Transform your dinner routine with an incredibly easy and delicious Instant Pot deep dish pizza! This method has become a family favorite in our home, allowing us to whip up individual pizzas loaded with toppings in our trusty pressure cooker. It’s surprisingly simple to achieve perfect, gooey results once you have the right pan, fresh ingredients, and clear instructions. Whether you own an Instant Pot or a Ninja Foodi, prepare to impress your family with these fantastic homemade pizzas tonight!

For a long time, I wondered if crafting a perfect pizza was truly possible in an Instant Pot. After much experimentation, we’ve not only figured it out but perfected it! With the right approach and the detailed instructions below, you can effortlessly make mouth-watering pressure cooker pizzas right in your kitchen. We’re thrilled to share this convenient recipe, which quickly became one of our kids’ top Instant Pot recipes.

Mastering Instant Pot Deep Dish Pizza: Your Ultimate Guide

Imagine serving up hearty, deep-dish pizzas loaded with your kids’ favorite toppings tonight, all with a short cook time under high pressure and a quick release! This recipe isn’t just for Instant Pot users; it’s also perfectly adaptable as a Ninja Foodi pizza, utilizing its pressure cook function with the appropriate lid.

One of the biggest advantages of this method, especially during warmer months, is avoiding heating up your entire kitchen with a traditional oven. This technique provides a fantastic way to enjoy a homemade Instant Pot pizza using either store-bought refrigerated pizza dough or your own homemade version, topped with all the pepperoni, veggies, and cheese you love. It’s a game-changer for quick, delicious meals!

Getting Started with Pressure Cooking Pizza

If you’re new to the world of pressure cooking, don’t worry! We have plenty of easy one-pot meal recipes designed for beginners. To ensure your Instant Pot pizza experience is a success, let’s start with a few fundamental tips:

• Make sure to bookmark our comprehensive InstaPot recipes page. We consistently add new and exciting recipes each week, so you’ll always find fresh inspiration!
• For a quick reference, print this handy Instant Pot cooking times cheat sheet. It’s an invaluable tool that will help you understand the precise cooking durations for various ingredients like meats, vegetables, and beans in your pressure cooker.
• We highly recommend investing in this non-stick inner pot. While it’s always good to know how to deglaze a pressure cooker after sautéing, a non-stick pot significantly reduces the likelihood of food sticking, making cleanup a breeze.

For clarity, the model we use for all our recipe creations, including this pizza, is a 6-quart Instant Pot.

My kids absolutely adore this easy dinner idea because these personal pizzas are perfectly sized for one or two people, and they offer the ultimate customization experience. We all know how to make a pizza at home, whether it’s baked, grilled, or even air-fried. Crafting these personal pizzas in your Instant Pot isn’t drastically different, aside from the specific pan and cooking vessel you’ll be using. The fundamental joy of assembling your own pizza remains!

To cater to everyone’s unique preferences, I simply set out a variety of toppings. This way, each person can “decorate” their pizza exactly as they choose, making dinner an interactive and fun experience. This recipe typically yields enough for 3 people, making it ideal for our three girls. It’s also a perfect solution for a yummy after-school snack or an early dinner when we’re rushing off to sports practices.

Once you have your dough ready, it just needs a little stretching. I recommend flipping your pizza pan (which has been lightly sprayed with non-stick spray) over, placing the dough inside, and gently pressing it up the sides to form a delightful crust. This simple step ensures a deep-dish style pizza with a satisfying edge.

Essential Ingredient Notes for Your Instant Pot Pizza

While you certainly have the option to make your own homemade pizza dough, let’s be honest – for quick weeknight meals, convenience is key! That’s why I often reach for refrigerated pizza dough. When unrolled and stretched out just a bit, one container of refrigerated dough is typically the perfect size to create two Instant Pot pizzas. Once you’ve settled the dough into your pan, spread a generous layer of sauce, then pile on plenty of cheese and your favorite toppings. After that, simply cover it with foil and it’s ready to go into your pressure cooker!

