The Instant Pot burn message is triggered by the temperature of the pot's floor, not the amount of liquid. If a thick layer of food or stuck sautéed bits sits on the bottom, the floor overheats and the pot shuts off its heat, even with two cups of broth on top. Scrape the bottom, thin what's down there, and restart.
Cooking Times
Substitutes
Kitchen Tools
Chunks usually mean an air pocket over the blade. Add liquid first, use at least 1/4 cup per cup of solids, start on low, then ramp up to high speed.
Food sticks to stainless steel when the pan is too cool, the food is cold or wet, or you move it too soon. Preheat 2 to 3 minutes and wait for it to release.
Yes, both are fine in a basket air fryer if food weighs them down, they stay clear of the heater, and air can still flow. Never preheat with an empty liner.
Techniques
Measurements & ConversionsLower the recipe temperature by 25°F or cut the time by about 25 percent, not both at once. Many ovens convert for you, so check doneness early either way.
Picking Produce
Pick sweet strawberries that are red right up to the cap, glossy, firm and fragrant, with fresh green caps. They won't ripen after picking, so buy them ready.
Choose a good steak by grade, marbling and thickness: pick USDA Prime or Choice, look for fine white flecks of fat, firm red meat and a cut at least 1 inch thick.
Quick Bites
Food Storage
