill.
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4. Baking Cookies
While you can make many desserts in the Instant Pot, like cheesecake, chocolate cake, and crème brûlèe, you should steer clear of trying to make cookies in your multicooker. Cookies need to be baked on a flat baking sheet that allows room to spread out.
In fact, anything that is baked on a baking sheet should not be made in the Instant Pot; you’ll need to fire up the oven for these items. Plus, you wouldn’t be able to get the crunchy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside cookie texture in an Instant Pot either.
5. Canning