Beyond the dough, you’ll use the same classic pizza ingredients you would for an oven-baked version. This includes generous amounts of shredded mozzarella cheese, your preferred pizza sauce (or spaghetti sauce), and a selection of beloved toppings like classic pepperoni. Don’t stop there – consider adding black olives, sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, or even cooked sausage or ham for extra flavor.

Don’t forget a quick spray of olive oil or non-stick spray for your pan. This small step ensures your perfectly cooked pizza slides out effortlessly, making serving and cleanup a breeze. Pressure cooking these delicious pizzas with your kids is not only fun but results in a quick and easy dish that fits perfectly into a busy schedule. Simple recipes are truly our favorite kind!

Pro Tips for Instant Pot Pizza Perfection

Achieving a perfectly cooked Instant Pot pizza relies on a few key techniques, especially since we’re using the “pot-in-pot” method. Here’s how to ensure success:

1. The Trivet and Water: You will absolutely need to place a trivet inside your Instant Pot. Pour 2 cups of water into the bottom of the inner pot, ensuring it’s below the trivet. This water creates the steam necessary for pressure cooking.
2. Preventing Condensation: To prevent your pizza from becoming soggy due to condensation inside the pot, it’s crucial to cover your pizza pan with aluminum foil. This acts as a protective barrier, keeping your crust crisp and your cheese perfectly melted.
3. The Foil Sling: To safely lower your pizza pan onto the trivet and easily lift it out once cooked, create a “sling” out of aluminum foil. Simply fold a long piece of foil into a strip, place it under your pizza pan, and use the ends as handles. This makes handling the hot pan much easier.

These tips will make the process smooth and enjoyable, resulting in a fun snack or a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts and results with us!

Ninja Foodi Pizza: The Best of Both Worlds

If you’re lucky enough to own a Ninja Foodi, you have an exciting advantage: the ability to pressure cook for a soft, chewy crust and then air fry for a wonderfully crispy finish! Here’s how to adapt this recipe for your dual-function machine:

1. Pressure Cooking Phase: Follow the instructions below, using the pressure cooking lid (the one that is not attached) to cook your pizza. This will ensure the dough cooks through perfectly.
2. Air Frying for Crispiness: Once the pressure cooking cycle is complete, carefully drain any water from the bottom of the pot. Then, switch to the air fryer lid (the one that is attached). Set your Ninja Foodi to air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 2 to 4 minutes. Keep a close eye on it during this step, as air fryers can crisp things up quickly. This will give the top of your pizza, especially the cheese and toppings, a delightful golden brown and crispy texture.

This dual method provides an irresistible contrast between a soft, deep-dish base and a beautifully browned, slightly crispy top.

How to Cook Pizza in Your Instant Pot: Step-by-Step

Time needed: 25 minutes (10 mins prep, 15 mins cook)

A simple guide to making delicious Instant Pot deep dish pizza.

1. Prepare the Dough

   Begin by preparing your pizza dough. We used a convenient packaged pizza dough that only required adding water, but feel free to use your favorite homemade recipe. Once prepared, cut the dough to fit inside your pizza pan, ensuring there’s enough excess to bring it up the sides for a crust.

2. Add Your Favorite Toppings

   Generously spoon your chosen spaghetti or pizza sauce over the raw dough. Follow this with a liberal layer of mozzarella cheese and any other toppings you desire, such as pepperoni, olives, or vegetables.

3. Set Up Your Instant Pot

   Pour 2 cups of water into the inner pot of your pressure cooker and place a trivet in the center. Construct a foil sling by folding a long piece of aluminum foil into a strip; this will help you easily lower and lift the pizza pan.

4. Cook Under Pressure

   Carefully lower your pizza pan, using the foil sling, onto the trivet. Close the lid of your Instant Pot, ensure the steam release valve is sealed, and set it to high pressure for 15 minutes. Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure.

