17 Instant Pot Recipes For Spice Lovers

Hot and spicy dishes from Mexican to Thai, Korean to Middle Eastern, African to Cajun. This collection will make your taste buds addicted to the heat.

When there is no heat in a dish, it’s boring. Who wants boring? Now heat isn't just about being spicy. It's not about the sport of how many peppers you can take. It is about the flavor and full-bodied layers of appreciating spices.

Around the world, different cultures have hounded the skill of using spices. Creating dishes that are iconic. Mexico is known for its use of various peppers and chilies incorporated into salsas. Thai and Indian curries steal the show with their access to open markets full of spice mounds of all colors from the earth. Korea has their infamous kimchi. While North America can thank Africa and the Carribean for creating the Cajun culture.

Heat can be addictive. The spicy hot flavor in each bite makes you want more. Even when your eyes start to water. Seeking the hottest thing on a menu and finishing it, warrants merit of strength, like a warrior.

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS (FROM FROZEN)

If you’re looking for a super fast and easy recipe for how to make Instant Pot frozen chicken wings, this is it! The wings thaw quickly and cook in no time, and smothered in the delicious buttery hot Buffalo sauce, they are so delicious! Suitable to low-carb, gluten-free and keto diets. This is a guest recipe from the cookbook From Freezer To Instant Pot by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough.Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.

THAI RED CURRY LENTIL SOUP

This warm and spicy Thai-inspired Instant Pot red lentil soup is the perfect weeknight meal. It is packed with veggies, plant-based protein, creamy coconut milk and a ton of flavor! This soup is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.

SPICY SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LEMON & TOMATOES

This Spicy Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi with Lemon, Tomatoes, and Arugula is ready in less than 30 minutes and is the perfect meal to jazz up your weeknights. Recipe from Killing Thyme.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN CURRY & RICE

This delicious and aromatic Instant Pot chicken curry recipe is made with Indian tomato and onion based sauce and thickened with creamy yoghurt. Not only will you make a hearty curry in a hurry (so to speak) but you can also do the rice in the same pot and this guest recipe from Aneesha of Spice Cravings will show you how. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.

AWARD-WINNING INSTANT POT CHILI

If you want chili from scratch this one is full of bacon, ground beef, beans, and all the toppings you want! Recipe from Oh Sweet Basil.

GENERAL TSO'S SPICY CHICKEN

This Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken is the perfect, healthy, homemade dinner in under 30 minutes. This spicy Chinese takeout favorite is simple and quick to prepare with just the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Recipe from Jo Cooks.

MOROCCAN LAMB STEW WITH POTATOES

This lovely Instant Pot lamb stew uses Moroccan-inspired ingredients and spices and is cooked up with soft potatoes, carrots and peas for an incredible one-pot dish. Serve it with rice, couscous or quinoa, or low-carb cauliflower rice. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.

JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN WINGS

If you love chicken wings and want to venture beyond buffalo sauce, you’re going to love these Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings. They’re the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. Recipe from Wonder Mom Wannabe.

LAMB BHUNA CURRY

This delicious Lamb Bhuna is a fairly dry curry of meltingly soft lamb in a highly spiced rich sauce of tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Recipe from Super Golden Bakes.

MEXICAN BURRITOS WITH RICE & BEEF

These fabulous Tex Mex Instant Pot burritos feature tasty, spiced rice, beef and corn filling, grated cheese and fresh cilantro wrapped in a soft tortilla. Grill for a crispy finish, serve right away, or make-ahead for later as they store and freeze well. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.

INSTANT POT SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HARISSA

Make Life Simple, Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Harissa Paste and fragrant North African spices. Vegan and Gluten-Free! Recipe from Feasting At Home.

JALAPENO LIME CHICKEN SOUP

Jalapeño lime chicken soup is perfect for those of you that like an extra kick! Recipe from Table For Two Blog.

KOREAN SPICY CHICKEN

Fiery, spicy-sweet gochujang chicken is a Korean classic that tastes great any night of the week. Recipe from The Subversive Table.

BEEF TACOS WITH CHORIZO & CHIPOTLE

These shredded Instant Pot beef tacos are made with smoky chipotle chiles and Mexican chorizo for that unforgettable, rustic flavor. Perfect as a filling in tacos, wraps, salad bowls and between soft brioche buns. This guest recipe is from the Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot by Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri and Rudy Vidaurri. Recipe from Instant Pot Eats.