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Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Stovetop, Oven Recipes and Tips

At Paint the Kitchen Red, you’ll find a diverse collection of recipes with step-by-step photographs and instructions to help you create delicious, time-saving home-cooked meals from scratch. My specialty lies in flavorful international recipes, and every dish is tried and tested until it’s perfect.

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Popular Recipes

Check out the most popular trending recipes. These are the top recipes my readers are making right now! Craving something new and delicious? These tasty dishes will quickly become your go-to meals for any occasion.

  • Instant Pot Chili in white bowl on green cloth with cornbread; topped with cheese, sour cream and green onions - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Homemade Instant Pot Chili (using Dried Beans)
  • Instant Pot Thai Red Curry with colorful vegetables in white bowl with spoon on rich red napkin.
    Instant Pot Thai Red Curry with Chicken
  • Black plate with crispy popcorn chicken with orange sauce in glass bowl
    Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken
  • Black plate with steak fries garnished with parsley and bowl of red sauce
    Frozen Steak Fries in Air Fryer
  • French fries with sea salt and parsley wrapped in white parchment and a glass bowl with ketchup
    Instant Pot Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
  • Blue bowl on counter with yellow rice, peas, chicken topped with cilantro
    Instant Pot Arroz con Pollo | Chicken and Rice
  • Instant Pot Khao Suey - Burmese noodles in coconut curry broth topped with fried onions, garlic, boiled egg and cilantro
    Khow Suey (Burmese Noodles)
  • How to quick soak Instant Pot dried beans
    How to Quick Soak Dried Beans in the Instant Pot
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Instant Pot Recipes

Make mealtime easy with this collection of must-try Instant Pot recipes. From flavorful curry dishes to creamy soups, these quick and easy recipes are sure to become staples in your pressure cooker recipe collection.

  • Parboiled brown rice in a blue bowl with a larger bowl of rice in background
    Instant Pot Parboiled Rice
  • Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Chicken with colorful green curry in white bowl on three colorful napkins. With lime slice and chilies on a black background- Paint the Kitchen Red
    Instant Pot Thai Green Curry with Chicken
  • Instant Pot Jambalaya in orange bowl with shrimp, sausage and rice - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Best Instant Pot Jambalaya Recipe
  • Two white bowls of yellow colored chicken curry soup garnished with red jalapenos and green onions on an orange napkin
    Chicken Curry Soup
  • Instant Pot Gumbo L21 - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Delicious New Orleans Instant Pot Gumbo
  • Instant Pot Ratatouille - round wooden board with cheeses, basil, olives, crostini, cherries, nuts, crackers
    Instant Pot Ratatouille | Braised Summer Vegetables with Fresh Herbs
  • Instant Pot Panang Curry with chicken, green beans, red and green peppers, Thai basil in a white bowl on a light wood background
    Thai Instant Pot Panang Curry with Chicken
  • Indian Instant Pot Chicken Curry with cilantro in white bowl on straw placemant
    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Curry

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Air Fryer Recipes

Check out the latest air fryer recipes and tips. With little-to-no oil, these air-fried meals, snacks, and sides cook up crispy and delicious in a fraction of the time.

  • White plate with crispy golden potatoes stacked and garnished with parsley
    Instant Pot Air Fryer Potatoes
  • Black bowl with golden roasted potatoes coated with cilantro sauce
    Batata Harra – Lebanese Spicy Potatoes
  • Blue plate with roasted broccoli laid out.
    Air Fryer Broccoli Recipe
  • Tandoori chicken with charred bits on dark surface with cilantro garnish
    Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken
  • Pound cake on cake stand frosted with white frosting and topped with red balls and a ripe strawberry and blue berries on the side
    Air Fryer Cake
  • Blue plate with hot wings glistening with sauce and carrots, celery in a white bowl and Frank's redhot sauce in background
    Instant Pot Air Fryer Chicken Wings
  • Two pieces of salmon with spices on a black plate
    Instant Pot Air Fryer Salmon
  • Golden colored chicken pieces garnished with cilantro. Lemon slices and sauce in background.
    Best Chicken 65 Air Fryer Recipe

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Air Fryer Frozen Foods

Go from frozen to table in minutes with the air fryer! These frozen foods come out crispier than when you make them in the oven.

