How to Steam Instant Pot Artichokes

Easy Instant Pot artichokes with creamy dill dipping sauce ready in less than 20 minutes! How to steam artichokes in your pressure cooker to perfection. Our favorite vegetable for dinner and a healthy side dish too. You’ll never make an artichoke another way again after this.

Ninja Foodi Artichokes

Of course I think artichokes are great as is but with a creamy dip on the side it goes from good to totally amazing. I prefer a creamy sauce versus just melted butter for dipping. That is entirely up to you. If you’re like me you’ve gotta try this creamy dill dip recipe I have listed below. You can make this as an easy Ninja Foodi recipe as well.

I have a Crockpot Express as well, they all work the same way. This is probably our favorite interactive vegetarian side dish. My kids would literally eat an entire one on their own instead of meat, seriously. I will too when they are in season and since they are great for you it’s a win win.

Instant Pot Artichokes Large

There aren’t a lot of accessories I have and recommend but this Instant Pot steamer basket with feet like this one that also has an extendable handle. I have tried other Instant Pot vegetable steamer baskets but I like this one because of the long handle to pull it out and they have another middle hook option that’s helpful so you don’t burn your fingers lifting it out.

• Using these Instant Pot mini mitts are really helpful too lifting anything out of your pressure cooker, they’re the perfect size.

I do my best to eat healthy. The nice thing about cooking in an Instant Pot is that something like an artichoke that takes a good 30 minutes from start to finish on the stove top takes just 12 minutes (and maybe 7-8 to come to pressure). So less than 20 minutes for all 3 to be perfect!

Of course everyone has a preference as to how soft they like their artichokes but 12 minutes for a few medium (on the larger side) works well to get them just soft enough to scrape the “meat” off the leaves. I like the artichoke heart to still be a bit firm and not be mushy, this turns out great. 

Pressure Cooker Artichokes

I would suggest medium sizes. I think really big can be harder to fit and you’ll need to increase the timing by a few minutes. Also when they get too big the flavor of the meat you scrape off isn’t nearly as good. Organic is best if you can find them at the store. If you like a little crisp to the edges, try our air fryer artichoke recipe too.

Can you eat artichokes everyday?

Yes! They’ve been shown to improve various digestive health disorders and lower blood and cholesterol levels. They’ve been shown to prevent heart disease as well as protect the liver from damage. So eat away! 

Are canned artichokes as good for you as fresh?

They all are a good source of dietary fiver, magnesium, and minerals however canned contain more calories. They also use preserving agents which aren’t as good as eating them fresh that can stay in your fridge for about two weeks. So, when you see them on sale remember to load up!!

Easy Instant Pot Artichokes

1. Vegetable steamer with extendable handle (makes it easier to lift out when done)
2. 3 medium to large artichokes
3. Up to 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4. Salt
5. Mayonnaise
6. Dill (I use dried in a jar but can use fresh)
7. Garlic (I use minced in a jar)
8. Sour Cream

Of course you can eat Instant Pot artichokes with lemon juice and olive oil but we love this dill dipping sauce for our artichokes.

Artichokes in the Instant Pot

Personally I think this Instant Pot side dish is pretty good just sprinkled with some salt but really having a yummy dip makes them really over the top. Most of the ingredients I used for this creamy dill dip I am sure you have in your cupboard. I just stir it together and serve it on the side.

• Follow our Instant Pot vegetable cooking times printable chart. It’s a guide and fairly accurate depending on how soft you like your veggies
• For smaller artichokes of course they will take a bit less time, larger will require a bit more
• Lock the lid 
• I have found 12 minutes on high pressure to work well for medium / large artichokes
  • I suggest spreading the outer leaves a bit before pressure cooking
    • and cut the stem off flat
  • Do a quick release when IP beeps
  • Check to see if you’d like them more tender

If you want softer artichokes set on high pressure again for 2 minutes, then check again, etc….

Ninja Foodi Artichoke

• Instant Pot cauliflower mash
• Tender pressure cooker corn
• Great spinach
• Perfect 1 minute broccoli
• Noodle Instant Pot spaghetti squash

When the artichokes are done I serve them topped with a little more sea salt and sprinkle some parmesan on top of that. Then dip in our creamy sauce and enjoy! If you have a Foodi you can make air fryer artichoke hearts with the middles.