Instant Pot
Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus 7.5 Quarts
Best multi-cooker for busy families needing efficient, large-batch meal preparation.
Discover the Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus, a revolutionary 7.5-quart multi-cooker designed for modern kitchens. This innovative appliance cooks meals up to 70% faster and uses 60% less energy, making meal preparation efficient and economical. Its wider design offers more cooking space, perfect for larger families or meal prepping, accommodating items like a 5 lb chicken or a 9" cake pan. Enjoy superior results with its durable stainless steel pot and tri-ply bottom, while the intuitive controls and guided cooking make it easy to create delicious meals.
$112.33
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
150
/ 544
#150 in Pressure Cookers & Canners
Price vs Category Average
-32%
Below average
Capacity
7.5
/ Quarts
Who it's for
- Users who prioritize stability and easy stirring access
- Home cooks browning large batches of meat or vegetables
- Parents or apartment dwellers sensitive to loud kitchen noise
Who should skip it
- Long-time users accustomed to legacy control panel layouts
- Cooks with limited counter space in small kitchens
- Owners of existing Instant Pot accessory collections
Performance breakdown
Cooking Versatility
Nine distinct functions handle everything from delicate sous vide to searing.
Surface Area Efficiency
The wider base significantly improves browning and accommodates larger cuts easily.
Steam Management
The quiet release system removes the typical pressure cooker venting anxiety.
Build Quality
Tri-ply stainless steel construction ensures even heat distribution and long-term durability.
Ease of Use
Angled display and guided recipes make complex meals feel approachable for beginners.
Cleanup Convenience
Dishwasher-safe components simplify the post-cooking process for busy home chefs.
Key Specs
Capacity
7.5 Quarts
Material
Stainless steel (18/8) cooking pot with tri-ply bottom
9-in-1 Cooking Functions
pressure cook, slow cook, rice, steam, saut, yogurt, sous vide, cake, keep warm
Dishwasher-safe cooking pot and lid (top rack)
Includes
stainless steel steam rack and extra sealing ring
Features
- Wider cooking area for larger meals
- 25 guided smart recipes
- Quiet steam release system
- Easy-to-read angled display
- 11+ proven safety features
- Keep warm function
- Accommodates up to 7 servings
- 9-in-1 cooking versatility
What customers say
The Instant Pot RIO Wide Plus excels in design and ease of use. Its wider cooking surface is a standout feature, making searing and sautéing much simpler without overcrowding. The modern, intuitive interface takes the guesswork out of cooking, ensuring a smooth meal preparation experience. This model offers reliable performance and a generous capacity, ideal for busy families. Its refined aesthetic complements contemporary kitchens, consistently delivering trustworthy results. It represents a practical upgrade focused on user experience and kitchen functionality, making it a valuable addition for efficient home cooking.
Know before you buy
The RIO Wide Plus features a broader cooking surface rather than a deep, narrow pot. This extra width makes it easier to sear larger cuts of meat, sauté vegetables without overcrowding, and fit items like a 9-inch cake pan or a whole 5-pound chicken.
Yes, both the stainless steel cooking pot and the lid are dishwasher-safe. For best results, place them on the top rack of your dishwasher.
This 9-in-1 appliance can pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sauté, and make yogurt. It also features dedicated settings for rice, sous vide, cake baking, and a keep-warm function.
No, this model is equipped with a quiet steam release system designed to minimize noise during the venting process, making it much less disruptive than traditional pressure cookers.
While this unit is a versatile multi-cooker, it is not designed for pressure canning. It should be used for cooking meals and preparing ingredients, not for preserving food.
The 7.5-quart capacity is designed to accommodate up to 7 servings, making it an ideal size for larger families or for batch-cooking meals for the week.
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