5. Serve or Crisp

   Quickly remove the lid, tilting it away to prevent condensation from dripping onto your pizza. Carefully lift the pizza out using the foil sling. If you have a CrispLid or air fryer function, you can drain the water from the pot, return the pizza, and air fry at 400 degrees for 4 minutes to brown the top to perfection.

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Instant Pot Deep Dish Pizza Recipe

By
Justine

Learn how to create a mouth-watering deep-dish Instant Pot pizza effortlessly! These individual pizzas are a family favorite, perfect for dinner any night of the week. With the right pan, fresh ingredients, and simple steps, you’ll be enjoying homemade pizza in no time.

Prep:

10 mins

Cook:

15 mins

Total:

25 mins

Servings:
5

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Equipment

• 1 pressure cooker
• 1 Instant Pot pizza pan

Ingredients

• 1 container refrigerated pizza dough, or make your own
• 1 1/4 cup Mozzarella Cheese, or more, enough to make 2 pizzas
• 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 cup pepperoni

Instructions

1. Unroll your pizza dough and gently stretch it flat. Use your 7-inch pizza pan as a guide to cut out two dough circles of appropriate size.
2. Lightly spray the inside of your Instant Pot pizza pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
3. Place your pizza pan right-side up. Carefully stretch one dough circle just enough so it fits snugly inside the pan, ensuring the edges come up the sides to form a crust.
4. Spoon your chosen sauce onto the dough, then layer with cheese and your favorite toppings. Cover the entire pan tightly with aluminum foil.
5. Place a trivet inside your Instant Pot and pour in 2 cups of water.
6. Create a sturdy sling out of tin foil and place it underneath your covered pizza pan. Use the sling to carefully lower the pan onto the trivet in the Instant Pot.
7. Close the Instant Pot lid and ensure the steam release valve is set to the sealing position. Set the pressure cooker to Manual (or Pressure Cook) on High pressure for 15 minutes.
8. Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure. Carefully lift the pizza out using the foil sling. Uncover the pan and gently slide the pizza onto a cutting board to slice. Best enjoyed immediately for optimal freshness.
9. **Optional CrispLid Step:** If you have an Instant Pot CrispLid or a Ninja Foodi, you can further brown the top of your pizza. Before removing it from the pan, set your CrispLid to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for about 2-4 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz,
Calories: 164kcal,
Carbohydrates: 6g,
Protein: 10g,
Fat: 11g,
Saturated Fat: 5g,
Cholesterol: 33mg,
Sodium: 910mg,
Potassium: 390mg,
Fiber: 1g,
Sugar: 4g,
Vitamin A: 630IU,
Vitamin C: 7.2mg,
Calcium: 157mg,
Iron: 1.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Information

Course:
Entree, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine:
American, Italian

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Storing & Reheating Leftover Instant Pot Pizza

Should you have any delectable leftovers, don’t let them go to waste! For the best reheating experience that brings back that crispy texture, learn how to reheat pizza in an air fryer. It’s quick, easy, and ensures your pizza tastes as good as freshly made.

Explore More Fun Pizza Recipes

If you’ve enjoyed the adventure of making pizza in your Instant Pot, you’ll be thrilled to discover other creative ways to cook your favorite pies!

For a fantastic after-school snack that older kids can even prepare on their own, try our directions for cooking frozen pizza in an air fryer. It’s incredibly convenient and yields a perfectly crispy crust every time.

Alternatively, you can craft your very own air fryer pizza using the same versatile dough discussed here! This method ensures an all-over crispy texture and takes about the same amount of time, roughly 15 minutes, making it another speedy and delicious option. 😉

Beyond traditional pizza, we have a range of other innovative pizza-inspired dishes you’ll love. Dive into our savory pizza burgers for a fun twist, or for a slow-cooker approach to comfort food, try our delightful crock pot pizza recipe. And for a truly unique and satisfying meal, don’t miss our Instant Pot pizza pasta, which combines two family favorites into one incredible dish. Each of these recipes offers a fresh take on pizza flavors, ensuring there’s something new and exciting for every mealtime!