Cook the most tender, moist, and incredibly flavorful Instant Pot whole turkey with perfectly crisp skin in under 2 hours using the Instant Pot Duo Crisp, Mealthy CrispLid or Ninja Foodi.
Weve used just about every method there is to cook turkey. Weve fried, spatchcocked, dry-brined and wet-brined our turkey. While they were good, they werent irresistible. Wed actually decided to pass on the turkey this Thanksgiving in favor of pot roast and ham. But, when we got an Instant Pot Duo Crisp
How to Make an Instant Pot Whole Turkey
Why This Recipe Works
- When cooking in the Instant Pot
, there is no need to brine your turkey. The steam pressure during cooking, along with the aromatics in the pot, result in a tender, moist and flavorful turkey without the step of brining.
- The Duo Crisps
or Mealthy CrispLid
to air fry. Another option is the Ninja Foodi
, which is similar to the Instant Pot Duo Crisp.
- From start to finish, the turkey is ready in under two hours!
or 
to air fry. Another option is the 
, which is similar to the Instant Pot Duo Crisp.Instant Pot Turkey
FAQ
What size roast fits in a 6 quart Instant Pot?
Is Instant Pot big enough for turkey?
How much food can a 6 qt Instant Pot make?
How long do you cook a 8 pound turkey in Instant Pot?
Secure the Instant Pot lid and turn valve to sealingl. Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes PER POUND, so for an 8-pound turkey, that would be 48 minutes. After the timer beeps indicating that the cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then let out the remaining pressure by turning the valve to venting.
How much does a turkey breast weigh in an Instant Pot?
My turkey breast weighs about 7 lbs and the 35 minutes was perfect. You should check the turkey with a digital thermometer once done to make sure the temperature is at minimum 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the breast. This size of the turkey breast also fit perfectly in my 6 qt Instant Pot Duo60.
How do you Pressure Cook a turkey breast in the Instant Pot?
Step Three: Pressure Cook. There are four key things to remember when pressure cooking a turkey breast in the Instant Pot. Place the turkey breast meat side down on the inner rack. That is so the juices flow into the meat, keeping the turkey breast super juicy. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes per pound.
How much Turkey can you put in an Instant Pot?
4 – 6.5 kg ( 9 – 15 lbs) turkey (you may be able to get a few more lbs into the 6 Qt Instant Pot, but you’d be pushing it. The 8 Qt however…) ***Get your butcher to break down your turkey to safe you a ton of time and effort. Even better if they’ll remove the bones from the breasts!