  • Five stacked cooked corn dogs with ketchup and mustard in bowls.
    Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs
  • Pizza on dark surface with melted cheese and fresh tomato slices and basil
    Totino’s Party Pizza Air Fryer Instructions
  • Rolled filled tortillas stacked on each other in a blue speckled platter
    Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer
  • Cooked spiced shrimp arranged on a dark background with parsley garnish.
    Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
  • Blue plate with golden brown shredded hashbrowns, fried egg and sliced sausage.
    Frozen Hashbrowns in Air Fryer
  • Golden biscuits stacked on a dark surface.
    Frozen Biscuits in Air Fryer
  • chicken tenders arranged on dark background
    Crispy Frozen Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer
  • Black plate with sweet potato fries and bowl of white sauce
    Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

Instant Pot Tips and Resources

From sealing issues to common problems and instant pot sizes to beginner’s manuals, these Instant Pot guides will have you mastering this kitchen appliance in no time.

  • Reasons Why Instant Pot is Not Sealing or Pressurizing
    Reasons For Your Instant Pot Not Sealing
  • How to Solve Instant Pot Common Problems
    Instant Pot Troubleshooting – Common Problems and How to Fix Them
  • 4 Instant pots - 3, 6, 8 and 10 quart - what size instant pot should i buy?!
    Sizes of Instant Pot – What Size do you Need?
  • Beginner's Manual and User's Guide Instant Pot Duo Crisp Air Fryer
    How to Use the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer | Beginner’s Manual
  • Instant Pot Duo Beginners Manual and User's Guide
    Instant Pot Directions
  • Natural Release vs Quick Release
    How To Natural Release Instant Pot vs Quick Release
  • How to Use the Instant Pot Sous Vide Smart Program
    How to Use the Instant Pot Sous Vide Smart Program
  • Instant Pot Symbols and Icons Everything you Need to Know
    Instant Pot Symbols | Display Panel Icons

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Hi, I’m Neena, and welcome! I am the creator, photographer, and author of recipes and tips at Paint the Kitchen Red. I have over 25 years of experience cooking and perfecting recipes for family and friends.

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Thai and Asian Recipes

Thai and Asian recipes are so easy to make! Try these restaurant favorites at home. From noodle bowls to curries, stir fries and fried rice, these recipes are crowd-pleasers that will make your meal rotation.

  • Instant Pot Fried Rice - bowl of rice with vegetables garnished with green onions in blue bowl on blue napkin with chopsticks
    Easy Instant Pot Fried Rice Recipe (Chinese Style)
  • Instant Pot Char Siu - Chinese bbq pork in a bowl with rice, cucumbers and bell peppers
    Instant Pot Char Siu | Chinese Pork Bbq
  • Instant Pot Thai Peanut Noodles in black bowl garnished with cilantro - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Healthy Instant Pot Thai Peanut Noodles
  • 2 Asian-print bowls of Instant Pot Thai coconut soup with herbs in the background
    Instant Pot Thai Coconut Soup | Tom Kha Gai

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Indian Recipes

Delicious, authentic Indian recipes are very easy to cook from scratch. From fish curry to chicken tikka masala, these reader-favorite authentic Indian recipes will add a touch of spice and tradition to every meal.

  • Instant Pot Indian Fish Curry in dark bowl
    Instant Pot Fish Curry | Fish Molee
  • Instant Pot Beef Curry in white oval serving dish with cilantro and naan in the background - Paint the Kitchen Red.jpg
    Easy Instant Pot Beef Curry with Coconut Milk
  • Instant Pot Vindaloo L1 - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Authentic Pork Vindaloo Instant Pot Recipe
  • Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala in bowl on bright blue plate, with yellow rice, red onions and green chilis and yogurt (raita) in bowls in background - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

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Cajun and Southern Recipes

This collection of down-home Cajun and Southern recipes are reader favorites. These Creole, Cajun, and other Southern recipes are bursting with regional flavors from Louisiana and beyond.

