Best Instant Pot Accessories: 5 Goldlion Parts Matched to Models

Best for protecting cabinetsGoldlion Steam Release Diverter for Instant Pot DuoBest for air fryer lid cookingGoldlion Skewer Rack for Instant Pot 6 Qt Air Fryer Crisp LidBest for pot-in-pot recipesGoldlion Silicone Sling Lifter and Trivet for Instant Pot and Ninja FoodiBest for Duo Crisp dehydratingGoldlion Dehydrator Rack for Ninja Foodi and Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5/8 Qt

The best Instant Pot accessories are the ones sized for your exact line, such as the Duo, the Ultra or a 6 qt model with an air fryer lid. Instant Pot makes many lookalike cookers, and a rack or diverter built for one may sit wrong on another.

This list covers the five Goldlion parts whose listings name Instant Pot cookers, with every fit note copied from the maker. If you also own a Ninja, the compatibility table of all fourteen accessories shows both brands side by side.

Our picks

1

Best for protecting cabinets

Goldlion Steam Release Diverter for Instant Pot Duo

This Duo size diverter fits Instant Pot Duo, Duo Crisp, Duo Plus, Duo Nova and Ultra models in 3, 5, 6 and 8 qt. It sits on the lid surface clear of the valve, so the listing says pressure does not escape during cooking. Four slot options let you point the steam away from cabinets, and on an Ultra you set the vent arm 90 degrees clockwise from the control panel.

Best forCookers that live under upper cabinets

Skip it ifYour Instant Pot line is not in the Duo, Duo Crisp, Duo Plus, Duo Nova or Ultra family

Pros

• Covers four quart sizes
• Four venting directions
• Silicone diffuser is dishwasher safe

Cons

• Ultra needs a specific vent arm position

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2

Best for air fryer lid cooking

Goldlion Skewer Rack for Instant Pot 6 Qt Air Fryer Crisp Lid

A 304 stainless kabob stand that is 7.3 inches across and 5.4 inches tall, made for 6 qt Instant Pot models with an air fryer crisp lid. The listing names Duo 60, Lux 60, Duo Plus 60, Ultra 60, Viva 60, Nova Plus 60 and Duo Nova 60. It ships with 12 stainless steel skewers, and airflow all around the food gives a grilled finish without the grill.

Best forChicken, shrimp and vegetable kabobs in a 6 qt pot

Skip it ifYou have a 3 or 8 qt Instant Pot

Pros

• 12 skewers included
• Seven 6 qt models named
• Dishwasher safe

Cons

• 6 qt only
• Needs an air fryer lid for the crisp effect

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3

Best for pot-in-pot recipes

Goldlion Silicone Sling Lifter and Trivet for Instant Pot and Ninja Foodi

The 8 inch silicone sling fits most 5 to 8 qt pressure cookers, including the Instant Pot 6 and 8 qt. Interlocking handles stay out of the food and let you lift bowls, pans and bakeware without a foil sling. It also works as an egg steamer rack, a trivet or a liner, according to the listing.

Best forCheesecake, egg bites and reheating in a bowl

Skip it ifYou own a 3 qt Mini, which is smaller than the listed range

Pros

• Food grade, heat resistant silicone
• Three uses in one
• Also fits Ninja Foodi 5 to 8 qt

Cons

• Not listed for 3 qt pots

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4

Best for Duo Crisp dehydrating

Goldlion Dehydrator Rack for Ninja Foodi and Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5/8 Qt

Five stackable 304 stainless layers, 8.5 inches across and 4.7 inches tall overall. The listing names the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5 and 8 qt as well as Ninja Foodi 6.5 and 8 qt, and states plainly that it does not fit the Instant Pot 6 qt. Diamond mesh and roll hemmed edges keep it sturdy and burr-free.

Best forDuo Crisp owners making jerky or fruit chips

Skip it ifYour Instant Pot is a 6 qt model

Pros

• Five layers per batch
• Dishwasher safe
• Burr-free edges

Cons

• Excludes 6 qt Instant Pot

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5

Best for moving the cooker

Goldlion Appliance Sliding Tray for Air Fryer

The 16.1 by 11.7 inch tray is only 0.9 inch tall and names the Instant Pot among the appliances it suits. Press the lever and the cooker glides out from under the cabinet without scratching the counter. A silicone non-slip pad replaces the usual EVA foam for durability and easier cleaning.

Best forPulling the pot forward before a quick release

Skip it ifYour counter has no room for a 16.1 inch wide tray

Pros

• Low profile
• Lever control
• Fits many countertop appliances

Cons

• Not for the Ninja Grill

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Which Instant Pot models does each part fit?

Here is the fit map exactly as the listings state it. "Not listed" means the maker does not name it, so measure before you order.

How we picked the best Instant Pot accessories

We read the listing of every Goldlion product and kept the five that name Instant Pot cookers. Parts that only fit Ninja cookers, like the storage lid and the 8 qt inner pot, were left out on purpose.

• Named compatibility with an Instant Pot line or quart size.
• A distinct job for each pick: venting, kabobs, lifting, drying, moving.
• Stated materials: 304 stainless steel or food grade silicone.
• Easy cleanup where the maker lists dishwasher-safe parts.

Best Instant Pot accessories: rack and sling sizes

An inner pot gives you only so much room. These listing numbers show how the round parts compare.

The skewer rack is the narrowest because it is cut for a 6 qt pot, while the dehydrator is wider and fits 6.5 and 8 qt Duo Crisp pots.

Goldlion Steam Release Diverter for Instant Pot Duo

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Goldlion Skewer Rack for Instant Pot 6 Qt Air Fryer Crisp Lid

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Goldlion Silicone Sling Lifter and Trivet for Instant Pot and Ninja Foodi

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What to look for in the best Instant Pot accessories

1. Find the line name. It is printed on the front panel or the base label: Duo, Duo Plus, Duo Nova, Ultra, Viva, Lux and so on.
2. Confirm the quart size. A 6 qt part will not fill an 8 qt pot properly, and an 8 qt part will not go into a 6 qt one.
3. Check the lid. Air fryer lid and Duo Crisp accessories need that lid to deliver browning.
4. Look at the valve. Diverters must sit clear of the valve; never block the float valve or steam release.
5. Count on storage. Stackable or flat parts tuck inside the pot between uses.

The fit-checking guide explains how Goldlion names fit lines. Owners of both brands may also like the best Ninja Foodi accessories.

Using these parts safely

Even the best Instant Pot accessories need sensible use. Add the trivet or rack before the food, and add the minimum liquid your manual requires. Lift slings by both handles at once. When venting with a diverter, keep hands and faces away from the steam path even after you turn it.

For dehydrating tips and a full spec sheet, see the dehydrator rack review. If the cooker is crowding your counter, look at the best kitchen counter space savers.

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