  • Instant Pot Red Beans and Sausage served on rice in a black bowl on a white wooden background with multicolor napkins. Garnished with parsley and green onions - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Red Beans and Ham Hocks – Red Beans and Rice
  • Instant Pot Shrimp Etouffee garnished with green onions and chopped parsley in black bowl on a wood slat background - Paint the Kitchen Red
    New Orleans Instant Pot Shrimp Etouffee
  • Instant Pot Shrimp and Grits garnished with green onions on a white plate
    Best Instant Pot Shrimp and Grits
  • Red bowl with pasta, sausage, chicken, garnished with parsley.
    Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta with Sausage

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Mexican and Latin Recipes

These Mexican and Latin recipes are going to become part of your regular meal rotation. From carnitas and chicken tinga to carne asada and empanadas, these authentic dishes will add some south-of-the-border flair to your meals.

  • Three Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos on a table
    Instant Pot Pork Tacos | Crispy Pork Carnitas
  • Instant Pot Chicken Tinga rice bowl in orange bowl with chicken tinga tacos and nachos in the background - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Best Instant Pot Chicken Tinga
  • Instant Pot Carne Asada - three tacos with purple cabbage, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro on a blue background with salsa, red chilis and cut lime
    Quick and Easy Instant Pot Carne Asada
  • Two golden brown empanadas on blue plate
    Frozen Empanadas in Air Fryer

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Don’t Miss These Recipes and Tips

Looking for recipe inspiration and kitchen tips? Discover this handpicked list of delicious recipes and clever advice. These are some of my favorite posts I know you’ll find useful!

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    Air Fryer Cooking Times with Tips and Printable Chart
  • Blue plate with golden brown shredded hashbrowns, fried egg and sliced sausage.
    Frozen Hashbrowns in Air Fryer
  • Everything you need to know about Instant Pot Delay Start with collage of two different Instant Pots
    How to Use Instant Pot Delay Start
  • Instant Pot Trivet Everything You Need to Know
    What is a Trivet for the Instant Pot?
  • Instant Pot pro crisp vs duo crisp side by side.
    Instant Pot Pro Crisp vs Duo Crisp
  • Instant Pot Beef Massaman Curry, golden colored and rich, in white bowl with bowl of peanuts and white rice on red and gold napkin on black background.
    Instant Pot Massaman Curry
  • Instant Pot Thai Yellow Curry with Chicken in white bowl on blue napkin, with fried rice in another bowl
    Thai Instant Pot Yellow Curry with Chicken
  • Instant Pot Banh Mi sandwich on black background, with meat, daikon, carrots and cilantro; cilantro and green onions sprinkled on surface - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Instant Pot Banh Mi | Vietnamese Sandwich

Latest Recipes and Guides

Browse recently published posts to discover the newest delicious dishes, helpful kitchen advice, and top cooking techniques. With new posts added regularly, this section highlights the freshest content that you won’t want to miss.

Main Dishes

Discover a world of flavors with this collection of crowd-pleasing main dish recipes made for the Instant Pot, air fryer, oven, stovetop, and grill. 

  • Thai basil chicken in a bowl.
    Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai)
  • Blue speckled bowl of egg curry garnished with cilantro, with naan and brown eggs in the background
    Kerala Egg Curry
  • Bowl of Kerala parippu curry with fried curry leaves, onions, and chili.
    Kerala Parippu Curry – South Indian Dal
  • Grilled peri peri chicken pieces stacked in black plate on blue and white napkin with rosemary garnish
    Peri Peri Chicken

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Side Dishes

Add extra flavor to your meals with these easy side dish recipes made using the Instant Pot, air fryer, or stovetop. This collection includes potatoes, rice, beans, vegetables, pasta salads, and more.

  • Instant Pot Green Beans Middle Eastern Style in brown bowl with tomatoes on top - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Turkish Green Beans – Taze Fasulye
  • Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries with ketchup and mayo in bowls.
    Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Fries
  • Air Fryer Frozen Texas Toast pieces stacked.
    Frozen Texas Toast in Air Fryer
  • Bowl of steamed Instant pot broccoli
    Instant Pot Broccoli – Steamed

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Soups and Stews

Warm up with hearty, flavorful soups and stews made using the Instant Pot, air fryer, or on the stovetop. Homemade soups and stews are perfect for easy weeknight dinners, meal prepping, or freezing for later.

  • Kerala vegetable stew with potatoes carrots, curry leaves in a creamy white sauce.
    Kerala Vegetable Stew
  • Serving bowl and small bowl with chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, parsley and spring of rosemary.
    Easy Instant Pot Chicken Stew
  • Instant Pot Pork and Hatch Chile Soup in a white bowl on a blue napkin
    Instant Pot Green Chile Stew
  • Instant Pot African Peanut Stew in a white bowl with cut sweet potato, peanuts and cilantro in background
    Instant Pot African Peanut Stew

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Appetizers

Appetizers and Snacks are the perfect way to kick off any meal. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just want a small bite before dinner, these delicious appetizers made from scratch are perfect for any occasion from game day to the big holidays.

  • Muhammara - roasted red pepper dip in bowl with walnuts and parsley.
    Muhammara Red Pepper Walnut Dip
  • Bowl with mutabal or baba ganoush with parsley and olive oil on top.
    Mutabal (Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip)
  • Hummus in bowl with chickpeas and parsley.
    Lebanese Hummus Recipe
  • Glazed meatballs on a black plate, garnished with parsley
    Frozen Meatballs in Air Fryer

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Desserts

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this collection of delicious easy desserts. Make cakes, brownies, bars, crisps, and more with these dessert recipes that are simple to make with supermarket ingredients.

  • Plate with coffee cake slice and cup of coffee in background
    Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Pecans
  • Cardamom cookies biscuits nan khatai stacked
    Cardamom Cookies – Indian
  • Air fryer pear tart with powdered sugar on white plate with three pears in background
    Rustic Pear Cake – Air Fryer or Oven Recipe
  • 7 cinnamon rolls with icing on a black plate
    Pillsbury Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

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Stovetop, Oven, Grill

Easily make weeknight dinners, baked goods, and more on the stovetop, oven, or grill. This guide includes tasty recipes like sheet pan meals, casseroles, enchiladas, curries, pasta bakes, and more. Learn tips and shortcuts to cook with your stovetop and oven like a pro.

  • Cannelloni in baking dish
    Chicken and Beef Cannelloni
  • Marinara sauce in a large pot.
    Simple San Marzano Tomato Sauce
  • Garlic Shrimp Pasta front view
    Shrimp Broccoli Mushroom Pasta
  • Coq au vin blanc in a white dish
    Coq Au Vin Blanc

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Spices and Sauces

Delicious and easy-to-make spices, condiments, and sauces to accompany your meal or to use in recipes. Spice mixes can be freshly made at home instead of buying them at the store. Easy to make and much better than store-bought.

  • Fried onions on plate.
    Four Ways to Make Fried Onions
  • Roasting seasoning in bowl.
    Roasting Seasoning
  • Garam masala ingredients in colorful boxes
    Homemade Garam Masala Recipe for Indian Curries
  • Instant Pot Tamarind Paste L2 - Paint the Kitchen Red
    The Best Tamarind Paste Substitute

See more Spices and Sauces →

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    Reasons For Your Instant Pot Not Sealing
  • Instant Pot Thai Red Curry with colorful vegetables in white bowl with spoon on rich red napkin.
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    Thai Instant Pot Panang Curry with Chicken
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    How to Use the Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer | Beginner’s Manual

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    Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
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    Wasabi Deviled Eggs Recipe – Delicious Appetizer
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    Instant Pot Korean Chicken with Gochujang
  • Instant Pot Thai Grilled Chicken Thighs on dark background with sprinkled cilantro and green onions
    Thai BBQ Chicken
  • Instant Pot Banh Mi sandwich on black background, with meat, daikon, carrots and cilantro; cilantro and green onions sprinkled on surface - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Instant Pot Banh Mi | Vietnamese Sandwich
  • Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken L1 - Paint the Kitchen Red
    Grilled Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken
  • Instant Pot beet, arugula, candied walnut salad on white plate with fork or dark background
    Arugula Goat Cheese Beet Salad
  • Instant Pot Ratatouille - round wooden board with cheeses, basil, olives, crostini, cherries, nuts, crackers
    Instant Pot Ratatouille | Braised Summer Vegetables with Fresh Herbs

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